Iconic ’70s Rock Band Announces ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Concert at Historic Venue originally appeared on Parade.
Legendary rock band Foreigner has announced that to mark its “monumental 50th anniversary,” the iconic ’70s/80s band is giving a “landmark performance” at the historic Ellis Island in New York City on September 6, 2025. The concert will be filmed on a closed set for a “major documentary” that is coming out in 2026, so there are limited tickets available.
For fans who want to attend, the band is giving away 10 pairs of tickets on Instagram and Facebook because only 250 fans total will be allowed into the taping. Get the details on the giveaway here, and purchase the limited tickets here.
“This is not just a concert — it’s a filmed production on a closed set, captured for global release. Attendees will appear in the finished film. Mobile devices will be sealed during filming; waivers will be required,” according to the band’s announcement.
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Foreigner has sold over 80 million albums worldwide, known for such hits as “Hot Blooded,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Waiting For a Girl Like You,” “Cold As Ice,” “Urgent,” “Feels Like the First Time” and their global smash hit “I Want to Know What Love Is.”
The September 6 concert at Ellis Island will feature original lead singer Lou Gramm and other “surprise guests” that have not yet been revealed.
The concert comes as part of the 50th anniversary celebration that also includes a brand-new stage musical based on Foreigner’s greatest hits.
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The world premiere of Feels Like The First Time — The Foreigner Musical will take place April 17-26, 2026, at Long Island University, directed by Adam Pascal, the inaugural artist-in-residence at LIU. Pascal has previously directed such Broadway hits as Aida, Cabaret, Chicago and Rent.
Iconic ’70s Rock Band Announces ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Concert at Historic Venue first appeared on Parade on Aug 18, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
