Overview

• Simon canceled his June 28 and 29 shows at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music after reporting unmanageable back pain.
• An Instagram statement said he is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure in the coming days to treat his chronic condition.
• Ticket holders for the canceled performances will receive full refunds from their original point of purchase.
• The A Quiet Celebration Tour, his first North American run since 2018, is set to resume at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center on July 7.
• Simon, 83, has also adapted to significant hearing loss this tour through customized stage monitoring and acoustical adjustments.