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Upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Earth, Wind & Fire at a glance
Earth, Wind & Fire is the band Maurice White formed in Chicago in 1969, and it still tours today with longtime members Philip Bailey on vocals, Verdine White on bass and Ralph Johnson on percussion. An Earth, Wind & Fire ticket usually means an arena or amphitheater show, often a summer co-headline bill with another classic act, or a date in the band's Las Vegas residency at the Venetian Theatre.
Maurice White, a former session drummer for Chess Records and a member of the Ramsey Lewis Trio, built the group around horns, percussion and his own kalimba (an African thumb piano). The hits came in the 1970s and early 1980s: "Shining Star" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, "September" topped the soul chart, "Let's Groove" topped the R&B chart, and "After the Love Has Gone" reached No. 2. The band has sold more than 90 million records and won six Grammy Awards from 17 nominations. It entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 6, 2000, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2019 became the first Black group to receive the Kennedy Center Honors.
The live show: horns, falsetto and a dance-floor catalog
The concert is a hits show played by a large band. Bailey, who joined in 1972, is known for a four-octave range and a falsetto that defines much of the catalog, and Verdine White's bass lines anchor the groove. A full horn section and percussion fill out the sound, so the music is meant to be heard loud and close.
In the 1970s the band's stage shows were famous for spectacle, including magic illusions designed with Doug Henning and David Copperfield. Today the emphasis is on musicianship and the catalog, and much of the audience stands and dances once "Boogie Wonderland," "Let's Groove" and "September" arrive.
Maurice White stopped touring regularly with the band in 1994 and died on February 4, 2016. Expect a band carrying his music forward, not the original 1970s lineup.
Tours and residencies, by date
- With Chicago (summers of 2004 and 2005, and again in 2009): joint national tours. A June 2004 show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles became a platinum-certified concert release.
- 2054-The Tour (summer 2017): a North American tour with Chic.
- Las Vegas residency (from May 2, 2018): the band began a residency at the Venetian Theatre and has returned for dates there since.
- With Carlos Santana (summer 2022): a joint summer tour.
- With Lionel Richie (summer 2023): a joint tour announced for that summer.
- Lollapalooza guest set (August 3, 2025): the band joined Sabrina Carpenter during her headline set for "Let's Groove" and "September."
As of October 1, 2026, the band's official site listed October 16 and 17 shows at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas. The live event list on this page reflects what is currently on sale.
Choosing seats for an Earth, Wind & Fire show
Most of the audience comes to dance, so plan for people standing in front of you during the hits, especially on the floor.
- Arena floor: usually set with chairs for this kind of show, but fans stand for long stretches. The first 10 to 15 rows are the place to see the horn section and Bailey up close.
- Lower-level side sections near the stage: raised above the floor, so you see over the dancers. Often the best overall choice in an arena.
- Amphitheater pavilion versus lawn: the covered reserved seats give the best sound and a real view of the band; the lawn (general-admission grass behind the pavilion) is a relaxed, cheaper way in, but the stage is small from there and you will rely on video screens. Bring a low chair or blanket only if the venue allows it.
- Residency theater in Las Vegas: a much smaller room than an arena, so center seats on any level work well; avoid extreme side seats where the horn section can be blocked.
On a co-headline bill, check which act closes the night before choosing to arrive late.
How tickets for the band tend to sell
Demand clusters around a few predictable moments.
- September dates: the song is tied to September 21, and the Los Angeles City Council declared that date Earth, Wind & Fire Day in 2019. Shows near it draw extra interest.
- Co-headline summer tours: pairing with acts like Chicago, Santana or Lionel Richie widens the audience, and those dates often sell faster than solo ones.
- Las Vegas weekends: residency dates on Friday and Saturday nights go first, since many buyers are planning trips.
One warning matters more than usual: tribute and spin-off acts use similar names. In March 2024 a federal judge ruled for the trademarked Earth, Wind & Fire against an "Earth, Wind & Fire Legacy Reunion" group with no original members. Read the event name on the listing carefully. GoodSeats orders come with guaranteed entry.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in Earth, Wind & Fire today?
The touring band is led by longtime members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson, with other musicians including Philip Bailey Jr. Founder Maurice White stopped touring regularly in 1994 and died in 2016.
Does Earth, Wind & Fire play Las Vegas?
Yes. The band began a residency at the Venetian Theatre on May 2, 2018, and as of October 1, 2026, its official site listed October 16 and 17 shows there.
Is Earth, Wind & Fire Legacy Reunion the same band?
No. It is a separate group with no original members, and a federal judge ruled in March 2024 in favor of the trademarked Earth, Wind & Fire in a case against it. Check the event name before you buy.
Why is September 21 associated with the band?
Their 1978 hit September opens by asking whether you remember the 21st night of September. The Los Angeles City Council declared September 21 Earth, Wind & Fire Day in 2019.
What are the best seats for an Earth, Wind & Fire concert?
Lower-level sections near the stage let you see over a dancing floor crowd. In an amphitheater, the covered pavilion seats give much better sound and sightlines than the lawn.