NE-YO & AKON Announce “Nights Like This” 2026 Global Tour Celebrating Era-Defining Hits

GRAMMY award-winning hitmaker NE-YO and GRAMMY award-winning multi-platinum recording artist AKON announced their co-headlining ‘Nights Like This’ global tour. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 57-city tour kicks off on Friday, April 24 at 3Arena in Dublin making stops in London, Paris, Atlanta, Houston, Toronto,  and more before wrapping up in Inglewood, CA at Intuit Dome on Friday, August 21.

The tour brings together two generational artists whose catalogs have defined radio, nightlife, and pop culture. NE-YO and AKON will share the stage in a unique, dynamic back-and-forth set throughout the show stacked with era-defining hits, sing-along anthems, and club classics.

Featuring NE-YO’s “So Sick,” “Closer,” and “Miss Independent,” alongside AKON’s “Smack That,” “Lonely,” and “Right Now (Na Na Na),” the “Nights Like This Tour” is a nostalgia rush for longtime fans and fresh excitement to new listeners. From slow jams to club anthems, every night is built to feel like a throwback party and a celebration.

TICKETS: See ticketing timing per market below and visit LiveNation.com for more information.

• S.: Tickets will be available starting with Citi presale (details below). The general on sale will begin Friday, January 30 at 10AM Local Time on LiveNation.com.
• CANADA: Tickets will be available starting with Amex presale (details below). The general on sale will begin Friday, January 30 at 10AM Local Time on com.
• EUROPE/UK: Tickets will be available starting with artist presale on Wednesday, January 28 at 10AM local. The general on sale will begin Friday, January 30 at 10 AM Local Time on com.

PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the Nights Like This Tour U.S. dates. Citi card members will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, January 28 at 9am local until Thursday, January 29 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets for the Canada shows before the general public beginning Wednesday, January 28 at 9am local until Thursday, January 29 at 10pm local time.

VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level in North America and Europe. Packages vary but include premium tickets, Meet & Greet and photo op with Akon, exclusive Akon VIP gift item, autographed 8×10 photo & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com

‘NIGHTS LIKE THIS’ EU/UK 2026 TOUR DATES:

Fri Apr 24 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena

Mon Apr 27 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena Newcastle

Tue Apr 28 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

Thu Apr 30 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Bank Arena

Fri May 1 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

Mon May 4 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Birmingham

Fri May 8 – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Tue May 12 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena

Fri May 15 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome

Sun May 17 – Antwerp, BE – AFAS Dome

Tue May 19 – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion

Wed May 20 – Cologne, DE – LANXESS arena

Fri May 22 – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena

Sat May 23 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena

Sun May 24 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena

Tue May 26 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena

Wed May 27 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena

Thu May 28 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena

Sat May 30 – Vienna, AT – Wiener Stadthalle

Sun May 31 – Lodz, PL – Atlas Arena

 

‘NIGHTS LIKE THIS’ US/CANADA 2026 TOUR DATES:

Wed Jun 17 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Fri Jun 19 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place

Sat Jun 20 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome

Mon Jun 22 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre

Tue Jun 23 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre

Fri Jun 26 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Sat Jun 27 — Hamilton, ON — TD Coliseum

Fri Jul 10 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Sat Jul 11 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre

Sun Jul 12 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater

Tue Jul 14 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Wed Jul 15 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Fri Jul 17 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

Sat Jul 18 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

Sun Jul 19 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

Tue Jul 21 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

Wed Jul 22 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

Fri Jul 24 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

Sat Jul 25 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Sun Jul 26 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre

Tue Jul 28 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Wed Jul 29 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Fri Jul 31 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre

Sat Aug 01 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview

Sun Aug 02 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

Tue Aug 04 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

Wed Aug 05 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater

Fri Aug 07 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater

Sat Aug 08 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Sun Aug 09 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman

Tue Aug 11 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX

Fri Aug 14 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena

Sat Aug 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Sun Aug 16 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

Tue Aug 18 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Wed Aug 19 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Fri Aug 21 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome

 

ABOUT NE-YO

NE-YO is a three-time, GRAMMY award-winning hitmaker, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose smooth vocals, creative storytelling and dynamic versatility have defined the sound of music for nearly two decades. NE-YO ascended to superstardom with his 2005 debut single “So Sick,” which was certified quadruple- platinum. Since then, NE-YO has continued to deliver an array of era-shaping singles, including “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” “Because of You,” “Miss Independent,” “Mad,” “Let Me Love You,” “Time of Our Lives,” and many more. He also earned his first diamond-certified song with his collaboration with Pitbull and Afrojack on “Give Me Everything.”

As a solo artist, NE-YO has cemented his legacy as one of the all-time hitmakers, winning three GRAMMY awards, earning two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and generating over 23 billion streams across his entire catalog. February 2026 will mark the 20-year anniversary of his debut album, “In My Own Words,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became a cultural touchstone. Additionally, NE-YO has proven to be an equally talented songwriter, penning bangers like Rihanna’s “Unfaithful,” “Russian Roulette,” and “Take a Bow,” along with Beyoncé’s 2006 breakup anthem “Irreplaceable” and songs for such artists as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion and Mario, among others.

His iconic discography was on display during his NPR Tiny Desk concert, where he performed his chart- topping hits. Most recently, NE-YO was honored with the Key to the City of Las Vegas and a proclamation from the mayor that designated August 7 as “NE-YO Day” in the city, considering he was raised in Las Vegas and spent time at the local Boys & Girls Club. The multihyphenate has also leveraged his platform to expand into the film and television space, appearing in STARZ’s BMF, NBC’s World of Dance, Netflix’s Dance Monsters, Empire, Stomp the Yard, Save the Last Dance, Battle: Los Angeles, George Lucas’ Red Tails, The Wiz Live!, Starz’ Step Up: High Water, Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding and The Sound of Christmas.

NE-YO is currently gearing up to explore a new musical frontier and preparing to release his country-inspired album. He has spent months in Nashville, working with different collaborators to blend his signature sound with the poignant melodies of country music.

ABOUT AKON

AKON is an award-winning Senegalese-American multi-platinum recording artist, singer, producer, entrepreneur, actor, and philanthropist best known for dominating Billboard charts with a unique sound that transcends the R&B/Hip-Hop, EDM Dance, and Pop genres. AKON is the founder of three major recording labels – Konlive, Konvict Kulture and KONVICT Music – that launched the careers of global artists like T-Pain, Lady Gaga, and Kardinal Offishall. Over two decades, he has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, earned five Grammy nominations, released 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs, and made over 300 guest appearances for generational icons such as Michael Jackson, David Guetta, Gwen Stefani, Lil’ Wayne, and Eminem. His many accolades include an American Music Award for “Favorite R&B Male Artist;” three World Music Awards for “Best Selling African Artist,” “Best Selling Internet Artist,” and “Best Selling R&B Male Artist;” a Billboard Music Award for “Artist of the Year;” and a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the #1 selling artist for master ringtones. He is the first solo artist in history to garner the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2010, Forbes listed him among the top Celebrity 100 (2010) and Pepsi approached him to produce/record “Oh Africa” for the 2010 World Cup. Philanthropic passions led him to give back to his homeland through the creation of TheKonfidence Foundation, benefitting underserved children in Africa and the U.S. He also launched a partnership to bring electricity to one million African households by the end of 2014. In 2018, he launched Akoin, a new cryptocurrency aiming to help further African communities by empowering economic development.