Billy Joel to play European exclusive show at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in 2024

08 December 2023, 14:00 | Written by Tyler Damara Kelly

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Billy Joel has announced a one-off show at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 9 August 2024.

Billy Joel will be joined by special guest Chris Isaak. This incredibly special show will be Billy Joel’s first in Cardiff and his only European performance in 2024.

Brilliant news for Billy Joel fans. He’s set to play his first gig in Wales since 1980 - and his first ever in Cardiff!

The Piano Man will perform at the Principality Stadium on Friday 9 August 2024. The last time he played Wales was 43 years ago at Deeside Leisure Centre. 🎹 pic.twitter.com/ZbliycTHT7
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The long list of accolades awarded to Joel across his career is testament to the revere given to him by fans, critics and fellow musicians alike. Joel was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by his idol Ray Charles in 1999. He is the recipient of six GRAMMY Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Legend Award, Joel has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame including the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award; and he was inducted by Barack and Michelle Obama at the 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honor; and he received a TONY AWARD for Movin' Out – a Broadway musical based on his music.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 15 December at 10am and pre-sale registration is now open via aegpresents.co.uk.