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Madison Square Garden, Midtown, Manhattan

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing a Song All Night Long

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire share one MSG stage — 'All Night Long' into 'September,' two legacy catalogs in a single night.

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This is a double-headliner where every single song is a generational sing-along: Earth, Wind & Fire's horn-driven funk machine and Lionel Richie's velvet hit parade trading the Garden stage in one night. Both acts are touring institutions who still deliver full-production arena sets, and the crossover crowd — families, wedding-playlist devotees, funk heads — makes the room feel like one giant reunion. For a big, joyful, zero-risk Saturday night out, nothing this weekend beats it.

What to expect

Two full sets of wall-to-wall hits with big-band horns, disco balls and mass sing-alongs from 'Shining Star' to 'All Night Long.' The Garden crowd for legacy soul acts skews celebratory and multigenerational. Expect a roughly three-hour night with premium arena production.

Good to know

  • MSG sits directly above Penn Station — nearly every subway line and NJ Transit/LIRR get you there
  • Two full headline sets means an earlier start than typical arena shows; don't stroll in late
  • Ticket prices run the arena spectrum, with upper-bowl seats the value play
  • Bag policy is strict at the Garden; small bags only
  • Great pick for a multigenerational group — this catalog spans five decades

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Common questions

Do both acts play full sets?

Yes — it's a co-headlining tour, with Earth, Wind & Fire and Lionel Richie each performing their own full set on the same night.

How much are tickets?

Seats start around $100 through official channels, rising sharply for lower-bowl and floor positions.