Paul Simon undergoes successful back surgery, reschedules Long Beach concert

Paul Simon recently underwent successful back surgery and will be returning to the stage to perform. However, the set date has been postponed by a day, as the 83-year-old singer is recovering.

Paul Frederic Simon, popularly known by his stage name, Paul Simon, was supposed to perform at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, California, on July 7, 2025.

Paul's "excruciating back pain" is also the reason why he had to cancel two other performances in Philadelphia. Simon cancelled the shows just hours before he started his set. The announcement was made on Instagram. The post reads:

"Regretfully, Paul Simon must cancel two shows tonight June 28 and tomorrow night June 29 — at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them."

The post continued on a positive note:

"However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates."

Paul Simon announces successful back surgery and updates on California show

Five days after Simon canceled the Philadelphia shows, he again took to Instagram to give his fans health updates, as well as updates to his performance at The Terrace Theater.

The Instagram post reads:

"As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time. Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected. However, it has become clear he will need one additional day of rest and recuperation to insure he is able to perform at the top of his ability in Long Beach."

It continued:

"Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to move the previously scheduled show on Monday, July 7, at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, to Tuesday, July 8. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach on Tuesday."

The post also mentioned that those who have purchased tickets but are unable to attend the show can get their refunds from where they purchased the tickets.

Paul Simon's 20-city "Quiet Celebration Tour" started on April 4, 2025, at the Saenger Theater, and is scheduled to conclude by August 3, 2025, at the Benaroya Hall in Seattle.

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Edited by Benidamika Jones Latam