Billy Joel Cancels Upcoming Concerts Due To Health Issues
Billy Joel is cancelling upcoming concerts due to a brain disorder. The "Piano Man" posted that he will be calling off all scheduled concerts including his shows at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field in New York this summer following his recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus or NPH. The 76-year-old singer posted to Instagram saying the condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with his hearing, vision and balance. He's undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised by his doctor to refrain from performing during his recovery. He apologized to fans and thanked them for understanding. Ticket refunds to upcoming shows will be automatically processed back to the original payment used for purchase.
From BillyJoel.com:
May 23, 2025
Concert Dates Cancelled
Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance. Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. It is a serious medical condition & Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage. “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,” said Billy Joel.
TICKET REFUND INFORMATION:
You don’t need to take any action to receive your refund. It will be automatically processed back to the original payment used for the purchase. Please be aware that the refund will go to the original purchaser if the tickets were transferred to you.
The List of Cancelled Shows:
- Saturday, April 26, 2025 Billy Joel / Sting – postponed tbd Milwaukee, WI American Familv Field
- Saturday, July 5, 2025 Billy Joel / Rod Stewart Pittsburgh, PA Acrisure Stadium
- Friday, July 18, 2025 Billy Joel / Rod Stewart Bronx, NY Yankees Stadium
- Friday, August 8, 2025 Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks East Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium
- Thursday, August 21, 2025 Billy Joel / Sting Queens, NY Citi Field
- Friday, September 5, 2025 Billy Joel / Sting Washington, DC Nationals Park
- Saturday, September 20, 2025 Billy Joel / Rod Stewart Cincinnati, OH Paycor Stadium
- Saturday, October 4, 2025 Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks Santa Clara, CA Levi’s Stadium
- Saturday, October 18, 2025 Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks New Orleans Superdome
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 Billy Joel – rescheduled from 1/17/25 Hollywood FL Seminole Hard Rock
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks – rescheduled from 3/29/25 Detroit, MI Ford Field
- Saturday, March 14, 2026 Billy Joel – rescheduled from 3/15/25 Toronto, ON Rogers Center
- Friday, April 10, 2026 Billy Joel / Sting – rescheduled from 4/11/25 Syracuse, NY JMA Wireless Dome
- Friday, May 22, 2026 Billy Joel / Sting – rescheduled from 5/23/25 Salt Lake City, UT Rice Eccles Stadium
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 Billy Joel – rescheduled from 6/7/25 Edinburgh, UK Scottish Gas Murrayfield
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 Billy Joel – rescheduled from 6/21/25 Liverpool. UK Anfield
- Friday, July 3, 2026 Billy Joel / Sting – rescheduled from 5/10/25 Charlotte, NC Bank of America Stadium