Bret Michaels Halts 2026 Tour for Crucial Recovery After Surgeries
Bret Michaels Halts 2026 Tour for Crucial Recovery After Surgeries
Poison's Bret Michaels cancels his 2026 tour for crucial rest after recent surgeries. Doctors ordered a break following a post-op show. Get well soon, Bret!
Rock icon Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, has announced the cancellation of all remaining 2026 tour dates, citing the need for extensive rest and recovery following recent surgeries. The decision comes after the singer, a Type 1 diabetic, underwent a kidney stone removal and had a ureteral stent placed.
Michaels made an attempt to return to the stage with a performance in Sugar Hill, Georgia, on Friday night. However, immediately following the show, medical professionals determined that he had not fully recovered from the operations and required further downtime.
In a statement released by Michaels' representatives, it was confirmed that "
Bret will be taking the next several months off to heal and get back to 100%
". His doctors echoed this sentiment, emphasizing a "much-needed period of rest and slow recovery ahead," particularly highlighting the potential impact of summer heat and humidity on his blood sugar levels.
The "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" singer also shared his personal thoughts on social media, admitting, "In my nonstop spirit to go out & do what I love...
I may have just chosen to go sooner than I should have.
We will come back better than ever." The canceled itinerary included six dates in August and September, as well as two additional gigs in November, with a notable headlining appearance at Gatlinburg, Tennessee's Mountain Music Festival also affected.
