Key Takeaways:

• Mariah the Scientist’s “HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY TOUR” spans Europe and North America, with a U.S. return in February.
• Cardi B is lastly launching her first headlining tour, performing tracks from AM I THE DRAMA? throughout the nation.
• From Khalid to Gunna, 2026 is stacked with Rap and R&B artists hitting the street for long-awaited reside exhibits.

2026 is shaping as much as be a very good yr for reside music. After getting arguably a number of the finest rap and R&B albums of the last decade final yr, lots of our favorites are lastly occurring the street.

On the R&B aspect, Mariah the Scientist is bringing HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY via Europe and North America to begin the yr. There are additionally acts like Leon Thomas, Miguel and Khalid, who’re both closing the books on final yr’s dates or returning to the stage for the primary time shortly.

The rap aspect is simply as thrilling, if no more. Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama Tour” will likely be her first headlining run, with the Grammy Award winner taking AM I THE DRAMA? throughout the nation. Meanwhile, Gunna, YFN Lucci and Big Boogie are among the many different names with packed tour schedules in 2026.

Without additional ado, right here’s an ongoing checklist of rap and R&B excursions price attending this yr.

1. Mariah the Scientist’s “HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY TOUR”

Mariah the Scientist gave followers one among 2025’s biggest R&B albums with HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY, and fortunate for us, she’ll be performing it reside this yr. The singer will hit a number of abroad dates in mid-January earlier than returning Stateside simply earlier than Valentine’s Day. Plus, we heard that “Burning Blue” sounds even better live.

2. YFN Lucci’s “ALREADY LEGEND. Tour”

In March, YFN Lucci will embark on his first tour since coming residence from jail final yr. In assist of ALREADY LEGEND., the Atlanta rapper will likely be bringing BunnaB, YKNIECE and OMB Peezy alongside for choose dates.

3. Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama Tour”

Since she missed out on touring Invasion of Privacy resulting from her being pregnant, Cardi B isn’t letting something get in her manner this time. The Bronx rapper is lastly embarking on her first headlining run for AM I THE DRAMA? with the “Little Miss Drama Tour.” Fans can seemingly anticipate her to carry out songs just like the Grammy-nominated “Outside” and “Magnet,” and who is aware of — possibly she’ll even deliver out a number of the many particular visitors featured on the LP.

4. SoFaygo’s “MANIA TOUR”

Travis Scott protégé SoFaygo gained’t be on the street very lengthy, however a tour is a tour nonetheless. Beginning in February, he’ll deal with followers to a slew of exhibits in assist of MANIA. There’s additionally a cease in Houston, so possibly he’ll deliver out “OPEN IT UP” collaborator Kaash Paige and even the Cactus Jack Records head honcho himself.

5. Big Boogie’s “Pain On Paper Tour”

If you loved seeing him as a part of GloRilla’s “The Glorious Tour,” excellent news: Big Boogie is heading out on his personal run throughout a number of U.S. cities starting in February. Joining him is Queen Key, who additionally opened through the “Yeah Glo!” artist’s trek final yr.

6. Doja Cat’s “Tour Ma Vie World Tour”

Although she’s technically trotting throughout the globe for her ’80s-inspired pop album, Vie, Doja Cat is a rap girlie initially. The “Tour Ma Vie World Tour” will take her via South America in February, Europe from May to June, and he or she’ll spend the remainder of 2026 shifting throughout North America.

7. Miguel’s “CAOS Tour”

With Jean Dawson as a supporting act, Miguel’s “CAOS Tour” is scheduled to run from February via May. Considering CAOS was his first album in eight years, it’s price most likely seeing the “Sure Thing” hitmaker in motion earlier than his subsequent disappearing act.

8. Josh Levi’s “Hydraulic Tour”

Josh Levi, who Rap-Up highlighted in our Rap and R&B Artists From Texas To Know checklist, will likely be embarking on his very first tour in February. The Issa Rae-approved singer is bringing HYDRAULIC to cities like Chicago, New York, Atlanta and extra.

9. Amber Mark’s “The Pretty Idea Tour”

Amber Mark deserves her flowers, each as a singer and performer! In February, she’ll take Pretty Idea throughout the U.S. and Europe, with SHERWYN becoming a member of her as a particular visitor for the primary stretch of dates. “Sweet Serotonin” and “Too Much” have been standouts from the album, so hopefully we’ll get reside variations of each.

10. Leon Thomas’ “Mutts Don’t Heel World Tour”

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Leon Thomas will shut out the final two legs of his “Mutts Don’t Heel World Tour” in March and June, respectively. Fans in Europe and Australia will get to expertise not one however two initiatives reside: MUTT Deluxe: HEEL and PHOLKS.

11. Jordan Ward’s “THE APARTMENT TOUR”

In November 2024, Jordan Ward introduced his “THE APARTMENT TOUR” forward of BACKWARD’s Jan. 30 launch. We’re tremendous excited to see him carry out the SAILORR-assisted “SMOKIN POTNA” and “JUICY” reside. Not to say, the lineup is stacked with particular visitors: Asha Imuno, Nate Curry, Nali and Planet Giza.

12. kwn’s “With All Due Respect Tour”

U.Ok. singer kwn’s “With All Due Respect Tour” offered out in half-hour, however for those who’re fortunate sufficient to snag tickets, she’ll be touring the States from March to April. The “worst behaviour” artist dropped with all due respect — which housed options from Kehlani and FLO — in the midst of 2025, making this run the proper approach to shut out that chapter.

13. Gunna’s “Wun World Tour”

Gunna closed out the North American leg of his “Wun World Tour” in 2025, although he nonetheless has Africa, Australia and Europe on the schedule for 2026. The trek is about to conclude at Afro Nation Portugal, the place he’s main the lineup alongside with Tyla, Asake and Mariah the Scientist.

14. Dave’s “The Boy Who Played The Harp Tour”

U.Ok. rap’s worldwide affect continues with Dave’s “The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour,” which is able to sweep via Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas and several other extra cities in March and April.

15. Bruno Mars’ “The Romantic Tour”

Ahead of his fourth solo album, The Romantic, Bruno Mars introduced that he’ll be hitting the street with Victoria Monét, Thomas and RAYE beginning in April. The “That’s What I Like” singer additionally tapped his Silk Sonic other-half, Anderson .Paak (aka DJ Pee .Wee), to function the tour’s official DJ.

16. Khalid’s “It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour”

Another artist who hasn’t toured in an extremely very long time, Khalid will likely be celebrating 10 years since his profession started with the “It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour.” The run kicks off in May, with the “Location” hitmaker performing songs from all his earlier albums, together with American Teen, Free Spirit and his most up-to-date venture, after the solar goes down.