Country music legend Dolly Parton, 80, has canceled her upcoming Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum Theatre at Caesars Palace due to ongoing treatment for kidney stones and related health complications. The iconic singer announced the decision in a heartfelt five-minute video message shared on her social media platforms on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Health Challenges Force Cancellation
Parton explained that while she is responding well to medications and treatments, the side effects have made it difficult to perform safely. "I've told you before that I've had problems with kidney stones," she said. "But seriously, my immune system and my digestive system got all out of whack over the past couple or three years, and they're working really hard on rebuilding and strengthening those."
She noted that some of the meds make her feel "swimmy headed," as her grandmother used to say. "I can't be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars and such on 5-inch heels — and you know that I'm going to be wearing them. Not to mention, all those heavy rhinestone outfits, the big hair, my big ... uh, personality," she joked.
Previous Postponements
This is not the first time Parton has had to adjust her Vegas plans. She had previously postponed a six-date run at Caesars from December 2025 to September 2026 due to health challenges. The residency would have marked her first extended stay on the Las Vegas Strip since the 1990s, when she performed opposite Kenny Rogers, her duet partner on "Islands in the Stream."
Staying Busy Despite Setbacks
Despite the cancellation, Parton remains active. She is still recording music, creating videos, visiting her Dollywood theme park, and working on a Broadway musical titled Dolly: A True Original Musical, slated for a fall/winter 2026 opening in New York. Additionally, she is opening a museum and a hotel in Nashville later this year.
"I've still got some healing to do, but I am on my way!" Parton assured fans. She apologized to ticket holders, encouraging them to still enjoy Vegas and promising to see them "somewhere down the line."
A Storied Career
Parton, a 10-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is celebrated for timeless hits like "Coat of Many Colors," "I Will Always Love You," "9 to 5," and "Jolene." Her resilience and optimism continue to inspire millions worldwide.
