Ne-Yo and Akon are about to give their fans everything tonight this next few month.
The vocally-gifted R&B co-headliners are midway through their nationwide ‘Nights Like This Tour’ that will send them to amphitheaters, arenas, music centers and auditoriums through late August.
That includes three New York and New Jersey stops. They’re scheduled to go down at:
Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY
Wednesday, July 22
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Buffalo, NY
Friday, July 24
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Saturday, July 25
If you’d like to see the hit-makers get down live, last-minute tickets are still available for all upcoming ‘Nights Like This Tour’ concerts.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on inventory for any one show was $35 including fees on SeatGeek.
Prices start at $58 including fees for the New York gigs (that’s for the night in Buffalo).
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
Based on our findings at Set List FM, the talented pair typically perform a whopping 50 (!) songs between them at live shows.
Notable tracks from Ne-Yo’s back catalog include “So Sick,” “Give Me Everything,” “Miss Independent,” “Closer” and “Time of Our Lives” along with a few cuts from his recently-released country album “Highway 79.”
As for Akon, he delivers fan favorites like “I Wanna Love You,” “Don’t Matter,” “Smack That,” “Lonely” and “Sexy B—-” among others. And, yes, he dips into his new album “Beautiful Day” as well.
Critics have been impressed with their efforts, too.
“Over the course of just under three hours, the duo take turns in the spotlight, the mood seesawing in line with each of them,” The Guardian reported in a review of an April concert in Glasgow. “Ne-Yo is smooth and suave in his vocals and dextrous choreography, an effective contrast to Akon’s all-out charisma and party-starter energy which arrives with classics like ‘Smack That’ – the first time, of many, that the crowd fully loses it.”
Need to be there?
We’re here to help, RnBaholics.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Ne-Yo and Akon’s summer 2026 ‘Nights Like This Tour’ below.
How much are tickets to see Ne-Yo and Akon on tour?
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| Ne-Yo and Akon tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| July 21 at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA | $54 (including fees) |
| July 22 at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY | $118 (including fees) |
| July 24 at the Darien Lake Amphitheater in Buffalo, NY | $58 (including fees) |
| July 25 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ | $74 (including fees) |
| July 26 at The Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford, CT | $40 (including fees) |
| July 28 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL | $37 (including fees) |
| July 29 at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI | $88 (including fees) |
| July 31 at the RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, ON, CA | $109 (including fees) |
| Aug. 1 at the RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, ON, CA | $64 (including fees) |
| Aug. 2 at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, PA | $40 (including fees) |
| Aug. 4 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, MO | $38 (including fees) |
| Aug. 5 at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, MN | $55 (including fees) |
| Aug. 7 at the Morton Amphitheater in Kansas City, MO | $46 (including fees) |
| Aug. 8 at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX | $43 (including fees) |
| Aug. 9 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX | $50 (including fees) |
| Aug. 11 at the Moody Center in Austin, TX | $62 (including fees) |
| Aug. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV | $120 (including fees) |
| Aug. 15 at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, AZ | $53 (including fees) |
| Aug. 16 at the First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater in Albuquerque, NM | $84 (including fees) |
| Aug. 18 at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA | $35 (including fees) |
| Aug. 19 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA | $94 (including fees) |
| Aug. 21 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA | $113 (including fees) |
| Aug. 27 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN just Ne-Yo; no Akon | N/A |
What songs do Ne-Yo and Akon perform on tour?
Yes, Ne-Yo and Akon really play 50 songs between them at their live shows. To make sure you know what’s what, here’s a closer look at what they take to the stage, courtesy of Set List FM.
Ne-Yo
01.) “Closer”
02.) “Because of You”
03.) “Stay”
04.) “Champagne Life”
05.) “One In a Million”
06.) “Sexy Love”
Akon
07.) “AKON’S BEAUTIFUL DAY”
08.) “Smack That”
09.) “I’m So Paid”
10.) “Locked Up”
11.) “Soul Survivor” (Jeezy cover)
Ne-Yo
12.) “She Knows”
13.) “Leave You Alone” (Jeezy cover)
14.) “Make Me Better” (Fabolous cover)
15.) “Bust It Baby, Pt. 2” (Plies cover)
16.) “U 2 Luv”
17.) “Say It”
Akon
18.) “Bananza (Belly Dancer)”
19.) “Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)” (Wyclef Jean cover)
20.) “Bartender” (T‐Pain cover)
21.) “Hypnotized” (Plies cover)
22.) “Baby, I’m Back” (Baby Bash cover)
23.) “Dangerous” (Kardinal Offishall cover)
Ne-Yo and Akon
24.) “Let Me Love You” (Mario cover)
25.) “Titanium” (David Guetta cover)
26.) “Take a Bow” (Rihanna cover)
27.) “Drunk in Love” (Beyoncé cover)
28.) “Irreplaceable” (Beyoncé cover)
29.) “Just Dance” (Lady Gaga cover)
Akon
30.) “Don’t Matter”
31.) “Danza kuduro” (Don Omar cover)
32.) “The Sweet Escape” (Gwen Stefani cover)
33.) “Angel”
34.) “I Tried” (Bone Thugs‐n‐Harmony cover)
35.) “Sorry, Blame It On Me”
36.) “Lonely”
Ne-Yo
37.) “So Sick” (Ne‐Yo cover)
38.) “Mad”
39.) “Nights Like These”
40.) “Up Out & Gone”
41.) “She Got Her Own”
42.) “Miss Independent”
Akon
43.) “I Wanna Love You”
44.) “Right Now (Na Na Na)”
45.) “Beautiful”
46.) “Sexy B—-” (David Guetta cover)
Ne-Yo
47.) “Let’s Go” (Calvin Harris cover)
48.) “Time of Our Lives” (Pitbull cover)
49.) “Give Me Everything” (Pitbull cover)
Ne-Yo and Akon
50.) “Play Hard” (David Guetta cover)
Ne-Yo new music
Midway through the tour, Ne-Yo dropped his tenth studio album “Highway 79.”
The country offering is a departure for the R&B/pop/dance legend. Still, his radio-friendly sensibilities shine through here as evidenced on the record’s first two tracks, the gritty banger “Up Out & Gone” and two-step ballad “Hate Me Now.”
After a few spins, we fell in love with the lonesome heartbreaker “Wish I Didn’t Know You,” the yearning, twangy “Thinking What I’m Thinking,” the goofy sing-a-long “Ms. Tundra,” smoky, seductive “Next Round On Me” and explosive instant classic “Simple Things.”
Best of all though is the invigorating “Dance Right Now.” The whirling tune steadily builds to a climax that will make you feel like you’re twisting and turning on the floor with the one you love. Sure, it may be country but this one is irresistible regardless what your thoughts on the genre are.
Wanna give this one a spin?
Click here to listen to “Highway 79.”
Akon new music
On April 24, Akon released his sixth studio album “Beautiful Day.”
As expected, Akon’s iconic vocals are the star here. His effortless singing guides the upbeat first track “AKON’S BEAUTIFUL DAY” and lead the way throughout.
Standouts include the slinky duet “NEVER REALLY MATTERED” feat. SIMIEN, twinkly afrobeat bop “RINGTONE,” triumphant anthem “WAY UP DER,” primal jam “HUAWEI” and sensual, fun-loving “LONG ROAD.”
The real highlight though has to be the fiery, dance floor-ready “QUE CALOR,” which melds salsa, EDM and Akon’s voice to create a steamy song of the summer candidate.
To hear for yourself, you can find “Beautiful Day” here.
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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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