Bret Michaels Forced To Cancel Remaining 2026 Shows Following Doctor’s Orders
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Bret Michaels will need more time off than expected after undergoing a recent surgery.
The 63-year-old Poison singer is canceling all of his scheduled shows for 2026. The news came just hours after he made his comeback performance at The Bowl at Sugar Hill in Georgia on August 21. He had been away for a few weeks recovering from surgery to have a kidney stone removed.
Michaels shared the unfortunate news with fans in a statement posted to social media. The post explained that the decision to step away from the stage was strongly advised by his doctors.
“Following Bret Michaels’ comeback show at The Bowl at Sugar Hill, doctors and paramedics determined immediately after the show that he still needs additional rest and recovery from his recent surgeries,” the statement read. “Bret will be taking the next several months off to heal and get back to 100%.”
The doctors of the “Every Rose Has Its Thorns” singer chimed in, adding,
“We will be pulling Bret off the road for the time being. 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.”
On August 23, Michaels said he was grateful for the people who have supported him throughout the ordeal.
“There are not enough words to ever say how grateful I am for all the well wishes of family, friends, fans, bands, crews… They truly gave me the strength I needed to remain unbroken.”
He vowed to fans that he will be back on stage again in 2027 or 2028.
“Hopefully, I will get this figured out much sooner than later,” he added. “If I could, I would be back out there tomorrow. Sincere love to all…stand strong, rock on and remain Unbroken!”
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What Health Problems Has Bret Michaels Been Dealing With?
In July, Michaels revealed that he was hospitalized after dealing with seven days of excruciating pain while waiting for a kidney stone to pass.
He eventually had to have a procedure to remove the stone and have a ureteral stent placed.
Originally, Michaels was only expected to stay off the road for 3 to 4 weeks. In an update posted to his official website, his doctors said they were taking extra precautions because of his medical history, which includes his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
“Michaels’ recovery is also complicated by his lifelong Type 1 Diabetes,” said Dr. Abby Borhan. ” Although I understand Bret’s determination to play through the pain, I explained that because Type 1 Diabetes inherently compromises the immune system and impairs healing, he faces an exceptionally high risk of contracting a serious UTI or developing urosepsis, a blood infection, until the stent is removed.”
She continued, “The demanding nature of a high-intensity tour schedule makes it impossible to maintain the sterile environments, strict hydration schedules, frequent rest, and precise blood glucose management required for his safe recovery.”
Michaels has had other health issues over the years. In 2010, he suffered a nearly fatal brain hemorrhage and a warning stroke related to it. The following year, he underwent surgery to repair a hole in his heart.
