Rod Stewart cancels Iowa State Fair show

State of play: Fair officials are searching for a replacement act.

• Tickets will be refunded.

Catch up quick: Stewart postponed his Sunday Cincinnati appearance just hours before the concert due to an “unforeseen but minor medical procedure.”

• Then, on Monday evening, Rocket Arena in Cleveland announced that his Tuesday show was canceled, with doctors advising him to rest for at least 48 hours.

Flashback: Stewart, 81, also paused a June 19 show in Utah after appearing unwell and using oxygen onstage. He later told the crowd he had nearly fainted before continuing the concert.

Yes, but: Jason saw Stewart perform on July 31 in New York, where he delivered a strong show and appeared energetic, less than two weeks before the recent disruptions.

Zoom out: This tour, which began in 2024, is billed as Stewart’s final large-scale tour.

• Its 2026 extension initially included 15 North American dates, beginning on March 13 in Connecticut and originally ending on Aug. 15 in Kansas City.
• The Iowa State Fair stop was announced later, and he now has concerts scheduled through September 2027.

What we’re watching: Whether the fair can land a replacement act big enough for the Grandstand on short notice — or whether Friday becomes a scramble for refunds, reshuffling and lowered expectations.