Lil Wayne Expands 'Tha Carter' Anniversary Tour with New 2026 Dates

The rap icon adds over 25 North American shows to celebrate his influential album series.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 4:00pm

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Lil Wayne is extending his 'Tha Carter' anniversary tour into 2026, adding more than 25 new North American concert dates. The newly announced leg kicks off on June 30 in Bangor, Maine and runs through October 23, with stops in major cities like Chicago, Long Beach, Denver, and Nashville. Joining Wayne on most dates is rapper 2 Chainz, while The Game will appear at select California shows.

Why it matters

The 'Tha Carter' album series has been hugely influential in shaping modern hip-hop over the past two decades, producing chart-topping hits and establishing Lil Wayne as a genre-defining artist. This extensive tour celebrates the ongoing impact and legacy of the series, as Wayne continues to inspire new generations of rappers.

The details

The new tour leg follows a successful 2025 run supporting 'Tha Carter VI', the sixth installment in the influential series that first launched in 2004. Lil Wayne not only continues to shape hip-hop through his own music, but also as a mentor to major artists through his Young Money Entertainment label and as an inspiration to up-and-coming rappers.

  • The newly announced tour leg begins on June 30, 2026 in Bangor, Maine.
  • The tour is scheduled to wrap up on October 23, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The players

Lil Wayne

A Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his influential 'Tha Carter' album series.

2 Chainz

A rapper who will join Lil Wayne on most dates of the expanded 'Tha Carter' anniversary tour.

The Game

A rapper who will appear at select California stops on the tour, where he will also mark the 20th anniversary of his debut album 'The Documentary'.

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What’s next

Tickets for the expanded 'Tha Carter' anniversary tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

Lil Wayne's enduring impact on hip-hop is evident as he continues to celebrate the legacy of his influential 'Tha Carter' album series with an expanded anniversary tour. The extensive run of shows across North America underscores the rapper's continued relevance and ability to connect with both longtime fans and new generations of listeners.