Billy Joel at Ford Field delayed after recent surgery
Billy Joel has delayed several of his stadium concerts after undergoing an undisclosed surgery, including his planned stop in Detroit.
Billy Joel postpones concerts 2025
What we know:
Billy Joel’s tour has been delayed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery.
Eight cities are affected and include Detroit, Toronto, Syracuse, Salt Lake City, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Charlotte and Milwaukee.
During his planned Detroit stop, he was going to play with Stevie Nicks on March 29. Instead, that date has been moved to November 15.
Joel last played in Michigan when he visited Comerica Park in the summer of 2022 and he previously played at the Pontiac Silverdome 30 years ago.
Timeline:
The eight shows that were rescheduled will take place about one year later.
What's next:
Joel will undergo physical therapy and resume his tour at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025.
His last performance before the interruption was Feb. 22 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., Variety reported.
What we don't know:
It’s unknown what Billy Joel had surgery for, but his team said he’s expected to make a full recovery.
What they're saying:
"While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding," he wrote in a statement.
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Postponed shows
The rescheduled dates include:
- Detroit, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks: Nov. 15, 2025 (Originally March 29, 2025)
- Toronto, Billy Joel: March 24, 2026 (Originally March 15, 2025)
- Syracuse, Billy Joel and Sting: April 10, 2026 (Originally April 11, 2025)
- Salt Lake City, Billy Joel and Sting: May 22, 2016 (Originally May 23, 2025)
- Edinburgh, Billy Joel: June 6, 2026 (Originally June 7, 2025)
- Liverpool, Billy Joel: June 20, 2026 (Originally June 21, 2025)
- Charlotte, Billy Joel and Sting: July 3, 2026 (Originally May 10, 2025)
- Milwaukee, Billy Joel and Sting: TBD (Originally April 26, 2025)
The Source: Information in this article was taken from an Instagram post to Billy Joel’s public account on March 11, 2025, and from the tour information on his official website. This story was reported from Detroit.