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Paul Simon Cancels Philadelphia Shows for Urgent Back Surgery

He has arranged full refunds for ticket holders ahead of a minor surgical procedure for chronic back pain, with plans to resume his A Quiet Celebration Tour on July 7 in Long Beach.

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Paul Simon is set to undergo surgery following severe back pain that prompted him to cancel two concerts over the weekend.
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Overview

  • Simon cancelled his June 28 and 29 performances at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music after his chronic back pain became unmanageable.
  • He is scheduled to undergo a minor surgical procedure in the coming days to address the condition and hopes to recover quickly.
  • Promoter Ensemble Arts Philly confirmed that full refunds will be issued to ticket holders within seven days of the cancellations.
  • The A Quiet Celebration Tour is scheduled to resume July 7 at Long Beach’s Terrace Theater after the procedure.
  • Simon intends to look into rescheduling the missed Philadelphia dates once he is back on the road.