Billy Joel Canceled his next tour, including all his concerts scheduled until early July 2026, after a recent health diagnosis.
The emblematic singer announcement Friday, he received a diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, which was exacerbated by recent performance, resulting in problems with his hearing, his vision and his balance.
“I am sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for your understanding,” said Joel in a statement.
Joel, 76, was advised by his doctor to refrain from performing while he undergoes physical therapy, according to the press release.
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In the meantime, Joel is looking forward to it when he can come back to the stage, according to the press release.
Fans who had bought tickets for upcoming performance will be automatically reimbursed, according to the press release.
Joel had to perform in Milwaukee in April, but this show was postponed. He had to launch a series of performance from July Pittsburgh.
The tour was to include eight performances which had been postponed to the latest this year or next year, ending on July 3, 2026.
Most performances were supposed to be in the United States, but Joel had to perform in Canada and the United Kingdom
Legendary musicians Stevie Nicks,, Rod Stewart And Sting was to join Joel at different points on the tour.
What is normal pressure hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus of normal pressure, or NPH, is a brain condition that occurs when the liquid accumulates inside or around the brain, disturbing certain brain functions.
The cerebrospinal fluid, which covers the brain and the spinal cord, is the type of liquid that accumulates. As a rule, your body is just enough of this liquid every day and absorbs this same quantity, According to Johns HopkinsBut sometimes too much liquid can accumulate, leading to the NPH.
“If this increases abnormally, it can accumulate in these rooms, called ventricles, in the brain,” said CBS News chief correspondent, Dr. Jon Lapok. “And this can cause pressure on normal brain tissue.”
Consequently, he said, people with the disease may experience symptoms, including “reflection, thought, difficulty walking and problems with urinary incontinence”, although not all patients have the same symptoms.
“Usually he just comes out of blue. We really don’t know why,” said LaPook.
An MRI brain analysis can detect the problem and medical experts say it is generally treatable. Treatment generally involves surgical procedure to implement a shunt to drain the liquid. Lapok said he had recently had a patient who had been treated this way, “and now he felt perfectly well.”
The condition is relatively rare, but is more likely to occur in the elderly.
According to the Cleveland clinicThe NPH affects 0.2% of people between 70 and 80 years old, and around 5.9% of those over 80 years old.
“Obtaining rapid diagnosis and treatment help improve your chances of a good result,” notes Johns Hopkins on his website.
Dates of the Billy Joel tour canceled
Here is a complete list of canceled concerts:
- April 26, 2025: Milwaukee, American Family Field (initially postponed)
- July 5, 2025: Pittsburgh, Acrisure stadium
- July 18, 2025: Bronx, New York, Yankee Stadium
- August 8, 2025: East Rutherford, New Jersey, Metlife Stadium
- August 21, 2025: Queens, New York, Citi Field
- September 5, 2025: Washington, DC, Nationals Park
- September 20, 2025: Cincinnati, Paycor Stadium
- October 4, 2025: Santa Clara, California, Levi’s Stadium
- October 18, 2025: New Orleans, Superdome
- November 1, 2025: Hollywood, Florida, Seminole Hard Rock (reprogrammed from January 17, 2025)
- November 15, 2025: Detroit, Ford Field (reprogrammed from March 29, 2025)
- March 14, 2026: Toronto, Rogers Center (reprogrammed from March 15, 2025)
- April 10, 2026: Syracuse, New York, JMA Wireless Dome (reprogrammed of April 11, 2025)
- May 22, 2026: Salt Lake City, Rice-Ecles Stadium (reprogrammed from May 23, 2025)
- June 6, 2026: Edinburgh, Scotland, Scottish Gas Murrayfield (reprogrammed from June 7, 2025)
- June 20, 2026: Liverpool, England, Anfield (reprogrammed from June 21, 2025)
- July 3, 2026: Charlotte, Caroline du Nord, Bank of America Stadium (reprogrammed from May 10, 2025)