LOS ANGELES — Lionel Richie has postponed or canceled multiple concerts in September and October 2026 due to health concerns following a heart procedure. The singer underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib), prompting adjustments to his upcoming tour schedule.

The concert scheduled for Saturday at the Chase Center in San Francisco has been postponed with no makeup date immediately set. The concert scheduled for September 30 at the United Center in Chicago has been canceled. The concert scheduled for October 2 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, has been canceled with no immediate makeup date set.

A representative for Lionel Richie provided an official statement regarding the singer's recovery and current condition. "The doctor said everything went perfectly. Lionel is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon."

Richie is 77 years old. He has a residency scheduled at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with shows set for October 14, 16, 17 and November 11, 13, and 14.

Timeline

On June 24, 2026, Lionel Richie ended a show early in St. Paul, Minnesota, after telling fans he was feeling dizzy. During the June 24 performance, Lionel Richie sat down on stage while performing "Dancing on the Ceiling," stood up, walked a few feet, and sat down again. "When you’re feeling dizzy, sit your ass down," Richie said during the event.

Lionel Richie posted on Instagram on July 4: "Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love. I’m doing well, and I’m grateful for all of you." On August 29, 2026, Lionel Richie reported feeling weak and dehydrated following the August 29 show in St. Louis. During the August 29 concert in St. Louis, Lionel Richie asked his team to bring him a stool so he could sit while performing "All Night Long." "I’m telling you, this stuff is nasty — but it works. That’s all you gotta remember — just drink your electrolytes and you too can be like me," he said.

What's New

Later reporting confirmed additional details about the singer's condition and recent statements. Richie is 77 years old. He posted on Instagram on July 4: "Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love. I’m doing well, and I’m grateful for all of you." During the August 29 concert in St. Louis, Richie asked his team to bring him a stool so he could sit while performing "All Night Long." "When you’re feeling dizzy, sit your ass down," he said.

Additional context clarifies the medical procedure involved. Atrial fibrillation ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that creates tiny scars in the heart to block faulty electrical signals and help restore a normal rhythm. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other complications.

Why It Matters

The cancellations and postponement affect ticket holders in three major markets, with no immediate makeup dates set for the Chicago and Columbus shows or the San Francisco performance. The situation follows a series of on-stage incidents in June and August 2026 where Richie experienced dizziness and weakness, leading to hospitalization and public updates.

Richie's residency at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas remains scheduled for October and November, though his return to the broader tour stage depends on his recovery timeline. The representative stated that Richie is doing great but will take some time off, leaving open questions about when he will return to the stage for the canceled dates.