The Piano Man singer was due to play at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on June 6 2026 and Anfield stadium in Liverpool on June 20 2026.
US crooner Billy Joel has revealed he’s cancelling all his forthcoming gigs due to a diagnosis of a condition that leads to fluid accumulation in the brain. The 76-year-old ‘Piano Man’ singer was slated to perform at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 6 June 2026 and Anfield stadium in Liverpool on 20 June 2026.
A social media update from Joel read: “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 prioritising 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”. Joel expressed his regret, saying: “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding”.
According to the NHS website, NPH is a rare and not well-understood condition that typically affects individuals over 60 years old. Its diagnosis can be challenging as its symptoms – mobility issues and dementia – are often linked with more prevalent conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
The affected tour dates were originally scheduled to begin in Milwaukee on April 26, and would have run until a show in Charlotte next July 3. They include two UK shows set for next June, that would have taken place in Edinburgh and Liverpool.
Fans who bought tickets to any of the star’s cancelled shows will receive automatic refunds via their original payment method.
Since wrapping up his historic 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden in July 2024, Billy Joel has been back on the road, touring across the U. S. and showing no signs of slowing down. Following a significant musical milestone earlier in the year, The Piano Man’s post-residency schedule has rekindled fans’ interest.
With the release of “Turn the Lights Back On,” Joel’s first original song in a long time, in February, he made a triumphant comeback to songwriting.
Wexler also produced the song, which was co-written with Freddy Wexler, Arthur Bacon, and Wayne Hector, and marked a rare instance of the legendary musician’s new material. The track received a good reception, which heightened his tour’s anticipation.
In August, Joel’s unique European concert in Cardiff, Wales, attracted international attention. Fans were enthralled when he made the decision to take a train instead, stopping for photos with a ticket inspector, and doing so in an unanticipated way that made his everyman appeal even stronger.
The music legend is best known for his songs Piano Man, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, and An Innocent Man, which he started out on in the middle of his career in the mid-1960s.
Joel has received 23 nominations and five Grammy nominations. One of his heroes, Ray Charles, inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
Source: Mirror
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