Prepare for a traffic jam on Highway 43 this spring – Elton John is performing in Grande Prairie on Thursday, April 26.
The Rocket Man will perform solo at Crystal Centre, performing his “Greatest Hits Live” concert, featuring No. 1 chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout his five-decade career. It will be John’s first appearance in Grande Prairie.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets are $91.50, $151.50 and will be available online at crystalcentre.com, at the Crystal Centre box office or by phone at (780) 538-0387. There is an eight-ticket limit per customer.
“It’s a thrill to be able to welcome a star of Sir Elton John’s stature to Grande Prairie. His legendary performances have entertained millions worldwide and seeing him live at the Crystal Centre is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Grande Prairie Mayor Bill Given.
Elton John is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. John holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, Candle in the Wind ’97, which sold more than 33 million copies.
Since his career began in 1969 he has played more than 3,000 concerts worldwide, including some of the world’s largest venues. But he also has regularly played smaller cities such as Kelowna, Moncton and now Grande Prairie.
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