Lil Wayne adds "Tha Carter Anniversary Tour" dates: Schedule, openers and how to get tickets

There are albums that define eras, and then there's "Tha Carter" series — six records that didn't just shape hip-hop but rewired it entirely. If you've ever found yourself mid-verse on 'Go DJ,' 'A Milli' or 'Uproar,' you already know what Lil Wayne means to the culture. Now, more than two decades after the original "Tha Carter" changed his trajectory forever, Weezy is bringing that legacy to stages across the country one more time.

Due to overwhelming demand following a massively successful 2025 run, five-time Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne has extended his "20+ Years of Carter Classics Tour" (also known as "Tha Carter Anniversary Tour") into 2026 with 29 newly confirmed North American dates. The tour celebrates the full "Tha Carter" album series — from the original 2004 debut that put Wayne on a new trajectory through the 8x-platinum, Grammy-winning "Tha Carter III" and all the way to 2025's "Tha Carter VI."

Lil Wayne Tha Carter Anniversary Tour 2026 dates

Below is the full list of confirmed dates for the 2026 extension of Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter Anniversary Tour."

When is the presale for Lil Wayne's Tha Carter Anniversary Tour?

Various presale windows are available ahead of the general onsale, with early access opportunities beginning Wednesday, March 18 and running through Thursday, March 19:

Citi Cardmember and VIP Packages Presales: Wednesday, March 18 at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 PM local time.

Artist Presale: Wednesday, March 18 at 12:00 PM local time through Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 PM local time.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster Presales: Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 AM local time through 10:00 PM local time.

When do Lil Wayne tickets go on sale?

General onsale for the "Tha Carter Anniversary Tour" begins Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time for each venue.

The demand that fueled this tour extension in the first place suggests tickets will move quickly. You can track availability and set price alerts on SeatGeek to find tickets as soon as they become available.

Who is opening for Lil Wayne on the Tha Carter Anniversary Tour?

2 Chainz joins as a special guest on the majority of the 2026 dates, bringing his own deep catalog of hits — from 'No Lie' to 'Birthday Song' — to warm up the crowd. The Game supports on select California shows, including Concord, Long Beach and Fresno.

The 2026 lineup marks a shift from the 2025 leg, which featured Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington as supporting acts. Both 2 Chainz and The Game carry enough star power to headline their own shows, making the undercard alone worth the price of admission.

When does Lil Wayne's Tha Carter Anniversary Tour start?

The 2026 extension of the "Tha Carter Anniversary Tour" opens on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine.

When does Lil Wayne's Tha Carter Anniversary Tour end?

The final stop is Friday, October 23, 2026 at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

What to expect at Lil Wayne's Tha Carter Anniversary Tour

This isn't a standard concert — it's a full retrospective of one of hip-hop's most important album series. The "Tha Carter" catalog spans six albums over 20-plus years, from the original 2004 release through the multi-platinum "Tha Carter IV" and all the way to 2025's "Tha Carter VI."

Based on the 2025 leg, you can expect a career-spanning setlist that mixes era-defining hits with deep cuts that reward longtime listeners. Wayne is known for his signature freestyle moments during live shows, so every night brings something a little different. As a five-time Grammy winner, Young Money Entertainment CEO and the artist who launched the careers of Drake and Nicki Minaj, Wayne carries a stage presence that few in hip-hop can match.

Arriving early gives you time to catch the openers and grab merch. Wayne's live energy is relentless, and the combination of 2 Chainz or The Game warming up the crowd means the venue will be rocking well before the headliner takes the stage. As a thank you to day-one fans, the tour launched with a special 2-for-$75 ticket offer (code: DayOnes) — a limited deal available while supplies last.

How to get Lil Wayne Tha Carter Anniversary Tour tickets on SeatGeek

Twenty-plus years of "Tha Carter" is a milestone that only comes around once, and with 29 dates stretching from Maine to California, there's a strong chance Lil Wayne is stopping near you this summer or fall. Here's how to lock in your spot for the "Tha Carter Anniversary Tour."

1. Find your Lil Wayne show. Search for Lil Wayne or "Tha Carter Anniversary Tour" on SeatGeek to pull up every available date. Whether you're eyeing the Chicago amphitheater stop in July or the Nashville arena show in September, all 29 dates are listed in one place.

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From 'Tha Block Is Hot' to "Tha Carter VI," Wayne's been rewriting the rules for over two decades — and this tour is your chance to hear the whole story live, one legendary verse at a time.