Billy Joel cancels all 2025 shows following brain disorder diagnosis

”This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” a statement reads.

May 23, 2025 - 21:05

Billy Joel cancels all 2025 shows following brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel is cancelling all his scheduled concerts for the year after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder. He revealed the news in a statement, which says that the condition has been “exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.” Read his full statement below:

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. 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.

Billy’s cancelled dates include shows with Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, and Sting. See all dates below.

BILLY JOEL: CANCELLED 2025 TOUR DATES
05-23 Salt Lake City, UT – Rice-Eccles Stadium *
06-07 Edinburgh, GB – Scottish Gas Murrayfield
06-21 Livepool, GB – Anfield
07-05 Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium #
07-18 Bronx, New York – Yankee Stadium #
08-08 East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
08-21 Queens, NY – Citi Field *
09-05 Washington, D.C. – Nationals Park
09-20 Cincinnati, OH – Paycor Stadium #
10-04 Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium ^
10-18 New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome ^
11-01 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
11-15 Detroit, MI – Ford Field ^
03-14 Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Centre
04-10 Syracuse, NY – JMA Wireless Dome *
05-22 Salt Lake City, UT – Rice-Eccles Stadium *
06-06 Edinburgh, Scotland – Scottish Gas Murrayfield
06-20 Liverpool, England – Anfield
07-03 Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium *

* with Sting
# with Rod Stewart
^ with Stevie Nicks