Lionel Richie, known for his legendary 1980s tracks ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Stuck On You’ and ‘All Night Long (All Night)’, has announced a 2025 UK and Ireland tour titled ‘Say Hello To The Hits’.
The forthcoming tour, taking place during May and June 2025, will mark Richie’s first UK and Ireland tour since 2016.
‘Say Hello To The Hits’ tour will place Richie’s iconic tracks, from multiple decades, at the forefront. From his contributions to funk and soul group The Commodores with tracks like ‘Easy’ and ‘Brick House’ along with his memorable solo hits like ‘Hello’, ‘Say You, Say Me’ and ‘My Destiny’.
IT’S OFFICIAL, I’m bringing my Say Hello To The Hits tour to the UK and Europe in 2025!! Let’s make some unforgettable memories together!
Head to https://t.co/uTogQTMgof for more information. #SayHelloToTheHits
VIP Experience Ticket Packages Are Available for All Shows! pic.twitter.com/LcDrvVzBqo
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) October 21, 2024
This upcoming tour plans to showcase Richie’s musical legacy to his multi-generational fans whilst highlighting his talent as one of the greatest songwriters and entertainers. ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ will use a new production, which remains unique and unseen by UK and Europe audiences. All these efforts will ensure attendees will experience the smooth and soulful musicality of a musician they already know and love.
Richie, now 73-years old, last performed in the UK during King Charles III’s Coronation Concert in 2023, at Windsor Castle. The musical legend performed many of his most notable tracks, including a rendition of ‘Easy’ and ‘All Night Long (All Night)’.
The soul icon has had a continual presence in the industry, from being a judge on ABC’s ‘American Idol’ to touring the United States last year with Earth, Wind & Fire on their ‘Sing A Song All Night Long’ tour, which encountered 20-city wide shows.
Richie is also part-way through his Las Vegas residency, the ‘Lionel Richie: King of Hearts’ show at the Encore Theater, completing over 48 performances since it began in 2019, and continues well into 2025.
This time, Richie brings his talents swiftly to the UK. The tour commences in Belfast on May 31 at the SSE Arena before heading to other prominent cities, including: Glasgow, London, Birmingham and Manchester.
Tickets for all my shows across the UK and Europe next year are now officially on sale! I cannot wait to dance, sing and party with you all in 2025.
Get ready to Say Hello To The Hits
Head to https://t.co/uTogQTMgof to grab your tickets today. #SayHelloToTheHits pic.twitter.com/oCNMMENi8N
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) October 28, 2024
Tickets to the ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ tour went on sale on October 25 at 10am. Tickets can be purchased here.
Due to the high demand for Richie’s UK and Ireland tour, two additional shows were added. A second show in Manchester on June 13 and a second in London on June 15.
Lionel Richie’s ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ tour dates:
31/5/25 – SSE Arena, Belfast
01/6 – 3Arena, Dublin
04/6 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
06/6 – The O2, London
08/6 – Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield
09/6 – Utilita arena Birmingham, Birmingham
12/6 – Co-op Live, Manchester
13/6 – Cop-op Live, Manchester
15/6 – The O2, London
