Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire Announce 2026 North American Tour

The legendary artists will hit the road together for a 26-city trek this summer.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Music icons Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire are joining forces once again for a co-headlining North American tour in 2026. The 'Sing a Song All Night Long' tour will visit 26 cities across the U.S. and Canada, kicking off on June 24th in Saint Paul, Minnesota and wrapping up on August 14th in Austin, Texas.

Why it matters

Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire have collaborated on tours in the past, delighting fans with their timeless hits and dynamic live performances. This new joint tour is highly anticipated, as the two acts have not toured together since 2021.

The details

The tour will feature stops in major markets like Toronto, Chicago, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, and Los Angeles. Before linking up with Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire will play a string of their own tour and festival dates in cities like Atlanta, New Orleans, Louisville, and Australia.

  • The 'Sing a Song All Night Long' tour kicks off on June 24, 2026 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
  • The tour will wrap up on August 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

The players

Lionel Richie

A legendary singer, songwriter and record producer known for hits like 'Hello', 'Dancing on the Ceiling', and 'All Night Long'.

Earth, Wind & Fire

A renowned R&B/funk band known for their energetic live shows and iconic songs such as 'September', 'Shining Star', and 'Let's Groove'.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be hitting the road again with our good friend Lionel. Our fans have been asking for us to tour together, and we can't wait to give them an unforgettable experience.”

— Philip Bailey, Co-Founder of Earth, Wind & Fire (kprs.com)

“Lionel and I have been friends for decades, and we always have such a blast performing together. This tour is going to be one for the ages.”

— Verdine White, Co-Founder of Earth, Wind & Fire (kprs.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Sing a Song All Night Long' tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 15th at 10am local time.

The takeaway

The joint tour between Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire promises to be a must-see event for fans of timeless R&B and funk music. The two acts' collaborative history and chemistry on stage will surely make for an unforgettable concert experience.