The Piano Man will pick his live performances back up starting in July
Billy Joel has rescheduled several upcoming concert dates due to a medical condition. The rock icon’s current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from a recent surgery and to undergo the necessary physical therapy under supervision from his doctors. Joel is expected to make a full recovery, and the tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 5. One show has been pushed to November, and the rest have been pushed to 2026.
“While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first,” Billy said in a statement. “I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.”
All purchased tickets will automatically be valid for the rescheduled shows.
A few weeks ago in Connecticut, Joel made his triumphant return to Mohegan Sun. The sold-out show marked the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s first appearance at the venue since 2008. Hanging up in the rafters of the arena is a banner that commemorates that occasion, when Billy played 10 sold-out shows, setting a venue record for the New England area. Nearly two decades later in the shadow of that banner, Billy returned to Mohegan Sun and delivered a hit-filled performance that was well worth the wait.
Revisit our review and live photo gallery HERE.
Later this summer, Billy is teaming up with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart on Friday, July 18 at the storied Yankee Stadium. On Thursday, August 21, Billy is heading across town to perform with rock legend Sting at Citi Field in Queens, New York. The iconic musicians will each perform their most beloved songs from throughout their illustrious careers. Tickets for both gigs are on sale now.
Billy Joel will be making his first concert appearance at Citi Field after headlining the final two concerts at Shea Stadium in 2008. Sting will also be making his first appearance at Citi Field. As a member of The Police, Sting performed at Shea Stadium on August 18, 1983.
“We’re thrilled to host Billy Joel and Sting at Citi Field this summer as part of our ongoing concert lineup for 2025,” said Mets VP of Events Nikki Romolo. “Throughout Mets history, there’s always been a special connection with Billy Joel and the Mets. From closing Shea Stadium with the two final concerts in 2008, performing the “Star Spangled Banner” before the 2015 World Series, to “Piano Man” echoing throughout Citi Field regularly during games. We’re looking forward to welcoming this native New Yorker home for his first concert at Citi Field.”
Nearly a year ago, Billy Joel released his first piece of new music in nearly two decades. The single, “Turn the Lights Back On,” arrived 17 years after his last song. It was produced by Freddy Wrexler (Celine Dion, Kanye West, Lil Wayne). Stream the official lyric video HERE.
Joel’s latest track “Turn the Lights Back On” is available for streaming, and as a 7-inch vinyl single. Additionally, Billy has curated a special merchandise line for the release. The collection includes several t-shirts, hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, a beanie, and more.
Billy Joel’s last contemporary album was 1993’s River of Dreams. The record hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. In 2001, Joel released Fantasies & Delusions, an LP of classical compositions. In February of 2007, Billy released a new song, “All My Life.” He followed it up with the holiday single, “Christmas in Fallujah,” that December.
Last summer, Billy Joel wrapped up his iconic Madison Square Garden residency. The unprecedented run, which launched in December of 2013, concluded on July 25, 2024. The final performance was the 104th of Joel’s residency, and his 150th lifetime performance at the World’s Most Famous Arena.
Billy Joel played his first show at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 1978.
“I’m kind of flabbergasted that it lasted as long as it did,” Joel said at conference at The Garden when the final run of shows was initially announced. “My team tells me that we could continue to sell tickets, but 10 years, 150 shows — all right already!”
“There’s only one thing that’s more New York than Billy Joel, and that’s a Billy Joel concert at MSG,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated. Adams joined Joel and MSG Entertainment CEO James L. Dolan to announce the end of the residency. “Billy Joel’s franchise run has made history — not only for Madison Square Garden, but also for the music industry overall,” Dolan added.
While his residency at The Garden is ending, a representative for Joel confirmed that he is not retiring.
According to Pollstar, Joel’s MSG residency has seen him perform for nearly 1.7 million people through 89 shows. The run has sold $207 million in tickets. By the time the final show rolls around, the residency will have grossed over $250 million.
Throughout his run at The Garden, Joel brought out several special guests to perform with him including Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennett, John Mellencamp, Foreigner’s Mick Jones and Lou Gramm, John Fogerty, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, and Aerosmith, among others.
July 5 – Acrisure Stadium [with Rod Stewart] – Pittsburgh, PA
July 18 – Yankee Stadium [with Rod Stewart] – New York, NY
August 8 – MetLife Stadium [with Stevie Nicks]
August 21 – Citi Field [with Sting] – New York, NY
September 5 – Nationals Park [with Sting] – Washington, D.C.
September 20 – Paycore Stadium [with Rod Stewart] – Cincinnati, OH
October 4 – Levi’s Stadium [with Stevie Nicks] – Santa Clara, CA
October 18 – Superdome [with Stevie Nicks] – New Orleans, LA
November 1 – Seminole Hard Rock – Hollywood, FL
November 15 – Ford Field [with Stevie Nicks] – Detroit, MI
March 14, 2026 – Rogers Centre – Toronto, ON
April 10, 2026 – JMA Wireless Dome [with Sting] – Syracuse, NY
May 22, 2026 – Rice Eccles Stadium [with Sting] – Salt Lake City, UT
June 6, 2026 – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium – Edinburgh, IE
June 20 2026 – Anfield Stadium – Liverpool, UK
July 3, 2026 – Bank of America Stadium [with Sting] – Charlotte, NC
TBD – American Family Field [with Sting] – Milwaukee, WI
Rescheduled dates in BOLD