Barry Manilow schedules final Portland, Maine concert at Cross Insurance Arena on April 19, 2026

Show announced as singer’s last appearance in the city

Barry Manilow is scheduled to perform what is being billed as his final concert in Portland, Maine, on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Cross Insurance Arena. The event is promoted as “MANILOW: The Last Portland Concert,” positioning the appearance as the performer’s final stop in the market as his long-running farewell framing continues into 2026.

The arena listing places showtime at 7 p.m. local time and sets a ticket rollout that begins with a venue presale on Thursday, January 29, followed by a public on-sale on Friday, January 30. Pricing published for the Portland date spans from $29.50 to $499.50, reflecting a wide range of seat locations and packages.

Health update follows late-2025 lung cancer announcement

The Portland date arrives after Manilow disclosed in December 2025 that he had been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and planned surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung. At the time of the announcement, he indicated that the cancer had been detected early and that treatment plans did not include chemotherapy or radiation, with recovery time requiring the postponement and rescheduling of multiple concerts originally planned for January.

Subsequent scheduling in early 2026 has reflected a return to performances after the planned recovery window, and the April Portland appearance is part of a broader slate of spring dates that continue his touring activity.

Music educator recognition planned during the Portland performance

Organizers say the Portland concert will incorporate a recognition element tied to Manilow’s ongoing music education philanthropy. The show is expected to feature the Manilow Music Teacher Award, a program that highlights local music educators through a public nomination and voting process.

• Nominees are scheduled to be revealed on February 19, 2026.
• Online voting is set to open February 19 and close March 19, 2026.
• The educator receiving the most votes is expected to be recognized during the April 19 concert.
• The published award total is $10,000: a $5,000 cash prize and $5,000 earmarked for classroom instrument purchases.

Career context and current releases

Manilow’s career spans more than five decades, with a catalog of widely known pop hits including “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” “I Write the Songs,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” The Portland announcement also comes alongside continued activity in new material, with a recent single titled “Once Before I Go” cited among his latest releases.

Event label for Portland, Maine: “MANILOW: The Last Portland Concert,” scheduled for April 19, 2026.

Additional local details, including entry policies and final event timing, are expected to be confirmed by the venue as the performance date approaches.