Bret Michaels has canceled the remainder of his 2026 tour dates as he continues to recover from recent surgical procedures.
In June, the 63-year-old Poison singer underwent surgery to remove a kidney stone and have a ureteral stent placed. Prior to the procedure, he performed three shows while in “intense” pain, with the final performance proving so unbearable that he was immediately taken to the hospital for surgery.
On Friday, August 21st, Michaels attempted his first live performance since the procedures in Sugar Hill, Georgia. However, after consulting with his doctors, he has now decided to pull the plug on all remaining performances scheduled through the end of the year.
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“Following Bret Michaels’ comeback show, doctors and paramedics determined immediately after the show that he still needs additional rest and recovery from his recent surgeries,” a representative said in a statement posted to social media. “Bret will be taking the next several months off to heal and get back to 100%.”
“We will be pulling Bret off the road for the time being,” Michaels’ physicians said in their own statement. “He wanted to attempt this show, but we feel there is a much-needed period of rest and slow recovery ahead, especially considering the heat and humidity during the summer months and the effect it can have on his blood sugar levels.”
Michaels had ten or so dates on his upcomding tour schedule, including a headlining appearance at Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s The Mountain Music Festival.
