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Madison Square Garden, Midtown, Manhattan

Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind & Fire at Madison Square Garden

Two generations of groove on one Garden stage — Lionel Richie trades hits with Earth, Wind & Fire, from 'All Night Long' to 'September.'

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This is a double bill with no filler: Lionel Richie's 'Easy,' 'Hello' and 'All Night Long' stacked against Earth, Wind & Fire's 'September,' 'Boogie Wonderland' and 'Let's Groove,' all inside the world's most famous arena. Both acts remain formidable live — EWF's horn section alone is worth the ticket. If you want one night this summer where every single song is a singalong, this is it.

What to expect

A multigenerational crowd on its feet from the first horn stab, with both acts playing full sets of wall-to-wall hits. Expect elaborate production, disco balls' worth of nostalgia, and a finale that empties into Midtown still singing. Arena shows at the Garden run long — settle in.

Good to know

  • Sits directly above Penn Station — nearly every subway line and LIRR/NJ Transit connect underneath
  • MSG enforces a bag policy; small bags only and expect airport-style screening
  • Resale prices tend to dip closest to showtime for legacy acts
  • Great for parents-and-adult-kids outings — the catalog spans five decades
  • Concessions are pricey; eat before in Koreatown a block north
  • Aisle-dancing is inevitable at this one — dress to move

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Common questions

Do both acts play full sets?

Co-headline tours typically give each act a substantial full set rather than a short opener slot — expect a long night covering both catalogs.

How do I get there?

Madison Square Garden sits atop Penn Station at 33rd Street and 7th Avenue — take the 1/2/3, A/C/E, LIRR or NJ Transit and you're inside without touching the street.