Billy Joel Cancels Upcoming Tour Amid Lingering Health Issues

Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled tour dates so he can deal with a health issue that may be related to an onstage fall during a concert in February.

After the fall, Joel originally postponed all shows until his July 5 concert planned for Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

On Friday, Joel’s team released a statement on social media announcing that a recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus has required him to cancel all upcoming concerts through July 3, 2026.

Seventeen dates have been canceled, including shows scheduled for Yankee Stadium, Metlife Stadium and Citi Field ― which Billboard noted would have made Joel the first artist to play all three New York City-area stadiums in one summer.

A post on Joel’s Instagram says recent concerts have “exacerbated” the condition, “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.”

The condition involves cerebrospinal fluid that builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. It can affect thinking and concentration, memory, movement and other brain functions, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Treatment typically involves implanting a shunt to drain excess fluid.

Joel won’t be completely out of sight as he goes through physical therapy.

A two-part documentary, “Billy Joel: And So It Goes,” will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival next month before airing on HBO Max later this summer.

You can read the full statement below.