Billy Joel announces one-night event almost 2 years since last full concert

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Billy Joel announces one-night event almost 2 years since last full concert The 'Piano Man' revealed last year he has a rare brain condition Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 Tuesday, November 10, 2026 3:25PM Share Follow abc7NY on Google The "Piano Man" is returning to the stage for a one-night event in December. In a social media post on Monday, Billy Joel announced, "Florida Atlantic University will welcome the legendary singer for Billy Joel: An Evening of Questions & Answers... And a Little Music at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2026." The post said that tickets will be available exclusively to currently enrolled FAU students beginning this Thursday. The announcement comes less than a month after Joel shared a personal update amid his ongoing struggle with the brain condition, normal pressure hydrocephalus. "I can't drive right now. I'm not allowed to drive," Joel told The Hollywood Reporter . According to MedlinePlus , normal pressure hydrocephalus is an abnormal or excessive buildup of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain, which can impact brain function, cause walking or gait changes, or incontinence. In the interview, Joel downplayed the impact of hydrocephalus, calling it "not that serious," but also said he still is unable to perform as he used to. Tour helicopter makes hard landing on pier in Bayonne 15 minutes ago Bob Boone, MLB All-Star and father of Yankees manager, dies at 78 9 minutes ago Woman critically injured, 2 children and another person hurt in overnight Bronx house fire 32 minutes ago Joel revealed publicly that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus in May 2025 and canceled shows he had been scheduled to perform. "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance," a statement shared on Joel's Instagram page read at the time. "Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." Joel previously revealed that in addition to physical therapy, he underwent brain surgery for his hydrocephalus, where doctors placed a shunt in his brain, which helped with some of his symptoms. No other details have been revealed about the Dec. 14 event at FAU so far. ABC News contributed to this report. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BILLY JOEL CONCERT U.S. & WORLD Watch Live ON NOW Tour helicopter makes hard landing on pier 15 minutes ago Bob Boone, MLB All-Star and father of Yankees manager, dies at 78 9 minutes ago Woman critically injured, 2 children hurt in overnight Bronx fire 32 minutes ago Grand jury expected to indict man accused in jogger's killing 34 minutes ago AccuWeather: Breezy beauty and what to know about a late week storm 17 minutes ago Defiant Hegseth blasts impeachment effort as 'spectacle,' puts 'target' on troops 1 hour ago Surveillance video shows men vandalizing Maserati in Queens Mike Bloomberg, Diana Taylor marry after 26 years together