Sir Rod Stewart issues statement over last-minute gig cancellation weeks before Glastonbury set - Manchester Evening News

Sir Rod Stewart issues statement over last-minute gig cancellation weeks before Glastonbury setThe star was set to perform in Las Vegas on Monday nightWhat's OnMiranda Pell Search and

Discover Writer14:20, 02 Jun 2025Rod Stewart has cancelled a Las Vegas gig just hours before he was set to take to the stage(Image: Getty Images) Rod Stewart has issued a statement after a

last-minute gig cancellation in Las Vegas - just weeks before the rock star is due to perform at Glastonbury.

Just last week, Sir Rod Stewart announced he will be sharing the stage with a special guest during his Glastonbury set at this year's festival. In just a few weeks, tens of thousands of

people are set to descend on Somerset's Worthy Farm as Glastonbury returns for another year.

‌ Headlining the Pyramid Stage this year are Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young and the 1975, while other acts performing across the weekend include Charli XCX, Biffy Clyro, Alanis Morissette, Noah

Kahan, Wolf Alice, Wet Leg and Scissor Sisters.

‌ Sir Rod is set to play in the coveted Sunday tea-time legends slot, which has previously seen the likes of Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton and Diana Ross take to the stage.

But it has been revealed that Sir Rod has had to pull out of his gig in Las Vegas tonight, June 2, just hours before he's due on stage. The 80-year-old rocker was due to play for fans in Las

Vegas tonight but has had to cancel due to ill health.

Sharing to his Instagram story, Sir Rod said: "I am sorry to inform you that I'm not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10. Your

tickets will be valid for the new date. Sir Rod."

Article continues below Last summer, Sir Rod was forced to cancel a string of tour dates including his milestone 200th Las Vegas residency show as he made a sad health admission. Rod's team

said they 'regretted to announce' that Rod would have to bow out as he is still 'recovering from a summer strain of Covid-19'.

Content cannot be displayed without consent The singer was set to bring his The Hits show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to a close after performing at the venue across the last 13

years. However, Sir Rod withdrew hours before what was meant to be his last show at the venue, saying he was "desperately sorry".

‌ He added: "Most people can work with strep throat but obviously not me. I'm absolutely gutted. I've been looking forward to this concert for so long. My deepest regrets for any

inconvenience this has caused. Thankfully we'll now be returning in 2025 and I hope to see you all there."

According to the NHS, a strep infection can mean patients having a sore throat, a rash, nausea and vomiting and muscle aches. It is often not a serious illness and can be treated with

antibiotics.

The star's latest health blow comes after he said he was in the prime of his performing career and couldn't see himself retiring in a brand new interview. Sir Rod also confirmed he will

reunite with his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood for his set at Glastonbury Festival.

Article continues below While appearing on The Peter Crouch Podcast, Sir Rod shared the news that Wood will be joining him for his set at Worthy Farm. Crouch asked Sir Rod: “Do you keep in

touch with Sir Elton John, Rolling Stones, people in music? Are you still pals?”

He replied quickly, “Not really. Woodie, I do a lot, just recently because we’re going to do Glastonbury together.”