Release - International Superstar Lionel Richie and Legendary Musical Powerhouse Earth, Wind & Fire Announce 2026 North American Tour Coming to Tampa
January 26, 2026
Contact: Maddie Burgner (813.301.6659, mburgner@viniksportsgroup.com)
INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR LIONEL RICHIE AND LEGENDARY MUSICAL POWERHOUSE EARTH, WIND & FIRE ANNOUNCE 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR COMING TO TAMPA
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Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10:00 a.m.
TAMPA, FL – Today, legendary singer, songwriter and producer Lionel Richie and one of the best-selling bands of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire announced their 2026 North American Tour, including a stop at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-city tour kicks off on Wednesday, June 24 in Saint Paul making stops across North America in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up in Austin on Friday, Aug. 14.
PRESALE: Citi is the official card of Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire 2026 Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 10:00 a.m. until Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10:00 p.m. through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, limited edition tour poster, specially designed VIP gift item and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
Lionel Richie’s show is created in partnership with Brian Burke Creative.
ABOUT LIONEL RICHIE
International superstar Lionel Richie boasts a discography of albums and singles that is second to none. With more than 125 million albums sold worldwide, an Oscar®, Golden Globe® and four Grammy Awards®, Richie has been honored with distinctions including 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year and the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors. In March 2018, Richie cemented his iconic legacy as he imprinted his hand and footprints at Hollywood’s storied TCL Chinese Theatre. In 2022, he was both inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and received the 2022 American Music Awards Icon Award, his 18th AMA award. He also received the 2022 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress. Richie debuted and served as producer on the documentary The Greatest Night in Pop, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim. The Greatest Night in Pop quickly became a cultural phenomenon as the most watched music documentary of 2024 with a staggering 1.3 billion minutes viewed. Richie has served as a judge on ABC's "American Idol" for the past eight seasons and is back for its 9th season. He also served as executive producer on AppleTV+’s “KPOPPED,” which hit No. 1 in South Korea and the top 10 in 99 countries. Most recently, Richie offered an intimate and candid reflection on his journey through music, fame and personal transformation in his New York Times bestselling memoir Truly, released on Sept. 30, 2025.
ABOUT EARTH, WIND & FIRE
Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as the plant, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever. They’ve scored eight number one hits and have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. They’ve released 23 albums; eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. They've won an impressive nine GRAMMY® Awards including one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music and, in 2019, their contributions to arts and culture were acknowledged in Washington DC with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors.
The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere. From the funky and infectious “Let’s Groove” to the timeless dance classic “September” to the heartfelt “Reasons,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s catalog of hits has become the soundtrack to many lives; now, then and forever.
TICKETS: Tickets for this event go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com. Advanced parking passes are available at ParkWhiz.com. Visit benchmarkintlarena.com or call 813.301.2500 for more information.
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