Stevie Wonder announces 50th anniversary 'Songs in the Key of Life' tour

Stevie Wonder has announced a 50th anniversary tour for his landmark 1976 albumSongs in the Key of Life. The tour, titled "Songs In The Key of Life Performances - 50th Anniversary Tour," will see the 76-year-old perform the album in its entirety at venues across North America and Europe.

Tour dates and venues

The North American leg of the tour begins in November, with the opening night at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 19. Additional performances are scheduled for Chicago's United Center on Nov. 21, Washington, D.C.'s Capital One Arena on Nov. 23, and two nights at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Dec. 8 and 9. The tour concludes at Los Angeles' Intuit Dome on Dec. 19.

In addition to the U.S. dates, Wonder has announced a show at Dublin's 3Arena as part of the tour, according to reports from Irish outlets.

The album, released in 1976, is widely regarded as one of the greatest records of all time. It runs over 100 minutes and includes classic tracks such as "Sir Duke," "I Wish," and "As."Songs in the Key of Life sold more than 10 million copies, earned Diamond certification, and was inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.

Ticket information

Tickets for the North American dates are currently on sale. As of publication, tickets remained available for all shows on the North American leg. The cheapest tickets start at $204 for the Chicago concert on Nov. 21. Other starting prices include $305 for Madison Square Garden, $205 for Washington, D.C., $328 for each of the Detroit shows, and $257 for Los Angeles.

For Detroit, tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. ... (the specific date was not provided in the sources). Fans looking to purchase tickets can also find resale options on platforms such as Viagogo, StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, and TicketNetwork.

The tour marks a significant milestone for Wonder, whose previous tour in 2024 spanned only 11 dates. Detroit holds particular significance as the home of Motown/Tamla Records, the label where Wonder spent his entire recording career.