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Earth Wind & Fire & Lionel Richie Cancel San Francisco Show

Published 7 August 2026

A major concert featuring Earth, Wind & Fire and Lionel Richie was abruptly canceled on Thursday, August 6, just moments before showtime at San Francisco's Chase Center. The cancellation was due to a medical emergency involving a member of the Earth, Wind & Fire band, forcing thousands of fans already inside the arena to leave.

The band announced the postponement in a statement posted on Instagram, citing the medical emergency as the reason they were unable to perform. The statement confirmed the show would be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon. Ticket holders were instructed to retain their tickets for the future date or seek refunds at their point of purchase. The band apologized for the unexpected change and thanked fans for their understanding. No further details were provided regarding which band member was affected or the nature of the medical issue.

This incident marks the second health-related disruption for the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour, which pairs the funk legends with the pop and soul superstar. The tour's opening night on June 24 in St. Paul, Minnesota, was cut short when Lionel Richie, 77, experienced dizziness on stage. After performing part...

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