NeYo with Akon

Ne-Yo in Las Vegas arrives as a co-headline event with Akon at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, August 14, 2026, part of the pair’s Nights Like This Tour. Two of the defining voices of 2000s R&B and pop share the bill, with Ne-Yo behind hits like “So Sick” and “Miss Independent” and Akon known for “Smack That” and “Lonely.” The Garden Arena is MGM Grand’s big-room venue at the center of the Strip, a full-scale arena that has hosted championship fights and marquee residencies, giving both artists the stage and production to build a proper spectacle. The room sits inside the MGM Grand complex near the Tropicana intersection, easy to reach on foot or by tram from neighboring resorts. Expect a nostalgia-forward night trading hit for hit between two headliners who defined a radio era. If throwback R&B and a Strip arena atmosphere sound right, this one-night co-bill delivers both. Get tickets and plan your Las Vegas visit.

FAQ

Is Ne-Yo headlining alone?

No — Ne-Yo and Akon co-headline the Nights Like This Tour, sharing the bill for this Las Vegas date.

When is the show?

One night: Friday, August 14, 2026 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

What kind of set can fans expect?

A hit-driven 2000s R&B and pop night from two of the era’s biggest voices, though exact setlists aren’t announced.