Billy Joel has cancelled all his upcoming concerts as his representative announced that the singer has been diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus.
“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to issues of hearing, vision and balance,” said Joel’s statement posted on Instagram. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy has undergone certain physical therapy and is advised to refrain from implementing this recovery period.”
USA Today contacted a Joel representative for more details.
The news will undoubtedly be a blow to fans of Joel, a prolific performer who broke records at New York’s famous Madison Square Garden and pleased audiences for decades. However, the singer’s rep for “Uptown Girl” promised to return to stage at some point.
Billy Joel has been diagnosed with NPH
According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH, is a disorder in which excess fluid accumulates in the brain, causing problems with thought and reasoning, and sometimes walking and bladder control.
“Billie is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving and is completely committed to prioritizing his health,” the social media statement continued. “He is grateful for the support he has from his fans during this period and looks forward to the day he can be on stage again.”
In a statement, Joel said, “We are very sorry for letting our audience down, but thank you for understanding.”
All Billy Joel concerts have been cancelled and tickets have been refunded
The statement also confirmed that all ticket holders will receive an automatic refund.
Joel was scheduled to perform in more than a dozen stadiums in the coming months, along with acclaimed peers such as Rod Stewart, Sting and Stevie Knicks.
On the set of mini-tours this summer and the next summer, Joel was set to treat stubborn fans in a medley of his biggest hits, from the Super Dome in New Orleans to Yankee Stadium.
A beloved beacon of a bygone rock era, Joel can play both punkstars and Varadare. With tracks like “Just the Way You Ate” and “Piano Man,” he leads a sentimental, poetic tone, offering harsh departures from other tracks like “My Life” and “You May Be Be Right.”
With shows pending in Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and many other American cities, fans who want to experience these hits live will have to wait.
Billy Joel cancelled tour dates 2025-2026:
- April 26, 2025 – Milwaukee @American Family Field
- July 5, 2025 – Pittsburgh @Alicia Stadium
- July 18, 2025 – Bronx, New York @Yankee Stadium
- August 8, 2025 – East Rutherford, New Jersey @ MetLife Stadium
- August 21, 2025 – Queens, New York @Cityfield
- September 5, 2025 – Washington DC @Nationals Park
- September 20, 2025 – Cincinnati @ Paycor Stadium
- October 4, 2025 – Santa Clara, California @Levi Stadium
- October 18, 2025 – New Orleans @Caesar Superdome
- November 1, 2025 – Hollywood, Florida @Hard Rock Live
- November 15, 2025 – Detroit @Ford Field
- March 14, 2026 – Toronto @Rogers Center
- March 16, 2026 – Toronto @Rogers Center
- April 10, 2026 – Syracuse, New York @ JMA Wireless Dome
- May 22, 2026 – Salt Lake City @Rice Eccles Stadium
- June 6, 2026 – Edinburgh, UK @Gasmurray Field, Scotland
- June 20, 2026 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield
- September 3, 2026 – Charlotte, North Carolina @Bank of America Stadium
