LIL WAYNE EXTENDS 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR CELEBRATING THA CARTER ALBUM SERIES WITH STOP AT RUPP ARENA
Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, March 18 with Presales
General On Sale Begins Friday, March 20 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com
(Lexington, KY) March 17, 2026 – Due to incredible demand, five-time GRAMMY award–winning rap icon Lil Wayne extends his North American tour celebrating more than 20 years of his groundbreaking
Carter album series into 2026 with a stop in Lexington at Rupp Arena on October 22.
The 2026 extension follows a massively successful 2025 run and continues the celebration of Wayne’s iconic Tha Carter legacy, an album series that redefined hip-hop and cemented his place as one of the most influential rappers of all time. Spanning more than two decades, Tha Carter albums have delivered era-defining hits, multi- platinum milestones, and record-breaking chart achievements.
More than 20 years after launching Tha Carter, Lil Wayne remains a dominant cultural force from shaping the careers of generational superstars through Young Money Entertainment to influencing an entire wave of artists with his distinctive style, voice, and work ethic. The 2026 dates further underscore the lasting impact of a catalog that continues to resonate across generations of fans.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Citi presale (details below) beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 10am local time, followed by an artist presale at 12pm local time ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, March 20 at 10am local time at Ticketmaster.com. As a thank you to Lil Wayne’s day-one fans, the tour will launch with a special 2-for-$75 ticket offer (code: DayOnes), rewarding early buyers with special pricing. The offer is limited and available while supplies last.
CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card of Lil Wayne 2026 Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 10am local time until Thursday March 19 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, March 20 at 10AM EST. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com, rupparena.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
