Chris Brown and Usher on Wednesday announced dates for “The R&B Tour,” a 2026 co-headlining stadium run across North America, marking a joint effort by two of the genre’s most recognized hitmakers.
The 33-date tour, produced by Live Nation, is set to begin June 26 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver and conclude Dec. 11 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The run includes stops in major markets such as Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston, and Miami.
The announcement follows a teaser campaign launched last week, when both artists shared a joint promotional video on Instagram that generated online discussion and anticipation among fans.
Organizers said the tour will partner with Global Citizen to support education initiatives worldwide. One dollar from every ticket sold will be directed to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
The collaboration comes after major touring milestones for both performers. Usher’s “Past, Present, Future” tour sold more than 1.1 million tickets across North America in 2024, with 62 sold-out shows and multiple-night engagements in several cities, followed by a European leg.
Brown concluded his “Breezy Bowl XX World Tour” in October, marking the 20th anniversary of his career. The tour grossed nearly $300 million and drew about 2 million attendees across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom, according to organizers.
Tickets for “The R&B Tour” will be released in phases. A Citi presale begins April 21, followed by a tour presale April 23. General ticket sales open April 27 at 12 p.m. local time.
VIP packages, including premium seating and pre-show experiences, will also be offered, organizers said.
Among the scheduled stops is an Aug. 1 performance in Syracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome, part of a stretch that includes shows across the Northeast and Midwest before moving west and south later in the year.
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