One of classic rock’s most enduring hitmakers is officially marking a major milestone—and doing it with a meaningful reunion.
Foreignerwill launch its 50th anniversary year on February 25, 2026, exactly five decades after the band’s first rehearsal in New York City in 1976. The anniversary celebration will include multiple touring formats throughout 2026 and 2027, highlighted by the return of original lead vocalist Lou Gramm for select performances.
The anniversary kickoff takes place in Beaver Creek, Colorado, where the band will perform a special acoustic concert on the precise date marking 50 years since its earliest beginnings. Current members Luis Maldonado, Jeff Pilson, Michael Bluestein and Bruce Watson will lead the performance, revisiting Foreigner’s catalog in an intimate setting created specifically for the occasion.
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Foreigner’s 50th anniversary plans extend far beyond a single night. Throughout 2026, the band will appear in several formats, beginning with an acoustic run in Colorado ski destinations. That will be followed by an orchestral tour, including a March residency in Las Vegas and a culminating appearance with the San Diego Symphony.
In April, Foreigner will reunite with Gramm for a special run in Florida tied to Foreigner 4 Deluxe, performing the landmark album 4 in its entirety alongside a selection of the band’s biggest hits. The reunion places Gramm back onstage with the group he fronted during its most commercially dominant era.
The anniversary celebration continues into summer with a 26-date European tour in June, followed by a U.S. co-headlining run with Lynyrd Skynyrd beginning July 23 that will bring Foreigner to amphitheaters across the country.
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The milestone year also extends beyond touring, as the band’s catalog is set to be adapted for the stage in Feels Like The First Time — The Foreigner Musical, which will premiere April 17–26, 2026, at Long Island University under the direction of Broadway veteran Adam Pascal. As part of the run-up to the production, Foreigner is reuniting with original lead singer Gramm for multiple projects, reinforcing his central role in the band’s 50th anniversary celebration.
At the center of Foreigner’s history is founder Mick Jones, whose songwriting shaped the band’s unmistakable sound. When the group released its self-titled debut album in 1977, it delivered enduring classics including “Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold as Ice,” and “Long, Long Way From Home.” Subsequent albums produced a remarkable string of hits such as “Urgent,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” and the global No. 1 anthem “I Want to Know What Love Is.”
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Says Jones, “When I started Foreigner in 1976, I never could have imagined that these songs would carry us through fifty years and still resonate with audiences around the world. This anniversary is a celebration not just of the music, but of the fans who have been with us every step of the way.”
Over five decades, Foreigner has earned 10 multi-platinum albums, 16 Top 30 singles, and worldwide sales exceeding 80 million records. Its music continues to reach new generations, with audio and video streams approaching 20 million per week.
The band’s 50th anniversary celebration will continue through 2027, coinciding with the anniversary of its debut album’s release — a rare milestone for a rock group whose songs remain a staple of radio, streaming, and live performance decades later.
For additional tour dates and anniversary updates, visit ForeignerOnline.com.
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