{"id":426149,"date":"2026-08-07T05:38:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/426149\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T05:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:38:11","slug":"earth-wind-fires-concert-with-lionel-richie-at-chase-center-postponed-because-of-band-members-medical-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/426149\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth, Wind & Fire’s concert with Lionel Richie at Chase Center postponed because of band member’s medical emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire concert scheduled for Thursday night at San Francisco’s Chase Center was postponed because of a medical emergency involving a member of Earth, Wind & Fire.<\/p>\n

In a statement released Thursday evening, Live Nation said Earth, Wind & Fire was unable to perform as scheduled because of the medical emergency.<\/p>\n

“As a result, tonight’s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon,” the statement said.<\/p>\n

Ticket holders are being asked to keep their tickets, which will be honored for the rescheduled performance. Refunds will also be available at the original point of purchase.<\/p>\n

\"Earth<\/p>\n

Concertgoers gather outside Chase Center after a message announces that Earth, Wind and Fire is unable to perform due to a medical emergency involving a member of the band in San Francisco, California, August 6, 2026. Courtesy Roz Warren. (Photo by Smith Collection\/Gado\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Smith Collection\/Gado<\/p>\n

Live Nation did not identify the band member involved or provide additional details about the medical emergency.<\/p>\n

“We sincerely apologize for the unexpected change and appreciate everyone’s understanding,” the promoter said.<\/p>\n

The San Francisco stop was part of Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire’s 2026 North American tour, which began in June and includes 26 cities across the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n

Following the postponed Chase Center show, the tour is scheduled to continue Saturday in Palm Desert before stops in Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin.<\/p>\n

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