Billy Joel’s Return to the Stage After Health Challenges

Billy Joel is set to make his official return to performing. The singer, known for hits like “Piano Man” and “Vienna,” announced his first official concert since his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) via a social media post. The concert will take place on December 14 at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). This event is exclusively for currently enrolled FAU students.

Despite this being his first formal concert, Joel surprised fans in January at an amphitheater in Wellington, Florida. He appeared during a performance by a Billy Joel cover band, playing songs such as “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and “Big Shot.” Attendees did not expect the legendary musician to show up that night.

Joel first shared news of his NPH diagnosis in May 2025. He explained that the condition was affecting his hearing, vision, and balance, leading him to cancel his concert schedule. Joel spoke to PEOPLE in July 2025 about coping with his condition. He said, “I know many are worried, but I’m okay. It’s a rare condition, and I’m learning to manage it and recover.”

In September 2025, during an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Billy Joel Channel, Joel updated fans on his health. He revealed that he had undergone a brain shunt procedure. He reassured fans, saying, “I’m okay. Don’t worry about me. I’m not going anywhere. I’m still here.”