Lionel Richie live in concert.
ON TOUR

Lionel Richie

113
critic concert reviews
r&b

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

79
%
Based on 
113
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
78
%
Based on 
7
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 113 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Lionel Richie is rated as an impressive live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Lionel Richie concert reviews describe live shows and performances as nostalgic, enjoyable, predictable, energetic, and vibrant.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Lionel Richie concerts? Lionel Richie concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and 45 minutes.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Lionel Richie? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Lionel Richie range from $600,000 - $900,000, with Lionel Richie's current estimated booking fee to be around $600,000.

On tour

Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany (June 29); Royal Arena, København S, Denmark (July 1); Schlossplatz, Stuttgart, Germany (July 2); Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany (July 3); Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland (July 4); Atlas Arena, Łódź, Poland (July 5); O2 Arena, Praha, Czech Republic (July 6); MVM Dome, Budapest, Hungary (July 17); Autódromo de Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil (September 6); Movistar Arena, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina (September 11)

Artist Info

Genre
r&b
Origin
Tuskegee, United States (6/20/1949)
Bio
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, composer, and occasional actor.
Has Performed With
Mariah Carey, John Farnham, Cee-Lo Green, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Earth Wind and Fire
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Express (UK)

June 13, 2025
80
%
Lionel Richie Live In Concert

Birmingham Live (UK)

June 9, 2025
%
Lionel Richie sits at a pristine white grand piano against a stunning sunrise backdrop, the audience softly singing every word. Despite the lack of power in holding the long notes, Lionel’s voice still encapsulates the comforting warmth of the song and a soulful sax solo closes the number with panache and style.

The Telegraph (UK)

June 7, 2025
80
%
Over 50 years on from his first single, the affable entertainer’s greatest hits show proved exactly why his heartfelt funkiness has endured

The Guardian (UK)

June 5, 2025
80
%
larger-than-life legend delivers a lesson in charm

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

June 17, 2024
%
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire play that funky music in Pittsburgh

Riff Magazine (USA)

September 9, 2023
%
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire pull an ‘all-nighter' at Chase Center

Houston Press (USA)

September 3, 2023
%
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire Remain Timeless at Toyota Center

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Image Credit

Eva Rinaldi [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Incoming (27 August 2022)