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31st Jan 2018

Lionel Richie misses the UK so much he’s taking a gig in Northampton

Will Lavin

Hello, is it Northampton you’re looking for?

That’s right, the man, the myth, the legend, Lionel Richie is coming to Northampton, among many other towns and cities throughout the UK this summer.

Claiming to have missed the UK, the former Commodores frontman will be returning to explore parts of the UK he’s never visited before. The summer tour will visit iconic venues across the country, in areas such as Northampton, Perth, London, Lincoln, Shrewsbury, Leigh, Carlisle, Scarborough, Chesterfield, Hove and North Norfolk.

Lionel said of his return:

“I’ve been missing the UK and can’t wait to make my long awaited return and to see parts of the country I’ve never made it out to before. The fans are always incredible and they make the atmosphere at every show electric, so I look forward to singing along with them soon.”

Performing hits from his extensive catalogue that spans decades, Richie’s shows are world renowned for their party atmosphere. Fans will be able to enjoy timeless hits and sing along to classics such as “Lady”, “Truly”, “Dancing on the Ceiling”, “Say You Say Me”, “Hello” and “All Night Long”.

Tickets go on sale Friday February 2nd from 10am and are available from Ticketmaster/ AXS/ Gigantic/ AltTickets. For the Hampton Court date please visit: here.

Lionel Richie UK tour dates are as follows:

Friday June 1st: Northampton, Franklin’s Gardens
Sunday June 3rd: Perth, McDiarmid Park
Tuesday June 5th: London, Hampton Court Palace Festival
Wednesday June 6th: London, Hampton Court Palace Festival
Sunday June 10th: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Showground
Wednesday June 13th: Shrewsbury, Montgomery Waters Meadow
Saturday June 16th: Leigh, Leigh Sports Village
Sunday June 17th: Carlisle, Brunton Park
Tuesday June 19th: Scarborough, Open Air Theatre
Thursday June 21st: Chesterfield, Proact Stadium
Saturday June 23rd: Hove, The 1st Central County Ground
Sunday June 24th: Holkham nr Wells-next-the-Sea , Holkham Hall