'Legendary Performer,' 82, Makes Huge Career Announcement
'Legendary Performer,' 82, Makes Huge Career Announcement originally appeared on Parade.
Iconic performer Barry Manilow just made a huge career announcement — he has extended his long-running Las Vegas residency into 2026. In fact, he'll turn 83 years young in the middle of the 2026 run.
On Monday, July 21, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced "a new slate of 2026 performance dates for music icon Barry Manilow's acclaimed lifetime residency, Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home! at the legendary International Theater," according to the press release.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#_R_4hokr8lb2mav5ubsddbH1_ iframe"The record-setting production continues to play to packed houses, extending Manilow's reign as one of Las Vegas's most in-demand headliners."
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The Grammy-winning singer has been named Best Resident Performer by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and made history in 2024 by signing the first-ever Lifetime Residency Contract with Westgate. Manilow was also recently inducted into the Las Vegas Magazine Hall of Fame with their Lifetime Achievement Award. He also holds the record for most performances at the International Theater.
Here are the new 2026 dates:
AdvertisementAdvertisement#_R_55okr8lb2mav5ubsddbH1_ iframeFebruary:12–14, 19–21
March:26–28
April:2–4
May:7–9, 14–16
July:9–11, 16–18
August:20–22, 27–29
September:17–19, 24–26
October:8–10, 15–17
November:5–7, 12–14
December:3–5, 10–12, 17–19
Tickets for 2026 go on sale on Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com, the Westgate Box Office and WestgateLasVegas.com. Manilow made his International Theater debut in 1988 and returned there 30 years later to kick off his current residency, which has been running since 2018.
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"The show is a dazzling, high-energy celebration of Manilow's extraordinary musical legacy, featuring beloved classics like 'Mandy,' 'Copacabana,' 'Can't Smile Without You,' and 'I Write the Songs.' With immersive visuals, lush arrangements, and his signature emotional storytelling, it's a one-of-a-kind experience that only Barry Manilow can deliver," reads the press release.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#_R_5pokr8lb2mav5ubsddbH1_ iframe"Barry Manilow is more than a legendary performer—he's a cornerstone of the Las Vegas entertainment legacy," said Cami Christensen, President and General Manager of Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, in a statement. "For years, Barry has brought magic to the iconic stage of the International Theater, and we're honored to be the home of his lifetime residency. His presence at Westgate continues to define what it means to be a true Las Vegas headliner."
'Legendary Performer,' 82, Makes Huge Career Announcement first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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