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NE-YO & AKON: “Nights Like This” Tour 2026 Coming to Prague in May

The tour brings together two generations of artists whose hits have profoundly shaped radio, club culture, and pop music

By PragueDaily

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NE-YO & AKON are coming to Prague: the two GRAMMY-winning artists will join forces in 2026 for the “Nights Like This” Tour. On 27 May, they will perform at the O2 Arena Prague, presenting their greatest hits from R&B to pop.

The GRAMMY-award-winning artists NE-YO and AKON will embark on a major world tour together in 2026. The “Nights Like This” Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on Friday, 24 April, at the 3Arena in Dublin and will make stops in London, Paris, and Prague on 27 May at the O2 Arena.

The tour unites two generations of artists whose hits have had a lasting impact on radio, club culture, and pop music. NE-YO and AKON will share the stage in a dynamic interplay, delighting audiences with unforgettable hits, sing-along anthems, and club classics.

Video: NE-YO | Closer

Fans can look forward to NE-YO’s “So Sick”, “Closer” and “Miss Independent”, as well as AKON’s “Smack That”, “Lonely” and “Right Now (Na Na Na)”. The “Nights Like This” Tour promises nostalgic moments for long-time followers and new highlights for younger listeners – from heartfelt ballads to energetic club hits, every evening will be a grand party and a celebration of music.

NE-YO is regarded as one of the most influential songwriters and performers in modern R&B. The three-time Grammy winner is known for hits such as “So Sick”, “Closer” and “Because of You”, and has also written songs for stars including Beyoncé, Rihanna and Usher. His music combines R&B, pop and dance, and has significantly shaped the sound of the past two decades.

Video: Akon | Right Now (Na Na Na)

AKON made his mark with global hits such as “Lonely”, “Smack That” and “Right Now (Na Na Na)” and is among the most streamed artists of his generation. He has also been behind the success of other stars, including Lady Gaga, who made her breakthrough under his label. An evening with NE-YO and AKON offers a glimpse into an era that has left a lasting imprint on the world of pop and R&B.

Tickets for the concert on 27 May 2026 at the O2 Arena Prague are available from CZK 1,800 (plus fees). Official presale begins on 30 January 2026 at 10:00 via Ticketmaster and Ticketportal.