After taking an unfortunate fall during a gig in Uncasville, CT, songwriter and pianist extraordinaire, Billy Joel, has recently undergone surgery for what doctors are calling an "unspecified medical condition." During this time, Joel is expected to go through intensive physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors.
With this announcement, some of the affected shows (including the more recently announced stadium performances, featuring guest musicians like Stevie Nicks and Sting) will be spread out through the summer of 2026.
On March 11th, Billy Joel's official Instagram account posted the following statement:
Billy Joel’s upcoming concert dates will be rescheduled due to a medical condition. The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors. Joel is expected to make a full recovery. The tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025.
“While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.” - Billy Joel
The tour will resume on July 5th in Pittsburgh, PA, with the remaining shows spread across the remainder of this year and into 2026. The rescheduled dates are listed below:
07/05 Pittsburgh, PA @ Acrisure Stadium
07/18 Bronx, NY @ Yankee Stadium
08/08 East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
08/21 Queens, NY @ Citi Field *
09/05 Washington, DC @ Nationals Park
09/20 Cincinnati, OH @ Paycor Stadium
10/04 Santa Clara, CA @ Levi’s Stadium ^
10/08 New Orleans, LA @ Caesars Superdome ^
11/01 Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live
11/15 Detroit, MI @ Ford Field ^
03/14 Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
04/10 Syracuse, NY @ JMA Wireless Dome *
05/22 Salt Lake City, UT @ Rice-Eccles Stadium *
06/06 Edinburgh, UK @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield
06/20 Liverpool, UK @ Anfield
07/03 Charlotte, NC @ Bank of America Stadium *
TBD Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Field *
* with Sting
^ with Stevie Nicks
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