Ne-Yo & Akon Announce “Nights Like This” 2026 Global Tour Celebrating Era-Defining Hits

Two of the most influential forces in 2000s R&B and pop culture are joining forces for what is set to be the definitive throwback event of the decade. GRAMMY award-winning hitmaker NE-YO and multi-platinum recording artist AKON have officially announced their co-headlining ‘Nights Like This’ global tour. This massive 57-city production, handled by Live Nation, is more than just a concert series; it is a celebration of an era that defined the modern landscape of radio and nightlife.

The tour is scheduled to kick off on Friday, April 24, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, before making its way through Europe and the United Kingdom. From there, the duo will cross the Atlantic for an extensive North American leg that hits nearly every major market. The show’s format is particularly unique, as NE-YO and AKON are set to share the stage in a dynamic, back-and-forth set. Rather than traditional opening slots, fans will experience a continuous stream of hits as the two artists trade anthems throughout the night, ensuring the energy remains at a fever pitch from start to finish.

For those who grew up during the peak of the ringtone rap era and the rise of club-heavy R&B, the setlist will be a relentless rush of nostalgia. NE-YO is expected to bring his signature smooth delivery and impeccable choreography to classics like “So Sick,” “Closer,” and “Miss Independent.” Complementing this, AKON will provide the high-energy club anthems that dominated the charts, including “Smack That,” “Lonely,” and “Right Now (Na Na Na).” Every night is being built to feel like a massive throwback party, blending slow jams with global floor-fillers.

The “Nights Like This” tour also holds significant excitement for the local music scene in British Columbia. NE-YO and AKON will bring their generational hits to Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. As the opening date for the North American leg of the tour, Vancouver fans will be the first on the continent to witness this collaborative stage show. The stop at Rogers Arena is part of a heavy Canadian presence for the tour, which also includes dates in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Montreal, Hamilton, and Toronto.

The impact of these two artists cannot be overstated. NE-YO’s songwriting prowess helped shape the sound of the late 2000s, while AKON’s unique vocal style and production transformed him into a global phenomenon. Together, they have amassed dozens of multi-platinum certifications and billions of streams. This tour represents a rare opportunity to see two legends who rarely tour together in such a collaborative capacity, making it a “can’t-miss” event for R&B enthusiasts.

Beyond the standard concert experience, the tour is offering a range of VIP packages designed to give fans a closer look at the artists. In North America and Europe, packages will include premium seating, a Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with Akon, exclusive Akon-branded gift items, and autographed memorabilia. These tiers are perfect for the superfans who have followed their careers since their debut releases in the mid-2000s.

Tickets for the Vancouver show and the rest of the tour will be available starting with an American Express presale for Canadian dates beginning Wednesday, January 28, at 9:00 am local time, running until Thursday evening. The general public on-sale follows on Friday, January 30, at 10:00 am local time via LiveNation.com. Given the combined star power and the nostalgia factor associated with both artists, tickets for the Rogers Arena opener are expected to move very quickly.

Ne-Yo & Akon ‘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

Ne-Yo & Akon ‘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
• 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
• 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
• 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

For official tour details and ticketing, visit NE-YO’s official website or Akon’s official website.