Lionel Richie performs during The Muny’s season finale concert in Forest Park.
Watch the video on Instagram: Lionel Richie opens The Muny’s season finale concert with “Hello” as the crowd sings along. Video by Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American.

Music legend Lionel Richie brought a memorable close to The Muny’s 2026 season with a highly anticipated concert under the stars.

Richie opened the evening with his classic 1984 hit “Hello,” immediately drawing the crowd into a singalong. The performance set the tone for a night celebrating the singer’s decades-spanning catalog of pop, soul and R&B favorites.

The concert offered St. Louis audiences a rare opportunity to see the Grammy-winning performer on The Muny stage, providing a fitting finale to another summer season in Forest Park.

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