J. Cole announces Sacramento stop on his new "The Fall-Off Tour"

Rapper's first headlining world tour in 5 years includes California dates

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Rapper J. Cole is embarking on his first headlining world tour in a half decade, and Sacramento is on the list. J. Cole announced his "The Fall-Off" tour, named after his new album that dropped last week, on Monday. The tour is set to hit 50-plus cities across more than 15 countries, with the California dates coming in August.

Why it matters

J. Cole is one of the biggest names in hip-hop, and his tours are highly anticipated events that draw large crowds. This tour will be his first major headlining trek since 2018, giving fans in Sacramento and across California a chance to see him perform his new album and classic hits.

The details

The tour is set to kick off in July, with the California dates coming in August. Sacramento's Golden 1 Center is scheduled to host J. Cole's tour on Thursday, Aug. 27. Other California stops include Aug. 29 at the Oakland Arena, Sept. 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Sept. 3 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, and Sept. 9 at the Viejas Arena in San Diego. It will be J. Cole's first visit to Sacramento since the KOD Tour made a stop at the Golden 1 Center in September 2018.

  • The tour is set to kick off in July.
  • The California dates are scheduled for August.
  • J. Cole's tour will stop at Sacramento's Golden 1 Center on Thursday, Aug. 27.

The players

J. Cole

A popular American rapper, singer, and record producer who is one of the biggest names in hip-hop.

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What’s next

Fans can purchase presale tickets starting February 17, with the general on-sale beginning February 20.

The takeaway

J. Cole's upcoming tour is a highly anticipated event for hip-hop fans in Sacramento and across California, as the acclaimed rapper makes his first major headlining trek in several years.