J. Cole Bringing 'The Fall-Off Tour' to Cleveland in August

The Grammy-winning artist performs in Cleveland as part of his first solo headline tour since 2021.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Rapper J. Cole will bring his 'The Fall-Off Tour' to Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, August 15. The tour marks Cole's first solo headline arena dates in five years and his first global tour in a decade, following the release of his seventh studio album 'The Fall Of' in February.

Why it matters

J. Cole is one of the most acclaimed and successful rappers of the past decade, known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes. His decision to embark on a major solo tour is significant, as it signals a new chapter in his career and will give his Cleveland fans a rare opportunity to see him perform live.

The details

Tickets for the Cleveland show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 20 through SeatGeek. The world tour will take Cole to 15 countries, marking his first solo headline arena dates since 2021's 'The Off-Season Tour'. The announcement comes shortly after the release of his latest album 'The Fall Of'.

  • Tickets for the Cleveland show go on sale on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10 a.m.
  • The concert at Rocket Arena in Cleveland will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

The players

J. Cole

A Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and record label head known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.

Kendrick Lamar

A prominent Los Angeles-based rapper who engaged in a brief feud with J. Cole and Drake in 2024.

Drake

A Canadian rapper who co-headlined the 'It's All A Blur Tour: Big As The What' with J. Cole in 2024, before getting involved in the feud with Kendrick Lamar.

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What’s next

Tickets for J. Cole's Cleveland concert on August 15, 2026 will go on sale to the public on February 20, 2026.

The takeaway

J. Cole's decision to embark on his first solo headline tour in five years is a significant milestone in the acclaimed rapper's career, and will give his fans in Cleveland a rare opportunity to see him perform live. The tour announcement comes on the heels of his latest album release, further cementing his status as one of the most important voices in contemporary hip-hop.