CHRIS BROWN AND USHER OPEN THE R&B TOUR WITH A BLOCKBUSTER SOLD OUT NIGHT IN DENVER
GRAMMY Award-winning icons USHER and Chris Brown officially launched The R&B Tour on Friday, June 26, delivering an epic sold out opening night performance at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado and kicking off one of the most anticipated tours of the year.
The show featured an approximately 3-hour stadium spectacle, with USHER and Chris Brown trading the spotlight across nine cinematic acts that seamlessly wove their catalogs together. Rather than traditional back-to-back headline sets, the production featured an innovative format with the two superstars alternating performances throughout the night, creating a dynamic, nonstop celebration of R&B’s biggest hits from “U Remind Me” to “With You”, plus several duet performances including closing with their track, “New Flame.”
The production also featured surprise appearances from special guests Mario and EricBellinger, who joined Chris Brown throughout the show as vocal accompaniment . During a DJ break, Eric Bellinger stepped into the spotlight to perform his hit single “G.O.A.T” followed by Mario who performed a medley of his chart-topping hits.
Opening night generated wide excitement across social media, with fans flooding socials throughout the evening to share clips, photos, and reactions from the performance. The excitement around the show further reinforced the tour’s position as one of the most anticipated live music events of the year.
Produced by Live Nation, The R&B Tour unites two of the genre’s most influential performers for a landmark stadium run across North America. The opening night featured career-spanning hits and a celebration of R&B’s enduring cultural impact, setting the stage for a tour that will visit major markets throughout the United States and Canada, with upcoming stops in Detroit, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Nashville, and more through December.
The R&B Tour supports Usher’s New Look (UNL) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit’s (BGCGD)Entertainment Industry Club: Live Touring Edition—a first-of-its-kind workforce development initiative that provides a select cohort of interns (ages 18+) from Detroit and Atlanta with hands-on experience in tour production, wardrobe, multimedia, community impact, and operations. The initiative also engages youth nationwide through Spark Sessions: “Making of the Tour,” offering behind-the-scenes access to the planning, production, and business of live touring at Boys & Girls Clubs across the country.
The R&B Tour will also partner with Global Citizen to support access to education worldwide, with $1 from every ticket sold benefiting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Tickets and VIP packages are available now at RaymondAndBrownTour.com.
Fans also can also now experience the newly announced “Rhythm Section VIP Riser Experience”. It isn’t just a place to watch the show — it’s part of it. Designed and curated by Usher Raymond, this exclusive lounge places a limited number of guests just steps from the stage inside a nightlife-inspired environment influenced by The Cotton Club, Magic City, and Usher’s signature immersive experiences around the world. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
For the latest tour updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and all the action from the road, follow @therandbtour on Instagram and TikTok.
CHRIS BROWN & USHER – THE R&B TOUR 2026 – REMAINING DATES:
Jun 30 | Minneapolis, MN | U.S. Bank Stadium
Jul 2 | Detroit, MI | Ford Field
Jul 3 | Detroit, MI | Ford Field
Jul 5 | Detroit, MI | Ford Field
Jul 7 | Cleveland, OH | Huntington Bank Field
Jul 10 | Washington, DC | Northwest Stadium
Jul 11 | Washington, DC | Northwest Stadium
Jul 13 | Washington, DC | Northwest Stadium
Jul 17 | Charlotte, NC | Bank of America Stadium
Jul 18 | Charlotte, NC | Bank of America Stadium
Jul 21 | St. Louis, MO | The Dome at America’s Center
Jul 25 | Nashville, TN | Nissan Stadium
Jul 28 | Birmingham, AL | Protective Stadium
Jul 29 | Birmingham, AL | Protective Stadium
Aug 1 | Syracuse, NY | JMA Wireless Dome
Aug 7 | East Rutherford, NJ | MetLife Stadium
Aug 8 | East Rutherford, NJ | MetLife Stadium
Aug 11 | Toronto, ON | Rogers Stadium
Aug 12 | Toronto, ON | Rogers Stadium
Aug 17 | Foxborough, MA | Gillette Stadium
Aug 21 | Chicago, IL | Soldier Field
Aug 22 | Chicago, IL | Soldier Field
Aug 28 | Santa Clara, CA | Levi’s Stadium
Aug 29 | Santa Clara, CA | Levi’s Stadium
Sep 1 | Santa Clara, CA | Levi’s Stadium
Sep 5 | Las Vegas, NV | Allegiant Stadium
Sep 6 | Las Vegas, NV | Allegiant Stadium
Sep 10 | Arlington, TX | AT&T Stadium
Sep 12 | Arlington, TX | AT&T Stadium
Sep 13 | Arlington, TX | AT&T Stadium
Sep 18 | Las Vegas, NV | Allegiant Stadium
Sep 25 | Inglewood, CA | SoFi Stadium
Sep 26 | Inglewood, CA | SoFi Stadium
Sep 29 | Glendale, AZ | State Farm Stadium
Oct 3 | El Paso, TX | Sun Bowl Stadium
Oct 5 | San Antonio, TX | Alamodome
Oct 9 | Houston, TX | NRG Stadium
Oct 10 | Houston, TX | NRG Stadium
Nov 7 | Atlanta, GA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Nov 8 | Atlanta, GA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Nov 10 | Atlanta, GA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Nov 11 | Atlanta, GA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Nov 15 | Inglewood, CA | SoFi Stadium
Nov 20 | New Orleans, LA | Caesars Superdome
Nov 21 | New Orleans, LA | Caesars Superdome
Nov 24 | Houston, TX | NRG Stadium
Dec 3 | Miami, FL | Hard Rock Stadium
Dec 5 | Miami, FL | Hard Rock Stadium
Dec 11 | Tampa, FL | Raymond James Stadium
Dec 12 | Tampa, FL | Raymond James Stadium
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MARIO JOINS CHRIS BROWN AND USHER ON THE R&B TOUR, BRINGING HIS VOICE TO ONE OF MUSIC’S MOST CELEBRATED STADIUM RUNS
The opening night of The R&B Tour made one thing abundantly clear: MARIO still has the room. The GRAMMY-nominated R&B star joined USHER and Chris Brown as a special guest for the blockbuster launch of the highly anticipated co-headlining stadium tour at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado — and walked away with one of the night’s most memorable moments.
Throughout Chris Brown’s sets, MARIO joined him on stage, lending his voice to a production designed to celebrate R&B’s legacy as not just a genre — but as the foundation of popular music itself.
When MARIO stepped into his own spotlight for a DJ break that gave way to a medley of his chart-topping hits, the room confirmed what his fans have known for two decades. The Denver crowd was locked in — singing every word, from “Let Me Love You” to “Just a Friend” to “Crying Out for Me” — a full, unbroken connection between artist and audience that underscored exactly why MARIO belongs on a stage of this magnitude. Across more than 70,000 seats, the response was clear: the songs haven’t aged. Neither has the voice.
MARIO joins the tour as part of a broader celebration of R&B’s cultural legacy and staying power, alongside fellow special guest Eric Bellinger. His inclusion alongside two of the genre’s most iconic performers underscores a truth that his catalog has always embodied: real R&B endures — and so does MARIO.
The tour appearance comes on the heels of a milestone 2025 for MARIO, who delivered one of the most celebrated remixes of Kehlani’s GRAMMY-winning hit “Folded,” further cementing his place in R&B’s current cultural conversation. That same year, he sold out his headline tour, Nothing But Us, and made a notable appearance alongside Drake, continuing a year defined by high-profile collaborations and renewed momentum. Fans can expect new music from MARIO in the near future. For those looking to share a more personal moment with the artist, pre-show meet and greet packages are also available for select tour dates.
Produced by Live Nation, The R&B Tour will continue its North American run with upcoming stops in Minneapolis, Detroit, Washington D.C., Charlotte, Nashville, and beyond through December 2026. Tickets and VIP packages are available at RaymondAndBrownTour.com.
