MANILOW MUSIC TEACHER AWARDS ALSO ANNOUNCED;
VOTING OPENS JANUARY 22
MANILOW’S NEW “ONCE BEFORE I GO” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW – WATCH HERE
January 13, 2026: Music icon Barry Manilow has announced six new arena shows in March 2026. The GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award winner will bring his high-energy, hit-packed concert to Charlotte, Norfolk, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Nashville and Lexington, marking his final concerts in these cities. The announcement kicks off what promises to be an exciting year ahead for Manilow, with new music on the horizon in 2026.
Artist presale for the March dates begins Wednesday, January 14th at 10:00am until Thursday, January 15th at 10:00pm local. Local and partner presales open on Thursday, January 15th at 10:00am until 10:00pm local. All tickets are on sale Friday, January 16th at 10:00am local.
At every show, Manilow will celebrate local music educators with the Manilow Music Teacher Award. Created through the Manilow Music Project, a program of the Manilow Fund, the Manilow Music Teacher Award honors educators whose passion and dedication help bring music to life for their students. Nominees will be revealed on January 22nd, the same day voting opens. The teacher receiving the most online votes will be recognized live onstage during Manilow’s concert and will receive a total prize of $10,000 — a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 in “Manilow Bucks” for classroom instrument purchases.
In addition to celebrating each Manilow Music Teacher Award winner during the upcoming shows, audiences can expect an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” With his signature showmanship and timeless catalog, each performance will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with one of music’s most legendary performers.
Manilow recently released a music video for his new single “Once Before I Go.” In the video, Manilow portrays a character who sacrifices a traditional family life to pursue his dream as a performer. Filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, home to Manilow’s record-setting and critically-acclaimed residency, the video is directed by Jamie Thraves.
“Once Before I Go” was produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey, and written by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford. Watch the music video, out now, HERE.
Last month, Manilow announced a stage-one lung cancer diagnosis (statement here) before undergoing surgery. Thanks to the early detection, the operation went well and his medical team is optimistic. Manilow’s previously-announced January tour dates have been rescheduled for March and April. Please find all arena tour dates below and visit https://barrymanilow.com/ for tickets, VIP packages, and more information.
Barry Manilow 2026 Arena Shows
February 27 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
March 1 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
March 2 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena
March 3 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
March 5 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
March 6 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
March 7 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
March 9 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
March 11 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
March 13 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
March 14 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
March 16 & 17 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
April 24 – Greensboro, NC – FIrst Horizon Coliseum
April 27 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
April 29 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena
About Barry Manilow: With a career spanning more than five decades, Barry Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines, he has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, released over 40 albums, and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 #1s and 28 Top 10 hits. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has earned GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Awards and has been honored with the BMI Icon Award.
