Billy Joel, tribute shows keep his songs live in Germany
Published on 08/12/2026 at 15:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Billy Joel remains one of the defining voices of piano-driven rock and pop, and in 2026 his songs will be back on German stages through dedicated tribute shows. According to Eventim’s listings for All About Joel and Joel - A Tribute to Billy Joel, multiple concerts are planned in German cities from June 2026 into April 2027.Eventim tour overview
Tribute dates bring Joel’s catalog to German venues
The most immediate anchor for fans in Germany is the run of All About Joel - A Tribute to Billy Joel shows, which Eventim lists between June 5, 2026 and April 9, 2027, including stops in Dortmund’s Hansa Theater Hörde and Hamburg’s MarX.Eventim tour overview
Additional German dates include Leverkusen’s Scala Club, Mainz’s KUZ Kulturzentrum, Kaiserslautern’s Irish House and venues in Würzburg, Gifhorn, Braunschweig, Lorsch and Regensburg-Obertraubling, among others, giving the tour a broad national footprint.Eventim tour overview
How this fits Joel’s ongoing touring pause
While tribute acts carry his music in Germany, Billy Joel himself is in a medically induced pause. His official site announced in March 2025 that upcoming concert dates would be postponed for four months due to surgery and physical therapy, with the tour scheduled to resume in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025.Billy Joel concert postponement statement
The same statement lists rescheduled stadium shows into 2026, including March 14, 2026 at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, April 10, 2026 at Syracuse’s JMA Wireless Dome with Sting, May 22, 2026 at Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium and large outdoor dates in Edinburgh and Liverpool later that year.Billy Joel concert postponement statement
All news and background on Billy Joel
For more coverage of Billy Joel’s touring history, tributes and chart impact, you can find additional articles and updates in our archive.
How Billy Joel’s work sounds live and on record
Billy Joel’s catalog blends rock, pop and jazz-inflected piano ballads, with key albums such as The Stranger (1977), 52nd Street (1978) and Glass Houses (1980) shaping his reputation as a storyteller and melodist. Songs like Piano Man, New York State of Mind and Vienna are staples of his live sets.
His historic Madison Square Garden residency in New York, which ended with his 150th show at the arena on July 25, 2024, showcased deep cuts alongside hits, with setlists that moved from Miami 2017 and Zanzibar to encore runs of We Didn’t Start the Fire and Uptown Girl.Best Classic Bands residency report
Where Billy Joel stands now
Billy Joel has stadium and arena dates rescheduled into 2026, including March 14, 2026 at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, while in Germany tribute acts such as All About Joel and Joel - A Tribute to Billy Joel are currently the only announced shows carrying his music live.
Billy Joel at a glance
- Act: Billy Joel
- Genre: Rock / pop with piano focus
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active since: 1970s
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: Columbia Records
- Key works: Piano Man (1973), The Stranger (1977), 52nd Street (1978), Glass Houses (1980)
- Current album/single: Turn the Lights Back On, released in early 2024
- Charts / certifications: The Stranger reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and earned multi-Platinum certification in the US; Piano Man and several other singles are certified Gold or higher in multiple territories.
- Next live date: March 14, 2026, Toronto, Rogers Centre (Billy Joel, solo)
Frequently asked questions about Billy Joel
Is Billy Joel performing in Germany in late 2026?
There are no announced Billy Joel concerts in Germany for late 2026, but tribute tours such as All About Joel - A Tribute to Billy Joel are scheduled across German venues from June 2026 to April 2027.
What is Billy Joel’s next confirmed concert date?
According to his official tour update, Billy Joel’s rescheduled stadium run includes a solo show at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on March 14, 2026, followed by dates in Syracuse, Salt Lake City, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Charlotte.
Which songs are most often played at Billy Joel’s concerts?
Setlists from his Madison Square Garden residency and recent stadium shows regularly feature Piano Man, New York State of Mind, Miami 2017, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, We Didn’t Start the Fire, Uptown Girl and It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.
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