Foreigner Announces 50th Anniversary Concert to be Filmed on Ellis Island

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Foreigner will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a landmark performance on Ellis Island on September 6, filmed on a closed set for a 2026 documentary, and produced by Vertigo Live Productions. 

Foreginer lead performing

Known for their live shows and era-defining anthems, Foreigner have sold over 80 million albums worldwide, securing their place as one of the most enduring and influential  rock bands of all time. Their catalogue includes hits like “Hot Blooded,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Cold As Ice,” “Urgent,” “Feels Like The First Time”, and the global #1 hit “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

These songs and more will come to life again in an intimate, cinematic performance featuring original lead singer Lou Gramm and surprise guests. Filmed where the story of modern America began, this filmed concert places one of rock’s most iconic bands at the gateway to the American Dream, with the Statue of Liberty as a symbolic backdrop.

With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, where their music attracts over 15 million weekly streams. Foreigner remains a global force in music, with albums charting on the Billboard “Top 200.”

Vertigo Live redefines live music experiences by capturing legendary artists in iconic locations. Each performance is designed as a cinematic experience first, featuring exclusive live events and immersive concert films. Past collaborations include Duran Duran: A Hollywood High, a performance set against the backdrop of the Capitol Tower and LA skyline; the forthcoming KALEO: Viva Roma – In the Shadow of the Colosseum, which features the band performing in front of the world’s most iconic arena, Rome’s Colosseum; and Billy Idol: State Line, a global first staged against the architectural Hoover Dam.

Foreigner Live at Ellis Island art
credit: Vertigo Live Productions Ltd.

This is not a traditional concert, but a filmed production on a closed set, captured for global release. Attendees are limited to just 250 guests, who will appear in the finished film. Mobile devices will be sealed during filming, and waivers will be required to attend.

Fans have the chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets via Instagram and Facebook. No purchase is necessary. Details can be found at this website

A limited number of Premium or Live Concert Experience tickets are available now at: http://foreigner.vertigo.live

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