Stevie Wonder has announced an 18-date international tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his seminal 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. The tour, titled "Songs In The Key of Life Performances – 50th Anniversary Tour," will feature Wonder performing the album in its entirety at each show.
The tour is set to commence on October 13, 2026, at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, UK, and will include stops in major European cities such as Paris, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Hannover, Cologne, Amsterdam, Dublin, London, Manchester, and Glasgow. The European leg concludes on November 11 in Glasgow. The North American segment begins on November 19 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, with subsequent performances in Chicago, Washington D.C., Detroit, and Los Angeles, where the tour will conclude on December 19 at the Intuit Dome. (news.pollstar.com)
Released on September 28, 1976, Songs in the Key of Life is widely regarded as one of the most influential albums in music history. The double album includes timeless tracks such as "Sir Duke," "I Wish," "Isn't She Lovely," and "As." It earned Wonder his third Grammy Award for Album of the Year and was later inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. (essence.com)
Tickets for the European and UK dates will be available starting with partner presales on September 9 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by general sales on September 11 at 10 a.m. local time. For the U.S. dates, general sales begin on September 10 at 10 a.m. local time, except for the Detroit shows, which will go on sale on September 15 at 10 a.m. local time. (news.pollstar.com)
This tour marks a significant milestone in Wonder's illustrious career, offering fans a unique opportunity to experience a live performance of an album that has left an indelible mark on the music industry.