Lionel Richie concerts postponed after he got dizzy during the opening night of his Sing a Song All Night Long tour in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and the show ended early. Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, were the two stops pushed back after the onstage episode.
Saint Paul Stops at Three Times a Lady
Richie, 77 years old, felt the spell while performing "Dancing on the Ceiling," then briefly came back for "Three Times a Lady" before leaving during an intermission. Dino Soldo told concertgoers the singer was "not feeling well" and added, "He won't be able to continue. Additional information will be available," which turned a live show into a quick exit for everyone holding a ticket.
John Paris later said Richie appeared to be "a little dehydrated," but he could not confirm the exact cause. Richie was then taken to a hospital as a precaution, a step that points to rest and observation rather than an immediate return to the stage.
Chicago and Columbus and
Live Nation postponed the Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, performances after doctors advised Richie to "rest and return to full health." The company also said he was "heartbroken to postpone these two shows and cannot wait to be back performing for his fans," language that signals the schedule change is tied to recovery, not production trouble.
Brenda Harvey-Richie wrote on X on June 26, 2026, "Thanking everyone for your concern! Lionel is OK and will be back on the stage. ❤️❤️" That message cuts against the worry that followed the Saint Paul ending, but it still leaves the practical issue in place for fans in Chicago and Columbus: the concerts are off the board until replacement dates are announced.
Richie has not addressed the incident himself, and the source offers no further detail on what caused the dizziness. For ticket holders, the useful takeaway is simple: the two postponed shows are tied to a health break, the singer has been told to rest, and the new dates will be the only thing that matters once they arrive.
