Rod Stewart was forced to postpone his concert at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati on Sunday, August 9, after being taken to hospital for a minor medical procedure. The venue announced the cancellation on social media just hours before the show, assuring fans that all tickets would be honored for the rescheduled date.
Venue Announcement
The statement read: "Due to an unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention, Rod Stewart’s performance tonight in Cincinnati has been postponed. Rescheduling is currently underway, with additional information to follow on Tuesday. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date. Rod is expected to make a quick recovery and looks forward to returning to Cincinnati."
Fan Support
Fans quickly shared their support on social media. One wrote on Instagram: "Sadly, Rod, like the rest of us, is not forever young. I hope that he can recover and rebound to hit the tour again." Another added: "Hope Rod feels better soon. Take care of yourself first. Your true fans will be there for you always." A third commented: "Oh no!! Prayers for Rod."
Family News
The news comes after Rod became a grandfather for the sixth time. His daughter Ruby welcomed a second son, Levi Rhodes Kalick, with her fiancé Jake Kalick. Ruby, 39, shared the news on Instagram, writing: "We welcomed our little (big) Levi Rhodes Kalick at 6:58pm on 8/4/26 at 9lbs 20inches.... His name Levi means My Heart and his arrival has grown our hearts to 10 times the size... seeing Otis and Levi meet for the first time might have been the greatest experience of my life so far... Otis is already the best big brother and we are already so in love with this sweet boy… Welcome sweet Levi!"
Rod has eight children with five different women, including sons Alastair and Aidan with third wife Penny, Renee and Liam with second wife Rachel Hunter, and Kimberly and Sean from his first marriage to Alana Stewart.
