Dolly Parton is pressing pause on her return to the Las Vegas Strip. The country music legend announced Sunday that her long-awaited residency at Caesars Palace has been postponed until 2026 due to health-related concerns.
The 79-year-old star revealed the news in a statement shared on social media, telling fans that doctors advised her to undergo “a few procedures.” While Parton did not provide further details about her condition, she assured fans that she is following medical guidance in order to prepare for future performances.
“Given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see,” Parton wrote.
Originally scheduled for Dec. 4 through Dec. 13, the six-show residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace was billed as Parton’s first major Las Vegas run in more than 30 years. The shows will now take place in September 2026. According to the singer’s announcement, previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new dates, and refunds will be available for those unable to attend.
In classic Dolly fashion, she added a dose of humor to soften the disappointment. “It must be time for my 100,000-mile checkup, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!” she quipped in her post.
Parton emphasized that the delay does not mean retirement. “While I’ll still be able to work on all of my projects from here in Nashville, I just need a little time to get show ready, as they say. And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet,” she said.
The postponement comes during an emotional year for the singer, who lost her husband of six decades, Carl Dean, earlier in 2025. In July, Parton shared on Khloé Kardashian’s podcast that she was temporarily stepping back from songwriting to focus on grieving.
Even with the health setback, Parton’s impact continues to be recognized. In November, she is set to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an honorary Oscar presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, honoring her decades of philanthropy. Parton’s charitable efforts, including her Imagination Library, have brought free books to millions of children worldwide.
For fans, the postponement may be disappointing, but it is far from a farewell. Parton’s message underscored her determination to keep performing, joking, and inspiring audiences. By 2026, her residency promises to be not just a concert series, but a triumphant return for an artist who has defined resilience and joy throughout her career.
The Dolly Parton: Live in Las Vegas residency is now set for September 2026 at Caesars Palace, with tickets currently transferable and available for refund through official box office outlets.
