Billy Joel Tour 2026 Dates, Setlist, Schedule & Tickets: Billy Joel Cancels Concerts After Health Diagnosis. Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming concerts through July 2026, including scheduled shows at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field this summer. The 76-year-old singer revealed that he has been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain condition.
According to a statement on his social media, the condition has been made worse by his recent concert performances, causing problems with his 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,” the statement said. Here we have gathered information about new dates and new schedule. Check all details below.
Cancelled Billy Joel Tour Dates
Here is the complete schedule and tour dates of Billy Joel concerts:
- Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Billy Joel / Sting (Postponed, TBD) Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field
- Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Billy Joel / Rod Stewart Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium
- Friday, July 18, 2025 – Billy Joel / Rod Stewart Bronx, NY – Yankee Stadium
- Friday, August 8, 2025 – Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
- Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Billy Joel / Sting Queens, NY – Citi Field
- Friday, September 5, 2025 – Billy Joel / Sting Washington, DC – Nationals Park
- Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Billy Joel / Rod Stewart Cincinnati, OH – Paycor Stadium
- Saturday, October 4, 2025 – Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
- Saturday, October 18, 2025 – Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Billy Joel (Rescheduled from 1/17/25) Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks (Rescheduled from 3/29/25) Detroit, MI – Ford Field
- Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Billy Joel (Rescheduled from 3/15/25) Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
- Friday, April 10, 2026 – Billy Joel / Sting (Rescheduled from 4/11/25) Syracuse, NY – JMA Wireless Dome
- Friday, May 22, 2026 – Billy Joel / Sting (Rescheduled from 5/23/25) Salt Lake City, UT – Rice-Eccles Stadium
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Billy Joel (Rescheduled from 6/7/25) Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Billy Joel (Rescheduled from 6/21/25) Liverpool, UK – Anfield
- Friday, July 3, 2026 – Billy Joel / Sting (Rescheduled from 5/10/25) Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium
Billy Joel Tour 2026 Dates: New Schedule
This is the new schedule for Billy Joel 2026 tour:
- Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA Acrisure Stadium – with Rod Stewart
- Friday, July 18, 2025 – Bronx, NY Yankee Stadium – with Rod Stewart
- Friday, August 8, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium – with Stevie Nicks
- Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Queens, NY Citi Field – with Sting
- Friday, September 5, 2025 – Washington, DC Nationals Park – with Sting
- Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Cincinnati, OH Paycor Stadium – with Rod Stewart
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live – solo
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Detroit, MI Ford Field – with Stevie Nicks
- Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Toronto, ON Rogers Centre – solo
- Friday, April 10, 2026 – Syracuse, NY JMA Wireless Dome – with Sting
- Friday, May 22, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT Rice-Eccles Stadium – with Sting
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Edinburgh, UK Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium – solo
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Liverpool, UK Anfield Stadium – solo
- Friday, July 3, 2026 – Charlotte, NC Bank of America Stadium – with Sting
- Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Milwaukee, WI (Postponed – TBD) American Family Field – with Sting
Billy Joel Tour 2026 Expected Setlist
This is the expected setlist of Billy Joel 2026 tour based on his past performances. Final setlist of the concert may vary from this.
- Opening Instrumental: The Natural (The End Title)
- Classic Rock Staples:
- Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)
- Pressure
- The Entertainer
- Vienna
- An Innocent Man
- Zanzibar
- The Downeaster “Alexa”
- Allentown
- New York State of Mind
- Fan Favorites & Singalongs:
- My Life
- Just the Way You Are
- Don’t Ask Me Why
- Only the Good Die Young
- The Longest Time
- Big Man on Mulberry Street
- Keeping the Faith
- Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
- Piano Man (typically the closer)
- Covers & Surprises (varies by show):
- Start Me Up (Rolling Stones cover)
- Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin cover)
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Barbara Ann (medley snippets)
Billy Joel tour 2026 tickets: how to buy?
Fans can buy standard original tickets for Billy Joel’s 2025 concerts through Ticketmaster. However, the remaining tickets are limited in some locations. Tickets are also available through verified resale vendors such as StubHub and Vivid Seats. These platforms usually offer more pricing options and greater seating availability.
FAQs: Billy Joel Tour 2026
Is Billy Joel going on tour in 2026?
Billy Joel had planned concerts through July 2026, but many shows have been postponed due to health concerns.
Is Billy Joel touring next year?
As of now, Billy Joel is not actively touring in 2026 and there is no confirmed return date.
Is Billy Joel retiring from performing?
He has not announced retirement, but is focusing on his recovery and has paused live performances indefinitely.
What is Billy Joel’s brain diagnosis?
Billy Joel was diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare condition that affects balance, hearing, and vision.