Somewhere in the run from 1983 to 1985, Lionel Richie was on more radios than practically anyone else in the country — “All Night Long,” “Hello,” the whole dense stretch of crossover pop that made him inescapable in a way the industry still talks about. Earth, Wind & Fire had been at it even longer. Maurice White founded the group in 1969, and by the mid-1970s they were one of the most ambitious live operations in American music — brass and choreography and a catalog that covered more sonic ground in one night than most bands manage in a career. Together, these two acts represent something close to an uninterrupted run of R&B and pop that stretches across more than five decades, and if you want to argue about which particular summer evening they owned, you’d need to be more specific about the year.
This summer they’re touring together. The Sing A Song All Night Long Tour — the name borrows from both catalogs, which tells you something about how the whole thing was designed — runs 26 cities across North America beginning June 24 in Saint Paul. The route moves through Chicago’s United Center, Madison Square Garden in New York, Chase Center in San Francisco, and Intuit Dome in Los Angeles before landing in Texas. Austin’s Moody Center is the final date of the tour: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM CT.
About Lionel Richie
Richie came up as a member of the Commodores before going solo in 1981, and the run that followed — through Can’t Slow Down, Dancing on the Ceiling, and the better part of a decade at or near the top of the charts — made him one of the best-selling recording artists of his generation. He holds an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and four Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2017. His most recent studio album, Tuskegee, came out in 2012. His memoir — also titled Truly — was published in September 2025. He currently serves as a judge on ABC’s American Idol. The live show, built in partnership with Brian Burke Creative, has been one of the more consistently well-produced tours on the arena circuit.
About Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire were founded in 1969 by Maurice White, who built the group from a Chicago session foundation into one of the most distinctive live acts of any era. The band has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, scored eight number-one hits, and earned nine Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Their most recent studio album, Now, Then & Forever, was released in 2013. What they bring to a room, still, is a certain scale — the horns, the harmonies, the catalog depth — that not many touring acts can match.
About Moody Center
Moody Center ATX is Austin’s 15,000-capacity arena, located at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive. It is the city’s primary stop for major national touring acts and the largest indoor concert venue in Central Texas. Full details and event calendar at moodycenteratx.com.
Tickets & Show Info
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. VIP packages — including premium seating, pre-show lounge access, a limited edition tour poster, and a specially designed gift item — are available through vipnation.com. There are no age restrictions for this event. A clear bag policy is in effect at Moody Center. Showtime is 7:30 PM CT.
For more Austin shows, visit the Austin concerts calendar.