Billy Joel is canceling all scheduled concert events via the summer time of 2026 after being identified with a mind dysfunction, in accordance with a press release posted to the singer’s social media web page.
The assertion stated Joel, 76, was lately identified with Regular Stress Hydrocephalus (NPH) and was suggested by his physician to chorus from performing as he undergoes therapy, together with bodily remedy.
“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” the assertion stated.
Regular Stress Hydrocephalus is a situation attributable to fluid build up in and round a mind that may impression mind operate, in accordance with the Cleveland Clinic, which stated the situation is uncommon however treatable and typically reversible. In keeping with NYU Langone Well being, it mostly impacts individuals over the age of 60.
“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,” Joel stated in a press release.
Joel had 17 concert events scheduled between July 2025 and July 2026. Followers who had tickets to one of many canceled concert events is not going to have to take any actions to obtain a refund, which can be processed to the unique fee used to purchase the tickets.
Followers took to social media to want the Piano Man a speedy and full restoration with some sharing tales about seeing him in live performance in recent times and others speaking concerning the plans they needed to see him on his upcoming dates.
The assertion stated Joel is receiving “excellent care” and appears ahead to “the day when can once again take the stage.”
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 09: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Billy Joel (L) and Sting carry out at Allegiant Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Ethan Miller/Getty Photos)
The five-time Grammy winner was born within the Bronx however has been a longtime resident of New York’s Lengthy Island.
In July 2024, he wrapped up a decade-long, record-setting residency at Madison Sq. Backyard.
Billy Joel canceled live performance dates
These are the dates that Billy Joel had concert events scheduled, in accordance with his web site:
July 5, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium (with Rod Stewart)
July 18, 2025 – Bronx, NY – Yankee Stadium (with Rod Stewart)
Aug. 8, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium (with Stevie Nicks)
Aug. 21, 2025 – Queens, NY – Citi Discipline (with Sting)
Sept. 5, 2025 – Washington, DC – Nationals Park (with Sting)
Sept. 20, 2025 – Cincinnati, OH – Paycor Stadium (with Rod Stewart)
Oct. 4, 2025 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium (with Stevie Nicks)
Oct. 18, 2025 – New Orleans, LA – Superdome (with Stevie Nicks)
Nov. 1, 2025 – Hollywood, FL – Laborious Rock Reside
Nov. 15, 2025 – Detroit, MI – Ford Discipline (with Stevie Nicks)
March 14, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
April 10 2026 – Syracuse, NY – JMA Wi-fi Dome (with Sting)
Might 22, 2026 – Salt Lake Metropolis, UT – Rice-Eccles Stadium (with Sting)
June 6, 2026 – Edinburgh, GB – Scottish Fuel Murrayfield
June 20, 2026 – Liverpool, GB – Anfield
July 3, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – Financial institution of America Stadium (with Sting)
He additionally had a date set to be rescheduled in Milwaukee at American Household Discipline
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 09: Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Ethan Miller/Getty Photos)
