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Billy Joel is returning to the stage after being diagnosed with a brain disorder.
He’ll perform at Florida Atlantic University in December.
Joel announced his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) in 2025.
Billy Joel isn’t slowing down despite his recent diagnosis. The singer and pianist, 77, is returning to the stage for the first time in months amid his battle with a brain disorder.
Joel made the announcement via Instagram on November 9, revealing that he’ll be playing for students at Florida Atlantic University next month.
Billy Joel in 2025.
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“Florida Atlantic University will welcome singer, songwriter and composer Billy Joel for Billy Joel: An Evening of Questions & Answers…And a Little Music at 7p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2026. Tickets will be available exclusively to currently enrolled FAU students beginning Thursday, November 12, 2026,” the caption of Joel’s post read.
The “Uptown Girl” artist canceled a series of concerts in May 2025, revealing his diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). A statement shared on Joel’s social media at the time explained that he was “advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.”
Billy Joel in 2024.
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The message clarified that Joel is “thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.”
“He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage,” it continued, with Joel himself adding: “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.”
The last time that Joel performed was in January, when he unexpectedly took the stage with a Billy Joel cover band in Florida. “I wasn’t planning on working tonight,” he joked.
Billy Joel in 2024.
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According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, NPH occurs when the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid throughout the brain and spinal cord is disrupted. Symptoms include poor balance, trouble walking, and cognitive difficulties.
“I know a lot of people are worried about me and my health, but I’m okay,” Joel told People in a July 2025 interview. “What I have is something very few people know about, including me, no matter how much you try to research it. I’m doing my best to work with it and to recover from it.”
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