MANILOW The Last Lexington Concert at Rupp Arena on March 9, 2026

Lexington, KY (January 13, 2026) - Music icon Barry Manilow has announced six new arena shows. The GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award winner will bring his high-energy, hit-packed concert to Rupp Arena on March 9. The announcement kicks off what promises to be an exciting year ahead for Manilow, with new music on the horizon in 2026. 

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 Thursday, January 27, 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. 

Artist presale begins Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00am until Thursday, January 15 at 10:00pm . Local and partner presales open on Thursday, January 15 at 10:00am until 10:00pm. All tickets are on sale Friday, January 16 at 10:00am and will be available for purchase at ticketmaster.com, RuppArena.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.