Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to Ongoing Health Issues

Parton explained that while she is responding well to medications and improving daily, the treatments leave her feeling unsteady, making stage performances unsafe for now. Parton had originally scheduled six shows at The Colosseum Theatre at Caesars Palace for December 2025, but postponed them to September 2026 due to unspecified health challenges.

She revealed suffering from kidney stones in September 2025, and in her recent update, described ongoing problems with her immune and digestive systems over the past two to three years. Doctors are working to strengthen these areas, she said.

In the video, Parton used humor to describe her condition, comparing herself to an antique car in need of repairs. She listed issues like a slipping transmission, leaking oil pan, busted muffler, and worn shocks and pistons. >"When they raised the hood on this old antique, they realized that I need to rebuild my engine and that my transmission is slipping, my oil pan is leaking, my muffler’s busted and my shocks and pistons need to be replaced.

" — Dolly Parton, May 4, 2026 (Instagram video). Parton joked about not being able to perform while dizzy, especially in her signature five-inch heels, heavy rhinestone outfits, big hair, and with her lively personality. She added that she experiences kidney stones frequently, more than a rock quarry in her hometown area.