Rod Stewart cancels six concerts due to severe flu!

Rod Stewart cancels six concerts due to severe flu!

Rod Stewart, the 80-year-old British singer, is currently causing concern after having to cancel several concerts due to a persistent case of flu. On June 7, 2025, *oe24* confirmed the cancellation of a total of six shows this month, which Stewart cannot attend under current health conditions. In an official statement, the star said he was continuing to recover from the flu and expressed remorse for the inconvenience it caused his fans.

The cancellations affect concerts that were originally supposed to take place in Las Vegas and California. Two shows in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas were canceled at the beginning of June. According to *metro.co.uk*, the concerts for June 7th, 8th and 10th as well as a performance on June 14th at Stateline have now been cancelled. In addition, two other planned concerts on June 12th and 15th in California have to be postponed to September 20th and 21st.

View of Glastonbury

Stewart is scheduled to perform in the legendary Sunday Legends slot at Glastonbury Festival on June 29th. He will perform in a mini-reunion with his former bandmate Ronnie Wood from Faces. However, it is uncertain whether Stewart will be fully recovered by the time of this important appearance. The singer's management has not yet released any concrete information about the current situation, which further fuels the concerns of his fans.

The reaction on social media has been overwhelming, with many supporters and fans sending him well wishes as the anticipation of Glastonbury Festival continues. However, Stewart, who has suffered health setbacks in the past including a coronavirus infection and a sore throat, remains combative and is confident he will be back on stage soon.

Health and setbacks

Stewart's health issues are part of a larger discussion that includes the impact of disease and pandemics on people's lives. As the artistic exploration of such topics shows, history has numerous examples of how illnesses have influenced the lives of artists. The pandemic-related challenges of the last few years have prompted many artists to reflect their experiences and emotions in art, as is also highlighted in the *Singulart* blog.

The artist Anastasia Vasilyeva documents the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects in her work. Similar to Stewart's determination, art also focuses on people's resilience. These artistic perspectives show that despite the challenges posed by illness and pandemics, the fighting spirit and hope for improvement still exist.

During this difficult time, hope for Stewart's speedy recovery and return to the stage remains strong and is supported by his fans worldwide.