Billy Joel has announced the cancellation of 17 shows he booked at stadiums across North America and England, due to his recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). In a statement, Joel and his team said the condition had been exacerbated by recent concert performances, "leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance." Under his doctor's orders, Joel is said to be undergoing "specific physical therapy" and has been advised to stop performing while he recovers More from Variety Billy Joel Documentary 'And So It Goes' to Open 2025 Tribeca Festival Billy Joel Postpones Tour Dates After Surgery for Medical Condition: 'My Health Must Come First' Billy Joel Joined by Axl Rose for 'Highway to Hell' as He Hits the Highway Out of Madison Square Garden With a Rousing Residency Finale: Concert Review "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience," said Joel. "Thank you for understanding." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billy Joel (@billyjoel) NPH is a brain disorder when there is a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in an area in the center of the brain. According to the Hydrocephalus Association, the disorder can affect areas of the brain related to walking, thinking and bladder control. In Friday's statement, Joel and his team conclude with gratitude for fans and the note that Joel "looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage." Information on ticket refunds is also included, with refunds automatically being processed back to the original payment used for the purchase. Back in March, Joel postponed eight stadium concerts he was scheduled to do through July, citing an undisclosed "medical condition" and saying that his "health must come first." It remains unconfirmed if NPH is the same condition that caused those initial cancellations. At the time, the announcement said Joel was "expected to make a full recovery" after a recent surgery, and was undergoing doctor-supervised physical therapy. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
