Bruce Springsteen Postpones September Shows, Citing Doctor’s Advice Regarding Peptic Ulcers

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band perform on tour at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Aug. 30, 2023. Scott Roth/Invision/AP

NEW YORK—The Boss is taking an unexpected breather and postponing his September shows, citing doctors’ orders.

Bruce Springsteen announced on his website Wednesday that he was postponing shows for the remainder of the month while he is treated for symptoms of “peptic ulcer disease.”