Paul Simon Cancels Concerts Due To “Unmanageable” Back Pain, Will Undergo “Minor Medical Procedure”

Paul Simon has been forced to cancel two Philadelphia concerts due to “unmanageable” back pain, and the 83-year-old music legend will undergo a “minor medical procedure” to address the issue, according to an Instagram statement released on (Saturday) June 28. The concerts, part of his A Quiet Celebration Tour, were scheduled for June 28 and June 29 at the Academy of Music. “Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don’t have the ability to reschedule them,” reads the statement. “We are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates.” Despite suffering from severe hearing loss, Simon resumed touring in 2025, with upcoming dates still scheduled in Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Seattle. (Billboard)