Paul Simon Cancels Philly Shows Due to Surgery

Paul Simon, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter, has canceled his June 28 and 29, 2025, shows at Philadelphia's Academy of Music due to unmanageable back pain, requiring immediate medical attention and minor surgery. The cancellations, announced on Simon's Instagram, cannot be rescheduled at this time. Simon had performed the first of three planned Philadelphia shows on June 26, delivering an 85-minute set of new and classic songs. Ticket holders for the canceled shows will receive full refunds. The remainder of Simon's 'A Quiet Celebration' tour, with dates in Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Seattle, remains uncertain pending his recovery. Further updates on the tour's status are expected as Simon recovers.