Star on the Mountain to Shine for Usher and Chris Brown Concert

The iconic El Paso landmark will light up in celebration of the R&B superstars' upcoming tour stop.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:07pm

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A striking abstract illustration featuring bold, angular black shapes against a backdrop of glowing gold and white, conceptually representing the iconic El Paso landmark and the vibrant energy of an R&B music event.The Star on the Mountain shines bright to welcome R&B superstars Usher and Chris Brown to El Paso.El Paso Today

The Star on the Mountain, a beloved landmark overlooking El Paso, Texas, will shine in gold and white on Friday, April 17 to honor the upcoming concert by R&B artists Usher and Chris Brown. The two music icons are bringing their joint tour to the city on October 3, and the special lighting display is part of the local festivities leading up to the highly anticipated show.

Why it matters

The Star on the Mountain is an iconic symbol of El Paso that has been illuminated to celebrate major events and visits by celebrities for decades. Lighting up the landmark for Usher and Chris Brown's concert is a way for the city to show its excitement and welcome the artists, while also promoting the upcoming show to locals and visitors.

The details

UTEP Special Events announced that the Star on the Mountain will shine in the colors of gold and white on April 17 to honor the upcoming Usher and Chris Brown concert on October 3. The landmark, which sits atop the Franklin Mountains overlooking downtown El Paso, is typically only lit for special occasions and to welcome notable figures to the city.

  • The Star on the Mountain will be lit in gold and white on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • Usher and Chris Brown's joint R&B Tour is scheduled to stop in El Paso on October 3, 2026.

The players

Usher

A Grammy-winning R&B singer and songwriter known for hits like "Yeah!" and "OMG".

Chris Brown

A multi-platinum R&B artist who has released chart-topping singles such as "Forever" and "With You".

UTEP Special Events

The department at the University of Texas at El Paso responsible for coordinating major events and celebrations in the city.

The Star on the Mountain

A 459-foot-tall illuminated landmark that overlooks downtown El Paso and is a symbol of the city.

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What they’re saying

“The Star on the Mountain is an iconic symbol of El Paso, and lighting it up in celebration of Usher and Chris Brown's concert is a great way to welcome these artists and get the community excited.”

— Maria Flores, Director of UTEP Special Events

What’s next

Tickets for the Usher and Chris Brown concert at the UTEP Don Haskins Center on October 3 will go on sale to the general public on June 1.

The takeaway

The lighting of the iconic Star on the Mountain is a longstanding El Paso tradition used to honor major events and visiting celebrities. Celebrating the upcoming Usher and Chris Brown concert in this way showcases the city's enthusiasm for hosting these R&B superstars and will help drive ticket sales and local interest in the highly anticipated show.