Rod Stewart, North American tour continues after Utah health scare
23.06.2026 - 02:52:59 | ad-hoc-news.de
Rod Stewart is staying on the road across North America. The 81-year-old briefly paused his June 19 show in West Valley City, Utah, to take oxygen onstage before resuming the concert, as reported by Global News.
Utah incident on the current tour
At Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, Stewart appeared unsteady and asked for an oxygen tank mid-performance, then continued the set after a short break, according to the Canadian outlet citing U.S. media reports.
Coverage notes he nearly fainted during the June 19 show but was able to complete the concert, with later reports attributing the issue to an acute upper respiratory infection causing laryngitis and vocal strain.
Upcoming North American dates
Stewart remains booked for further North American shows in 2026, with additional U.S. arena and amphitheater dates advertised via major ticket platforms, keeping the tour active despite the Utah scare.
Listings show the run centered on his long-running hits production, with cities across the U.S. and Canada on sale as part of the continuing live schedule.
Tour news and background on Rod Stewart
For more coverage of Rod Stewart's live dates, catalog highlights and chart history, browse the latest reports and background pieces in the AD HOC NEWS archive.
The musical core
Stewart's catalog moves between rock, pop and soul, defined by his raspy voice and songs like Maggie May, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? and Sailing, alongside later standards projects such as It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook.
Where the act stands
Rod Stewart is currently on tour with further North American concert dates scheduled for 2026.
Rod Stewart at a glance
- Act: Rod Stewart
- Genre: Rock / pop with soul influences
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1960s
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: Warner / Rhino (catalog), various over career
- Key works: Every Picture Tells a Story (1971), Atlantic Crossing (1975), Blondes Have More Fun (1978), It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook (2002)
- Current album/single: The Tears of Hercules, released November 12, 2021
- Charts / certifications: Multiple U.S. Top 10 albums and hit singles including Hot 100 No. 1 with Maggie May
- Next live date: 2026 North American tour date, city and venue as listed on major ticket platforms
Frequently asked questions about Rod Stewart
What happened to Rod Stewart at the Utah concert?
During a June 19, 2026 show in West Valley City, Utah, Rod Stewart briefly stopped performing to use an oxygen tank onstage before resuming the concert, with reports citing an acute upper respiratory infection and laryngitis.
How old is Rod Stewart on this tour?
Rod Stewart is 81 years old during the current North American tour run in 2026, continuing a live career that began in the 1960s with bands like The Faces before his solo breakthrough.
What kind of music does Rod Stewart perform live?
His shows typically combine classic rock hits, pop singles and soul-influenced ballads, drawing from albums like Every Picture Tells a Story and his Great American Songbook series, alongside fan favorites from the 1970s to the 2000s.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
