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Lionel Richie

Sunday, 08 June 2025

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, arriving at Utilita Arena Sheffield for the only date in Yorkshire on Sunday, 08 June 2025 before continuing into Europe for a summer of live shows.

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 four 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 go on presale Thursday, 24 October 2024 at 10am (accessible by signing up to the Utilita Arena Sheffield newsletter) and general sale Friday, 25 October 2024 at 10am.