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Paul Simon Cancels Concerts Due to Back Surgery

6/29/2025

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Paul Simon has been forced to cancel his upcoming concerts at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music on June 28-29 due to debilitating back pain that demands urgent care. In a heartfelt social media post, he shared his hopes of returning to his A Quiet Celebration Tour following a minor surgery. Ticket holders will receive full refunds, with the tour resuming on July 7 in Long Beach, California.

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Paul Simon has been forced to cancel his upcoming concerts at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music on June 28-29 due to debilitating back pain that demands urgent care. In a heartfelt social media post, he shared his hopes of returning to his A Quiet Celebration Tour following a minor surgery. Ticket holders will receive full refunds, with the tour resuming on July 7 in Long Beach, California.