If you booked a Vegas trip to see Dolly Parton light up The Colosseum, you will have to wait a bit longer. The country icon announced on Sept. 28 that she is postponing her six-show Las Vegas residency to 2026 while she undergoes doctor-recommended medical procedures and takes time to recover. She made it clear the pause is temporary and not a retirement, setting expectations for a full return once she is fully stage-ready.
What Dolly Announced
Parton shared the update on her social media accounts, describing the decision as necessary to protect her health and to deliver the level of show fans expect. The residency, titled “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas,” was originally scheduled for Dec. 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, and 13 of 2025 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Those dates are now rescheduled to Sept. 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 26 in 2026, according to Ticketmaster. Her message was appreciative in tone, with a forward-looking focus on coming back strong.
At 79, Parton is temporarily scaling back the demanding pace of live performance to address ongoing health needs that include multiple procedures. She plans to continue working from Nashville while she recuperates, staying active on creative projects as she rebuilds toward the stage. The announcement frames the slowdown as purposeful and protective, a brief health-conscious pause that preserves her long-term vitality. She emphasized that this is not an end, only a recalibration so she can meet her own standards.
What the Show Promises
“Dolly: Live in Las Vegas” is designed as a career-spanning production that celebrates seven decades of music and storytelling. The setlist is expected to highlight signature songs such as “9 to 5,” “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “Coat of Many Colors,” along with moments that nod to the full arc of her work. Parton has signaled that she will not take the stage until the show is fully rehearsed and polished. For fans who travel and invest to see her live, that commitment aims to deliver the experience they deserve.
This residency would mark Parton’s first extended run of shows in more than three decades, which adds weight to the timing and the decision to wait. Protecting her health now supports the quality and durability of the show later. She has also framed the pause as spiritually guided, a moment to prepare for the next chapter rather than a step away from the spotlight. The message to fans is simple: a short delay today sets up a stronger return tomorrow.
In the near term, Parton will focus on recovery while continuing to create from home. The long-term plan remains a celebratory Las Vegas return in September 2026, with more big adventures to follow.
