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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Earth, Wind & Fire Announces September 2026 North American Tour Dates

The legendary R&B group will perform across California and other select venues, with tickets available for purchase.

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Earth, Wind & Fire Announces September 2026 North American Tour Dates

Earth, Wind & Fire is set to embark on a series of North American concerts throughout September 2026. The tour, which features the group performing at venues across the United States, includes multiple dates in California, along with stops in other states.

September 2026 Concert Schedule

The '70s R&B legends will play six shows in September. Five of these concerts are scheduled in California:

  • September 15: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Sacramento, CA
  • September 16: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Sacramento, CA
  • September 18: Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA
  • September 19: San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA
  • September 26: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA (with Lionel Richie)

A sixth September performance is scheduled for September 30 at the United Center in Chicago, IL, also featuring Lionel Richie.

Ticket Information and Pricing

Tickets for all Earth, Wind & Fire September concerts are currently available. As of publication, the lowest found ticket price for a California show was $66 on StubHub, including fees, for the September 16th Sacramento date. Tickets for the San Francisco concert with Lionel Richie start at $91, including fees.

Extended Tour Schedule and Setlist

Following their September engagements, the band has further dates planned across the U.S. and beyond. These include shows in Columbus, OH (October 2); Las Vegas, NV (October 16-31); Atlantic City, NJ (December 11-12); Thackerville, OK (December 31); and West Palm Beach, FL (March 6, 2027).

When performing their own headlining shows, Earth, Wind & Fire typically plays a setlist of 21 songs, featuring hits such as "Shining Star," "Fantasy," "Let's Groove," and their iconic track "September." Concerts that include Lionel Richie as a special guest will feature a shorter setlist, estimated to be around 13 songs.

Band Lineup

The current iteration of Earth, Wind & Fire features original members Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson, alongside long-standing bandmates and newer additions. The lineup includes B. David Whitworth, Myron McKinley, John Paris, Philip Bailey, Jr., Morris O’Connor, and Serg Dimitrijevic.


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