Upcoming Barry Manilow dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Barry Manilow in brief: the songwriter behind the adult contemporary era
Barry Manilow is the Brooklyn-born singer, songwriter and pianist (born Barry Alan Pincus on June 17, 1943) whose 1970s ballads defined adult contemporary radio, the soft-pop format built on melodic, mid-tempo songs. Today a Manilow ticket usually means one of two things: a night at his Las Vegas residency, The Hits Come Home, in the 1,607-seat International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas, or a date on one of his arena tours. Both shows are built on the hits, so the choice is mainly about the room.
The catalog is the draw. "Mandy," "Could It Be Magic," "I Write the Songs," "Copacabana (At the Copa)," "Can't Smile Without You" and "Weekend in New England" are the core. He has placed 51 songs in the Top 40 of the adult contemporary chart, 13 of them at number one, and has sold more than 85 million records. His honors include a Grammy for "Copacabana," Emmys in 1977 and 2006, a special Tony Award in 1977 for Barry Manilow on Broadway, and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002.
What a Manilow concert is like
A Manilow show is a polished, hits-first revue: the songs fans know, delivered with a full band and plenty of conversation with the crowd between songs. The audience skews toward longtime fans who know every word, and sing-alongs are part of the format. "Copacabana" is the traditional high-energy moment, and the ballads carry the emotional weight of the night.
New material does appear. In June 2026 he released What a Time, his first album of nearly all-original songs in about 15 years, and its single "Once Before I Go" reached the top 10 of the adult contemporary chart. Expect the set to remain anchored in the 1970s and 1980s catalog, with a few newer songs worked in.
Residencies, Broadway runs and tours, dated
Manilow has spent much of the past two decades in residency rather than on the road. The milestones below come from the sources listed for this page.
- Radio City Music Hall (1984): a ten-night run that set a box-office record for the hall.
- Las Vegas Hilton (2005 to 2009): Manilow: Music and Passion, revamped in 2008 as Ultimate Manilow: The Hits, at the same resort, now Westgate Las Vegas, where Elvis Presley's 1969 to 1976 run played the International Theater.
- Paris Las Vegas (2010 to 2012): a two-year residency that ended December 11, 2012.
- Manilow on Broadway (January 2013): a concert series at the St. James Theatre.
- One Last Time Tour (2015 to 2016): billed as a farewell tour; one finale came at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on his 72nd birthday.
- London Palladium (May to June 2024): a 14-night run billed as his last UK concerts.
- The Hits Come Home (Westgate Las Vegas): his current residency. Sources differ on the start year (2018 in one account, 2021 in another). In September 2026, Westgate announced 2027 dates for what it calls a record-breaking residency.
- 2026 arena tour: announced in early 2026, with added Northeast dates and a July 2026 announcement that the tour would honor local music educators through grants from the Manilow Music Project.
Schedules have shifted. In December 2025 he announced an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis and surgery, and his February 12 to 21, 2026, Las Vegas dates were postponed on his doctors' advice. Check the live event list on this page and his official site for the current schedule.
Where to sit at the Westgate residency
The International Theater is a mid-size showroom: 1,607 seats, far smaller than an arena, so there is no truly distant seat in the house. That changes the advice.
- Front and center orchestra: the premium choice, close enough to read facial expressions and see him at the piano. These seats are where demand concentrates.
- Middle of the main floor, on center: often the best balance of sound, sightline and value, because the full stage and the band sit squarely in front of you.
- Raised rear and side seating: the value tier. The extra height helps you see over the rows in front, which matters in a flat-floored room.
- Far side seats near the stage: close on a map but angled, so part of the band and any video elements can be cut off. Choose a few rows farther back on center instead.
Check the seating map attached to each event, since section names and the house layout are set by the venue.
Where to sit when the tour plays an arena
On tour, Manilow plays arenas in an end-stage setup (the stage at one end, with the seats behind it closed or sold as limited view). Arena floors for this kind of show are usually seated, not standing, which suits his audience.
- Front floor rows: the closest seats, but floor chairs sit on a flat surface, so from mid-floor back your view depends on the people in front of you and the video screens.
- Lower-level sideline sections near the stage: the strongest reserved seats for most buyers. They are raised, close and easy to reach without crossing a crowded floor.
- Lower-level sections facing the stage: farther away but square to the stage and screens, usually near the soundboard where the mix is designed to sound best.
- Upper level: the value tier. Front rows near center beat high corners.
For accessibility, aisle seats and lower levels near entrances reduce stairs; ask the venue about accessible seating when you buy.
How demand for Manilow tickets behaves
Demand for Manilow is steady rather than frantic, but it follows predictable patterns.
- Residency weekends and holiday periods go first. Las Vegas visitors plan trips around Friday and Saturday shows, and long weekends draw extra travelers.
- The front of a small room is scarce. With about 1,600 seats, the best orchestra rows at Westgate are limited on every night, so those seats hold their value longer than the back of the house.
- Farewell framing pushes early buying. His tours have been billed as last chances before, and fans tend to buy early when a run is promoted that way.
- Schedule changes move the market. Postponements and added dates both shift resale supply. Postponed shows typically keep existing tickets valid for the new date, but confirm the terms for your event.
Resale prices can sit above or below face value. Every order on GoodSeats is backed by a 100% guarantee. For announcements from the artist, see Barry Manilow's official site.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Barry Manilow's Las Vegas residency?
His residency, The Hits Come Home, plays the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, a 1,607-seat room that was formerly part of the Las Vegas Hilton.
Is Barry Manilow still touring?
He announced a 2026 arena tour alongside his Las Vegas residency, and Westgate has announced 2027 residency dates. Check the event list on this page for current dates.
What songs does Barry Manilow perform in concert?
His shows are built on the hits, including Mandy, Could It Be Magic, I Write the Songs, Copacabana (At the Copa), Can't Smile Without You and Weekend in New England, with some newer songs.
What are the best seats for Barry Manilow at Westgate?
Center seats in the middle of the main floor balance sound, view and value. Front-center rows are the premium choice, and raised rear seats are the value pick in a room this size.
Were any Barry Manilow shows postponed?
Yes. After surgery, his February 12 to 21, 2026, Las Vegas dates were postponed on his doctors' advice. Confirm the status of any date on the event listing before you buy.