NE-YO and Akon Announce Nights Like This Global Tour

The GRAMMY-winning artists will co-headline a 57-city tour across Europe, the UK, Canada, and the US.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:15am

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GRAMMY Award-winning hitmaker NE-YO and GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum artist Akon have announced their co-headlining Nights Like This global tour. Produced by Live Nation, the expansive 57-city run launches in Dublin on April 24 and spans Europe, the UK, Canada, and the United States before closing on August 21 in Inglewood, California.

Why it matters

The tour unites two era-defining artists whose music helped shape modern R&B, pop, and club culture. Fans can expect a setlist packed with classics that defined a generation of radio and nightlife.

The details

Throughout the show, NE-YO and Akon will share the stage in a dynamic back-and-forth performance format, delivering nonstop hits and fan favorites. Fans can expect classics like NE-YO's 'So Sick,' 'Closer,' and 'Miss Independent,' alongside Akon's 'Smack That,' 'Lonely,' and 'Right Now (Na Na Na).' The tour will also offer VIP packages in select markets, including premium seating, Meet-and-Greet opportunities with Akon, exclusive merchandise, and more.

  • The tour launches on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3Arena in Dublin.
  • The tour closes on August 21, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

The players

NE-YO

A GRAMMY Award-winning hitmaker and one of the era-defining artists whose music helped shape modern R&B, pop, and club culture.

Akon

A GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum artist and one of the era-defining artists whose music helped shape modern R&B, pop, and club culture.

Live Nation

The production company behind the Nights Like This global tour.

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What’s next

Ticket sales will vary by region. In the United States, tickets will be available first through a Citi presale, followed by the general on sale beginning Friday, January 30, at 10 AM local time on LiveNation.com. Canadian dates will feature an American Express presale before the same general on-sale date. For Europe and the UK, artist presales begin Wednesday, January 28, at 10 AM local, with general sales starting Friday, January 30.

The takeaway

The Nights Like This global tour brings together two iconic artists whose music has defined generations, offering fans a chance to experience a throwback celebration of their iconic catalogs while welcoming new listeners.