January 30, 2018 8.22 am This story is over 80 months old

Lionel Richie to play concert at Lincolnshire Showground this summer

Tickets go on sale later this week.

American superstar Lionel Richie will perform a headline show at the Lincolnshire Showground this summer as part of his tour of the UK.

The five-time Grammy Award winner will play to thousands at the showground on Sunday, June 10.

Tickets go on sale from 10am on February 2.

Performing hits from his extensive and much loved repertoire spanning decades, all the way from his time in American soul band Commodores to the present day, Lionel’s shows are world renowned for their party atmosphere.

Fans will be able to enjoy timeless mega-hits and sing along to classics such as Lady, Truly, Dancing on the Ceiling, Say You Say Me, Hello and All Night Long.

Lionel said: “I’ve been missing the UK and can’t wait to make my long awaited return and to see parts of the country I’ve never made it out to before.

“The fans are always incredible and they make the atmosphere at every show electric, so I look forward to singing along with them soon.”

Jayne Southall, CEO at the Lincolnshire Showground, said: “We’re delighted to be announcing another concert here at the showground, and especially an act as prestigious as Lionel Richie.

“It’s fantastic that we’re able to attract such big names to Lincolnshire and we look forward to welcoming concert-goers on June 10.”