# Bret Michaels Returns to Tour After Surgery

> Bret Michaels resumes solo tour after emergency kidney surgery.
- Title: Bret Michaels Returns to Tour After Surgery · Billboard
- Summary: Bret Michaels resumes solo tour after emergency kidney surgery. Bret Michaels will perform three shows in October after emergency surgery for a kidney stone…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/rock/bret-michaels-prepares-2026-return-stage-solo-tour-dates-1236344409
- Author: Gil Kaufman
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:21:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bret michaels, poison, solo tour, kidney stone, emergency surgery, founders square amphitheater, pittsburgh steelers
## Surgery Delay
Bret Michaels postponed solo tour after emergency kidney surgery.
## Tour Dates
First show Oct 16 at Founders Square Amphitheater in Portage.
## Health Update
Michaels canceled shows after kidney stone surgery in July.
## Diabetes Battle
Michaels shares diabetes challenges with friends and family.
## Poison Reunion
Aim to reunite Poison by 2027 or 2028.

> you know i'm gonna give it all i've got
## Next Steps
Michaels returns to stage with three shows in October.
## Key takeaway

Bret Michaels will perform three shows in October after emergency surgery for a kidney stone, aiming to reunite Poison.