Billy Joel diagnosed with brain disorder, cancels all upcoming concerts
- Billy Joel announced the cancellation of all his concerts scheduled for 2025 and 2026 following a diagnosis of a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus.
- Joel announced the cancellations in March following worsening hearing, vision, and balance problems caused by recent concert performances.
- Seventeen North American and UK shows, including appearances at Paycor Stadium and Citi Field, were canceled with automatic refunds to ticket holders.
- Joel expressed regret over having to let his fans down and appreciated their patience as he follows medical advice to undergo physical therapy and pause his performances.
- NPH results from cerebrospinal fluid buildup pressing on the brain and is often treatable or reversible, but Joel's return date remains uncertain.
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Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel has canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent health diagnosis. The iconic singer announced Friday he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, which has been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with his hearing, vision and balance. “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,” Joel said in a statement. Joel…
Billy Joel cancels 17 shows due to brain condition
Music icon Billy Joel cancels his upcoming tour dates, including 17 shows, to seek treatment for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The condition, affecting the brain, has caused issues with his hearing, vision, and balance.


Billy Joel Cancels His Tour After Being Diagnosed with a Brain Disorder
Billy Joel has cancelled all of his scheduled concerts in North America and England after being diagnosed with a buildup of fluid in the brain that has affected his "audition, vision and balance".
What Is Normotensive Hydrocephalus, the Diagnosis that Forced Billy Joel to Cancel All the Concerts on His Tour
The famous pop artist Billy Joel canceled a series of concerts from his world tour after being diagnosed with a brain condition that worsened due to his recent presentations, his team reported on Friday. “Billy Joel has announced the cancellation of all concerts scheduled after a recent diagnosis of normotensive hydrocephalus (NHNT),” wrote the legendary pianist’s team on its website.What is normotensive hydrocephalus, Billy Joel’s diagnosisThe …
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