Rod Stewart Needed Oxygen Mid-Set, Leaning Against Piano During Utah Concert After Series of Cancellations and Postponements

Rod Stewart needed oxygen during his performance at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, Utah, according to a report published Tuesday by Deadline. In audience video reviewed by the outlet, Stewart is seen near the piano as he appeared to struggle, then leaning against the instrument while continuing the set.

Deadline reported that Stewart was using oxygen mid-set before he finished the show. The singer, 81, reportedly was standing at points earlier in the set, but the clip shows him bracing himself and continuing to perform as the oxygen assistance was provided onstage.

The incident comes after a string of canceled and postponed dates, which Deadline characterized as part of Stewart’s recent concert disruptions. The outlet did not, in its report, provide a full list of which dates were canceled or postponed, but framed the Utah stop as one that followed that sequence of disruptions.

At the venue, Stewart’s team and the show’s live support would have had to adjust in real time to accommodate a medical need during a scheduled performance. The oxygen episode occurred during a public concert setting, where stage changes and musician health typically require coordination with touring medical staff and venue personnel.

Neither Deadline’s report nor the text provided in connection with it included details such as whether the oxygen was delivered by a touring medical professional, how quickly Stewart recovered, or whether any additional parts of the show were delayed after the assistance began. The report also did not specify whether the set was shortened or if it proceeded on a standard schedule after the episode.

Deadline’s report focused on the onstage moment itself, emphasizing video from the audience that captured Stewart leaning against the piano and attempting to keep up with the performance despite what appeared to be difficulty breathing.

In the wake of the Utah show, fans and the touring operation will likely look to updated information on the remainder of Stewart’s schedule and any steps being taken to reduce the risk of further medical interruptions. For the audience at the amphitheatre, the incident also highlights the practical importance of medical readiness and contingency planning during large outdoor concerts.