Award-winning artists NE-YO and Akon announced on January 27, 2026 that they will embark on a joint global tour titled Nights Like This celebrating their era defining hits. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will span 57 cities in Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States starting in Dublin on April 24 and concluding in Inglewood California on August 21. 
The Nights Like This tour will showcase a dynamic back-and-forth performance format featuring iconic songs from both artists. Fans can expect classics from NE-YO such as So Sick, Closer and Miss Independent alongside Akon’s hits including Smack That, Lonely and Right Now (Na Na Na). Early presales for the tour opened on January 28 for Citi and American Express cardholders, and general ticket sales were scheduled to begin on January 30 via LiveNation.com. 
European and UK dates include stops in London Birmingham Manchester Glasgow and Paris, while the North American leg will move through Vancouver Raleigh Atlanta Houston and other major cities. The tour reflects both artists’ longstanding impact on R&B and pop music and is expected to draw large crowds throughout the spring and summer concert season. 
Producers have also announced VIP packages including meet and greet opportunities and exclusive merchandise options for early purchasers. Music industry analysts see the collaboration as a major nostalgic draw for fans of both performers and a highlight of the 2026 live music calendar. 
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