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Earth Wind and Fire, the group that brought the world “September,” is on tour all month long.
From September 15-30, the ’70s R&B legends will groove at six theaters, resorts, bowls and arenas all over North America.
That includes not one, not two, not three, not four but five (!) shows in California. They’re set to take place at:
Hard Rock Hotel and CasinoSacramento, CATuesday, Sept. 15Hard Rock Hotel and CasinoSacramento, CAWednesday, Sept. 16Santa Barbara BowlSanta Barbara, CAFriday, Sept. 18San Diego Civic TheatreSan Diego, CASaturday, Sept. 19Chase CenterSan Francisco, CASaturday, Sept. 26with Lionel Richie
If you’d like to be there, tickets are available for all six Earth Wind and Fire September concerts.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one California show was $66 including fees on StubHub.
Philip Bailey and co.’s gig at the Chase Center with Lionel Richie has inventory starting at $91 including fees.
Should you attend a show with Richie, EWF will likely perform 13 songs based on our findings at Set List FM.
Solo shows of theirs are typically made up of 21 tracks.
Regardless of the concert, the Rock Hall of Famers play fan favorites “Shining Star,” “Sing A Song,” “Fantasy,” “Let’s Groove” and, of course, “September.”
“Their musicianship is extraordinary, but what stood out was their ability to make the performance feel like a celebration rather than a concert. It was truly monumental to see the band,” Rock DNA Magazine noted in a review of July concert in Hartford, CT.
“By the time the closing chorus arrived, everyone in the building had become part of the performance.”
After September, the long-time hitmakers have gigs lined up in Columbus (Oct. 2), Las Vegas (Oct. 16-31), Atlantic City (Dec. 11-12), Thackerville, OK (Dec. 31) and West Palm Beach, FL (March 6, 2027).
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Earth Wind and Fire’s September 2026 dates and subsequent tour below.
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
All North American Earth Wind and Fire tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found right below.
Going to a full “non-Lionel Richie” EWF concert?
These are the 21 tracks the group typically brings to the stage (this is from their Sept. 12 Reno gig), courtesy of Set List FM.
08.) “Got to Get You Into My Life” (The Beatles cover)
10.) “Departure / Keep Your Head to the Sky (intro)”
15.) “After the Love Has Gone” (David Foster cover)
16.) “That’s the Way of the World”
Questlove’s Earth Wind and Fire documentary officially hit HBO on Friday, June 7.
If you’d like a taste, we recommend checking out the groovy, uplifting and downright inspiring trailer here:
Although EWF has run into tragedy over the past few years, a few original members along with newer bandmates keep the group’s historic legacy alive.
Philip Bailey – lead vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba (1972–1984; 1987–present)Verdine White – bass guitar, backing vocals (1970–1984; 1987–present)Ralph Johnson – percussion, backing vocals (1972–1984; 1987–present)
B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals (1996–present)Myron McKinley – keyboards, musical director (2001–present)John Paris – drums, vocals (2001–present)Philip Bailey, Jr. – vocals, percussion (2008–present)Morris O’Connor – lead guitar, vocals (2008–present)Serg Dimitrijevic – rhythm guitar, vocals (2012–present)
While Earth Wind and Fire puts on a one-of-a-kind live show, many bucket list acts are also taking their singular hits on the road this year, too.
Here are just five of the most essential R&B tours that might be headed to a venue near you in 2026.
Still not enough music for you? If that’s the case, try out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show of your dreams.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
