Barry Manilow Announces 2025 North America Arena Tour, “The Last Concerts”

Barry Manilow has just announced the dates and details of what he is calling "The Last Concerts," a final tour across the US and Canada slated to take place this spring and summer. The 17-date headlining tour will mark a departure from the 81-year-old crooner’s long-running Las Vegas residency, and will include arena shows in…

Barry Manilow has just announced the dates and details of what he is calling “The Last Concerts,” a final tour across the US and Canada slated to take place this spring and summer. The 17-date headlining tour will mark a departure from the 81-year-old crooner’s long-running Las Vegas residency, and will include arena shows in cities such as Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Seattle, Portland, Oakland, and more. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to visit these great cities of which I have so many fond memories,” Manilow said in a statement. “Each one is special to my touring history.” Maniow just concluded a historic five-night stand at the venerable Radio City Music Hall over the weekend, and the singer is set to continue his ongoing Vegas residency with 36 upcoming shows scheduled to take place at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino throughout 2025. (Consequence of Sound)

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