Lionel Richie announces exclusive one-off UK show for summer 2026

20 March 2026, 10:08

Lionel Richie will play the opening night of the 2026 HeritageLive concerts.

Lionel Richie has announced a very special concert taking place in the UK this summer.

The legendary singer-songwriter will play the opening night of the HeritageLive Festival at the Sandringham Estate on Thursday, August 20.

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Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 27 at 9am, with a pre-sale starting on Wednesday, March 25 via See Tickets.

VIP Packages are also available, which include tours of the Sandringham Estate.

Giles Cooper of HeritageLive Festivals said: "Lionel Richie is quite simply one of the greatest entertainers of all time.

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"From his early days at Motown through to the incredible solo career that has seen him sell millions of records and perform to audiences all over the world, his music has soundtracked generations.

"To have an artist of his calibre perform an exclusive UK show for us at The Sandringham Estate in 2026 is truly special, and we can't wait for what is going to be an unforgettable evening of timeless music!"

Lionel isn't the only big name already announced for this year's series of concerts, with Eric Clapton plus special guest Ronnie Wood already booked to play on Sunday, August 23.