Billy Joel - tribute tours carry his songs across Germany
Published on 09/02/2026 at 13:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Billy Joel stays away from touring in 2026, but his music is set to fill German venues thanks to a wave of tribute concerts. According to the ticket portal Perto, the series All About Joel - A Tribute to Billy Joel will visit multiple German cities between October 2026 and January 2027.
All About Joel dates in German cities
The concert series All About Joel - A Tribute to Billy Joel is officially listed as running from September 26, 2026 to April 9, 2027, with several stops in Germany during that period. The Perto listing highlights shows under this title as a dedicated tribute to Joel’s songbook in mid-sized theaters and halls across the country. Perto event overview
German fans get a first chance to experience the show in Bavaria when All About Joel plays Eventhall-Airport in Obertraubling on October 23, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. (20:00). The route then moves north and west, creating an informal mini-tour of Joel’s biggest hits and deep cuts for audiences far from his native New York.
Focus on Dortmund, Gifhorn, Würzburg and Hamburg
After Obertraubling, All About Joel - A Tribute to Billy Joel continues with a concert at Hansa Theater Hörde in Dortmund on November 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. (19:30). The same listing shows a further German date at Kultbahnhof Gifhorn on November 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (17:00), underlining the tour’s reach into smaller regional venues. Tribute listings overview
The schedule continues in Franconia with a performance at Keller Z87 in Würzburg on December 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. (20:00), before heading north to Markthalle MarX in Hamburg on January 8, 2027 at 8:00 p.m. (20:00). Taken together, these dates show a clear strategy: to bring Joel’s catalog into a spread of German cities rather than concentrating on a single metropolitan area.
All news and background on Billy Joel
For readers in Germany, further reports trace Billy Joel’s catalog, tribute shows and chart history beyond the current tribute tour wave.
Where Billy Joel himself stands live
Billy Joel’s own official site reports that he has cancelled all scheduled concerts following a diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and that upcoming dates are postponed to allow for treatment. The tour section currently shows no active dates, indicating that he is not performing live while this medical issue is being addressed. Official Billy Joel site
The musical core of Billy Joel’s catalog
Billy Joel’s body of work blends rock, pop and piano-driven singer-songwriter ballads, with key albums such as The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and An Innocent Man shaping his reputation. Signature songs like Piano Man, New York State of Mind and Uptown Girl show his range from barroom storytelling to radio-ready pop hooks.
Billy Joel at a Glance
- Act: Billy Joel
- Genre: Rock, pop, piano rock
- Origin: New York, United States
- Active: since 1971
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: Columbia Records
- Key works: The Stranger (1977), 52nd Street (1978), Glass Houses (1980), An Innocent Man (1983)
- Current album/single: Turn the Lights Back On, release date as listed on his official site
- Charts / certifications: Multiple classic albums, including The Stranger, have reached high positions on US and international charts and earned Platinum certifications in several markets.
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Joel
Is Billy Joel touring in 2026?
As of early September 2026, Billy Joel’s official site states that all scheduled concerts have been cancelled due to a medical condition, and there are no active tour dates listed.
What is All About Joel - A Tribute to Billy Joel?
All About Joel - A Tribute to Billy Joel is a six-piece tribute band that focuses on recreating the musical variety and complexity of Joel’s catalog, from hits like Piano Man and Uptown Girl to lesser-known songs, in concerts across Germany and beyond.
Where in Germany can fans hear Billy Joel’s songs live in late 2026?
In Germany, tribute show All About Joel has concerts scheduled in Obertraubling, Dortmund, Gifhorn, Würzburg and Hamburg between October 23, 2026 and January 8, 2027, giving fans across several regions a chance to hear Joel’s songs performed live.
