J.Cole Announces Global Arena Tour with Chicago Stop

Rapper's first solo headline run in 5 years will hit over 50 cities across 15 countries.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

Grammy-winning rapper and producer J.Cole has announced a 50-plus city global arena tour, including a stop at Chicago's United Center on August 11, 2026. Tickets for the North American dates will go on presale on February 17, with general sales beginning on February 20.

Why it matters

J.Cole's tour announcement is highly anticipated by his fans, as it marks his first solo headline run in five years. The tour will support the release of his seventh studio album, The Fall Off, and gives Chicago fans a chance to see the acclaimed artist perform live.

The details

The global trek, dubbed The Fall Off Tour, will hit more than 50 cities across 15 countries. In addition to the Chicago stop at the United Center, the tour will include performances in major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Toronto. The tour will feature standard tickets as well as VIP packages with premium seating, access to pre-show lounges, early merchandise shopping, and exclusive items.

  • Presales for North American dates begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • General ticket sales open on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • J.Cole will perform at the United Center in Chicago on August 11, 2026.

The players

J.Cole

A Grammy-winning rapper and producer who is embarking on his first solo headline tour in five years.

United Center

The iconic Chicago arena that will host J.Cole's tour stop on August 11, 2026.

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What’s next

Fans can visit TheFallOff.com for tickets and more information about the global tour.

The takeaway

J.Cole's highly anticipated global arena tour, supporting his latest album The Fall Off, will give Chicago fans a chance to see the acclaimed rapper perform live for the first time in five years, further cementing his status as one of the top artists in hip-hop.