Smokey Robinson
Legacy of Love Tour
Smokey Robinson
Legacy of Love Tour
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DateApr 16, 2026
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Event Starts8:00 PM
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Doors Open5:30PM for Gala Attendees | 7PM for Show-Only Ticketholders
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Ticket PricesStarting at $49*
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On SaleOn Sale Now
- Thursday, Apr 16 8:00 PM Buy Tickets
Event Details
Attend Our 14th Annual Gala Preshow Celebration: An Evening of Timeless Soul
Celebrate generosity, the arts, and arts education. Our 14th annual Gala promises to be an amazing celebration. Tickets to this pre-show celebration include:
- Premium orchestra seating to the Smokey Robinson performance
- Hearty small plates
- Open bars with themed cocktails
- Silent auction
For information on gala tickets, sponsorships, and more, please contact Laurel Lea, Director of Philanthropy: llea@palacestamford.org | 203-517-3416.
Smokey Robinson is a legendary singer-songwriter and Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer whose career helped define the Motown sound. After founding The Miracles and encouraging Berry Gordy to launch Motown Records, Robinson penned iconic hits like "Shop Around," "The Tracks of My Tears," and "My Girl." As the label's Vice President, he served as a prolific producer and songwriter for stars like The Temptations and Marvin Gaye, eventually transitioning into a successful solo career with chart-toppers such as "Cruisin'" and "Being with You."
Today, Robinson continues to influence the music industry through new releases like his 2023 album Gasms and his SiriusXM channel, "Smokey’s SoulTown." In 2025, he celebrated his 85th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the A Quiet Storm album, a milestone that underscores his six-decade legacy. With over 4,000 songs to his credit, he remains an active force in music, currently promoting his latest project, What The World Needs Now, and performing for sold-out audiences on his "Legacy of Love" tour.
Additional Ticket Information
*Additional fees added at checkout
All sales final; no refunds or exchanges allowed. Artists, dates, times, prices, venues, subject to change.
2026 Arts Ovation Award Honoree: Rob Mathes

The Arts Ovation Award recognizes individuals whose work demonstrates the power of the arts to strengthen community, expand access, and inspire connection. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Mathes has earned international recognition as an Emmy Award–winning, Tony- and Grammy-nominated arranger, composer, producer, and musical director whose work has shaped some of the most celebrated musical performances and recordings of our time.
While widely respected for his extraordinary artistic achievements, Mathes is equally known throughout Fairfield County and the greater New York region for using music as a force for community good. For more than 25 years, his annual Rob Mathes Holiday Concert has become a beloved regional tradition, bringing audiences together each season while raising awareness and support for Food Rescue US – Fairfield County, an organization dedicated to fighting hunger and reducing food waste. The concerts have grown into an inclusive musical celebration drawing audiences from across traditions, backgrounds, and generations—an embodiment of Mathes’ belief that music has the power to unite communities in service to others.
Raised in Greenwich by Yale-trained classical musicians who taught privately and in the Greenwich school system, Mathes’ own path was shaped by arts education – a foundation that continues to inform his work as both an artist and community leader. That philosophy closely mirrors Stamford Center for the Arts’ mission to provide barrier-free arts access and education to young people throughout the region.
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Age Restrictions
Unless listed as a Family or Children’s event, most performances are intended for teens & adults. Some events are not appropriate for children under 18. We welcome children under the age of 3 or 4 years old for family entertainment, but we do not recommend they attend more mature offerings.
All children who have reached their first birthday require a ticket.


