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Usher and Chris Brown Announce 2026 Stadium Tour, Including Chicago Stop
The two R&B superstars will perform at Soldier Field on August 21, 2026.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:34pm
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The upcoming Usher and Chris Brown stadium tour promises to deliver a night of unparalleled R&B glamour and star power.Chicago TodayUsher and Chris Brown are joining forces for a massive 33-date stadium tour across North America in 2026, including a stop at Chicago's Soldier Field on August 21. Pre-sale tickets will begin on April 21, with general sales opening on April 27 at noon.
Why it matters
The pairing of these two R&B icons is highly anticipated by fans, as both artists have recently wrapped up successful solo tours. This co-headlining stadium tour is expected to be one of the biggest R&B events of 2026.
The details
The tour will kick off on June 26 in Denver and travel to major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Detroit, Toronto, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami, before wrapping up on December 11 in Tampa. Usher's recent "Past, Present, Future" tour sold over 1.1 million tickets across 62 sold-out shows, while Chris Brown's "Breezy Bowl XX World Tour" became the highest-grossing tour and highest-grossing tour by a solo Black American male artist, generating nearly $300 million and drawing 2 million fans worldwide.
- The tour will kick off on June 26, 2026.
- The Chicago show at Soldier Field will take place on August 21, 2026.
- Pre-sale tickets will begin on April 21, 2026.
- General ticket sales will open on April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
The players
Usher
An American R&B singer, songwriter, and dancer who has had a successful music career spanning over two decades, with numerous hit songs and albums.
Chris Brown
An American singer, songwriter, and dancer who has also had a prolific career in R&B, with multiple chart-topping hits and a highly successful world tour.
Live Nation Concerts
The world's leading live entertainment company, responsible for promoting and producing the Usher and Chris Brown stadium tour.
What’s next
Tickets will be released in phases, starting with a Citi pre-sale on April 21, followed by additional pre-sales later in the week. General ticket sales begin April 27 at noon through the official tour website.
The takeaway
The upcoming Usher and Chris Brown stadium tour is a highly anticipated event that showcases the enduring popularity of R&B music and the drawing power of these two superstar artists. Fans in Chicago and across North America will have the opportunity to witness this historic co-headlining tour.
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