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.

Despite the cancellation, Parton assured fans she remains active in other endeavors. She is recording music, making videos, visiting her Dollywood park, writing a Broadway musical set to debut at the end of 2026, and preparing to open a museum and hotel in Nashville later this year.

The singer made no mention of rescheduling the Las Vegas dates. " This would have marked her first Las Vegas Strip residency since the 1990s, when she performed with duet partner Kenny Rogers. The residency cancellation follows a period of health-related adjustments for Parton, who has a history of kidney stones.

In October 2025, she delayed the shows after dealing with one such issue, according to reports at the time.

Parton, known for hits like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," and "Coat of Many Colors," has won 10 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She last performed publicly at events like the 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show in Arlington, Texas, and a 2022 SXSW event in Austin.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee declared January 19, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" in honor of her 80th birthday, recognizing her contributions to music and culture. Parton continues to engage with fans through social media and her various business ventures.