Legendary singer-songwriter Lionel Richie will take centre stage this Friday, May 15, 2026, as the headline act for the grand opening concert of the newly unveiled Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, Michigan — marking a landmark debut for one of the region’s most anticipated new live music venues.
Joining Richie for the historic evening are special guests The War and Treaty, the soulful husband-and-wife duo celebrated for their genre-blending sound, and local favourite Brian Vander Ark, whose homegrown connection to the Grand Rapids music scene adds a distinctly personal touch to the occasion.
Doors open 90 minutes ahead of the 7:30 p.m. showtime, and last-minute tickets remain available for fans yet to secure their spot at what promises to be an unforgettable night of live music.
The Acrisure Amphitheater debut doubles as a warm-up of sorts for Richie’s much-anticipated “Sing A Song All Night Long” co-headlining tour with iconic funk and R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire.
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That nationwide run is slated to launch in late June 2026, kicking off in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on June 24, before sweeping through major markets including Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles through August 30.
The Grand Rapids concert arrives on the back of a busy and high-profile stretch for the 76-year-old icon.
In recent months, Richie has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages — introducing King Charles III at a King’s Trust Gala, delivering a stirring rendition of “We Are the World” at the 2026 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, and making a celebrated appearance as a presenter at the 2026 Academy Awards.
A fixture on the global entertainment circuit, Richie’s presence at the Acrisure Amphitheater opening underscores both his enduring star power and the venue’s ambition to establish itself as a premier destination for world-class live entertainment.