The wait is officially over! Weezy is back on the road. Lil Wayne has officially kicked off his highly anticipated “20 Years of Carter Classics” tour, teaming up with Live Nation to bring his legendary catalog to arenas across North America.
Fans are already scrambling for tickets on the Live Nation platform. After a minor health hiccup forced a quick shift to the schedule, pushing the official start to July 2 in Saratoga Springs and rescheduling the original Bangor opening night for later this month, the rap icon is fully back on stage, making this live run easily one of the biggest music events of the year.
The tour celebrates over two decades of legendary music, and he is bringing massive guest stars like 2 Chainz and The Game along for the ride on select dates. It ain’t one to miss.
Get Your Tour Tickets at Live Nation
Due to the massive demand and the fact that the tour is actively underway, arenas are selling out fast. You can grab your seats directly through the official promoter at Live Nation.
Be there or be square.
The Carter Impact
Lil Wayne has spent decades at the absolute top of the rap world. He signed with Cash Money Records when he was just a kid in New Orleans, and his unique voice, relentless work ethic, and clever punchlines changed the genre forever.
His biggest breakthroughs came with Tha Carter album series, massive projects that cemented his place as a true rap god, often the center of the GOAT debate. He now has six Carter albums under his belt, including his latest release, Tha Carter VI.
Even with all those incredible projects, Tha Carter III hits different for most fans, especially for me. That classic 2008 record redefined modern hip-hop, and hearing those tracks live on this tour will have many of us reliving the aughts.
What Will Weezy Play?
Now that the opening shows are officially in the books, expect a career-defining tracklist heavily leaning into his most iconic eras:
- “Welcome to Tha Carter”
- “Fireman”
- “Go DJ”
- “Mr. Carter”
- “Hustler Musik”
- “6 Foot 7 Foot”
- “Mrs. Officer”
- “Lollipop”
- “A Milli”
Which one of those tracks was the theme song of your youth?
Lil Wayne’s 2026 Tour Schedule & Venue Dates
The tour is traveling coast-to-coast through the summer and fall. Heavy hitters like 2 Chainz and The Game are opening on select dates. Find your closest city below and use Live Nation to lock in your tickets.
(Note: If you were holding tickets for the original opening night in Bangor, ME, that show has been officially rescheduled for July 28).
| Date | City | Venue | Special Guest |
| July 16 | Des Moines, IA | Casey’s Center | w/ 2 Chainz |
| July 17 | Chicago, IL | Huntington Bank Pavilion | w/ 2 Chainz |
| July 23 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena | w/ 2 Chainz |
| July 24 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre | Lil Wayne Only |
| July 25 | Grand Rapids, MI | Acrisure Amphitheater | w/ 2 Chainz |
| July 28 | Bangor, ME (Rescheduled) | Maine Savings Amphitheater | w/ 2 Chainz |
| July 30 | St. Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheater | w/ 2 Chainz |
| July 31 | Concord, CA | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | w/ The Game & 2 Chainz |
| August 1 | Long Beach, CA | F&M Bank Amphitheater | w/ The Game & 2 Chainz |
| August 14 | Biloxi, MS | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | Lil Wayne Only |
| August 27 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena | w/ 2 Chainz |
| August 28 | Fresno, CA | Save Mart Center | w/ The Game |
| September 10 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater | Lil Wayne Only |
| September 11 | Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion | Lil Wayne Only |
| September 25 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena | Lil Wayne Only |
| October 23 | Knoxville, TN | Food City Center | Lil Wayne Only |
See y’all there!
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