Overview

• Simon called off his June 28 and 29 concerts at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music after dealing with chronic and intense back pain.
• In an Instagram announcement the 83-year-old said his condition became unmanageable and requires a minor surgical procedure in the coming days.
• Ensemble Arts Philly will issue full refunds to ticket holders within seven days of the canceled performances.
• The singer’s team is hopeful he will recover in time to complete the remaining North American dates and explore make-up shows in Philadelphia.
• The A Quiet Celebration tour is scheduled to resume on July 7 at Long Beach Performing Arts Center’s Terrace Theater on the West Coast.