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

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

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

Legendary musicians Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire are joining forces once again for a co-headlining North American tour in the summer of 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 stage presence. This new joint tour is highly anticipated, as the two acts have not toured together since 2022. The tour is expected to be a major draw for music lovers across the continent.

The details

The tour will feature Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire performing their extensive catalogs of beloved songs. Before linking up with Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire will play a string of their own tour and festival dates, stopping in cities like Atlanta, New Orleans, Louisville, and Australia. The full list of tour dates can be found on the artists' respective websites.

  • 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 performances and chart-topping songs such as 'September', 'Shining Star' and 'Let's Groove'.

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The takeaway

The joint tour between Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire is an exciting opportunity for fans to experience two of the most iconic acts in music history performing together on stage. The tour is expected to be a major highlight of the 2026 summer concert season.