NE-YO & AKON announce „Nights Like This“ 2026 Tour
In 2026, NE-YO and AKON will join forces for the “Nights Like This“ world tour, sharing the stage in a continuous, back-and-forth performance that combines their biggest hits, club anthems, and R&B classics. The tour spans Europe, the UK, the US, and Canada, offering fans a chance to experience two decades of chart-topping music in a dynamic live setting.
NE-YO, a three-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter, actor, and philanthropist, rose to global fame with his 2005 debut single “So Sick“, certified quadruple platinum. He has since released numerous hits, including “Closer“, “Miss Independent“, “Time of Our Lives“ and “Because of You“, while also writing for artists such as Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher, and Celine Dion. In 2026, he celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album “In My Own Words“ and is preparing a country-influenced project recorded in Nashville, blending his signature R&B sound with emotional melodies.
AKON, a Senegalese-American multi-platinum artist, has left an indelible mark on R&B, pop, and EDM. Founder of labels that launched careers of artists like Lady Gaga and T-Pain, he has sold over 35 million albums and collaborated with icons such as Michael Jackson, Eminem, and Gwen Stefani. His philanthropic work includes TheKonfidence Foundation supporting disadvantaged children, and initiatives bringing electricity to millions of African households.
The EU/UK leg of the tour begins on April 24 in Dublin, travelling through London, Manchester, Birmingham, Paris, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Zurich, Cologne, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Prague, Berlin, Vienna, and Lodz. The North American leg runs from June 17 in Vancouver through major cities including Montreal, Toronto, Raleigh, Atlanta, Tampa, Houston, Las Vegas, and Inglewood, concluding on August 21. Each show is designed as a seamless journey through their iconic catalogues, creating a live experience where hits blend in a continuous celebration of music, energy, and nostalgia.
The European and UK leg of the tour includes:
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
US/Canada leg:
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
