Billy Joel cancels tour, cites health concerns

(KRON) — Music icon Billy Joel has canceled his upcoming concert tour, citing health concerns. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee was slated to share the bill at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara with fellow icon Stevie Nicks in October.

On Friday, Joel announced that all scheduled concerts would be canceled following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The condition, which involves fluid buildup around the brain disrupting brain function, has been “exacerbated by recent concert performances,” according to a statement on Joel’s website.

“Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,” the statement said. “Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.”

“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,” said Joel.

The complete list of canceled shows is as follows:

• 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

Refunds will automatically be processed to the original payment method used for the purchase, according to Joel’s website.