John Legend: A night of songs & Stories
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-platinum, 13-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend today announced he is bringing A Night of Songs & Stories back – just you and me, the piano, and the stories behind the songs – to Tanger Center in Greensboro, NC, on Saturday, May 16.
John Legend’s live shows will feature intimate renditions of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”) and fan favorites from throughout his 13-time Grammy-winning body of work built over 20+ years—woven together with fascinating and unexpected stories from his life and career.
Presale Tickets on Sale Now!! Check John Legend’s socials for a presale code!
Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, January 23 at 10 a.m.
“This is one of my favorite things to do; there’s something really special about these nights. Come spend the evening with me.”
– John Legend
Stay Near the Steven Tanger Center
Proximity Hotel – 9 Minutes from the Tanger Center
- Distance from the Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts
2.8 miles | About 9 minutes - Directions
Stay in sustainable style at Proximity Hotel. Discover custom-designed furnishings, commissioned art and innovative design in every corner of our AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel and unwind in modern loft-like guestrooms. Hotel amenities include modern relaxing spaces, abundant natural light, original art, room service featuring European bistro dishes and a wonderful wine selection from the adjacent Print Works Bistro.
Your John Legend Concert Weekend Getaway
Whether you’re bringing your best friends or your sweetheart, we’ve created a hotel package designed around making this experience extra memorable.
Why Stay at Proximity Hotel
Luxury, Sustainability & Thoughtful Design
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LEED Platinum distinction
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Michelin Key Hotel
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AAA Four Diamond
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Loft-style guestrooms
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Art, natural light, modern design, room service
where to dine before the show | conveniently located Restaurants near the Steven tanger Center
Print Works Bistro
- Adjacent to Proximity Hotel
- French bistro cuisine
- Distance: 2.8 miles | ~9 Minutes
Green Valley Grill
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Adjacent to O.Henry Hotel
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Mediterranean flavors, craft cocktails
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Distance: 2.8 miles | ~9 minutes
Plan Your Greensboro Concert Getaway
Fun Facts About John Legend
- Born John Roger Stephens
- At 15, he won an essay contest predicting he’d become a famous artist to help his community
- Classically trained pianist who started singing in church
- John Legend became the first Black man to win all four major awards aka an EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) in 2018
- He turned down Harvard and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania
- Played Jesus in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018)
- Married to Chrissy Teigen and they have four children.
- Was People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2019
John Legend’s Activism & Creative Work
- Show Me Campaign: Early efforts in education, supporting schools, and offering scholarships
- Global Impact: Funded sustainability projects; built schools and clean water systems in Mbola, Tanzania
- Prison Reform: Advocates for a more empathetic justice system and criminal justice reform
Get Lifted Film Co.
Get Lifted Film Co.: Produces diverse TV and film stories, amplifying Black voices and social issues
Notable Productions:
- HBO documentary Southern Rites
- Pop Network docu-series Sing it On
- WGN America’s series Underground
- Films: Southside With You, La La Land
- Broadway revival: Jitney
- Netflix rap competition show: Rhythm + Flow
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Story
- Docuseries: Loudmouth on Rev. Al Sharpton
- Literary projects: Black Love Letters
- Projects reimagining stories with diverse perspectives for Broadway
- Docuseries on missing children in Atlanta: Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children
About John Legend
- Career Highlights: John Legend is an EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed artist known for his soulful voice, piano-driven sound, and intimate live performances. He rose to prominence with his 2004 debut album, Get Lifted, launching a career that has spanned more than two decades.
- Grammy Wins: John Legend has earned 13 Grammy Awards, including wins for Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, and Song of the Year for his iconic ballad “All of Me.”
- Notable Albums: His celebrated discography includes Once Again, Love in the Future, Darkness and Light, Bigger Love, and LEGEND, blending classic R&B influences with modern collaborations.
- The Voice: Beyond the stage and studio, John Legend is a familiar face to television audiences as a longtime coach on NBC’s The Voice, where he mentors emerging artists and shares his passion for songwriting and performance.