International superstar Lionel Richie has announced a UK and European headline tour with ‘Say Hello To The Hits’. Known for his smooth vocals and timeless classics, the award-winning musician will embark on a series of electrifying performances, kicking off with five arena dates across the UK before continuing into Europe for a summer of live shows.
‘Say Hello To The Hits’ kicks off at the SSE Arena in Belfast on 31 May. Richie will then hit the stage for a string of UK tour dates, lighting up the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 4 June, before gracing London’s iconic The O2 on 6 June. Fans can also catch him at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on 8 June, and Utilita Arena Birmingham on 9 June, before bringing the UK leg of the tour to a close at Manchester’s Co-op Live on 12 June.
The ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ tour will see a new production, never seen before in the UK & Europe.
Lionel Richie, a Grammy Awards®, Oscar®, and Golden Globe® winning icon, has sold over 125 million records worldwide. As one of the most celebrated figures in music history, his illustrious career spans over multiple decades, producing unforgettable anthems like ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘We Are The World’, ‘Easy’ and many more.
Renowned for his world-class showmanship and ability to connect with audiences across generations, Richie’s performances are a masterclass in both nostalgia and energy. His headline performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2015 drew the festival’s largest crowd of the year, cementing his place as a legendary live performer.
Say Hello To The Hits’ is set to be a magical tribute to Richie’s enduring legacy as one of music’s greatest songwriters and entertainers, and a true cultural icon.
Tickets will go on public sale starting Friday, 25 October at 10am BST via Ticketmaster, AXS, Alt Tickets, Gigantic and direct from each venue.