Jay-Z has expanded his run of international performances with a newly confirmed London date this fall, adding another stop to a limited slate of stadium shows celebrating two landmark albums.
The rapper will perform at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Friday, September 4, as part of a series marking the 30th anniversary of his 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of his 2001 album, The Blueprint. The concert will be his only U.K. performance of the year.
Tour dates and ticket details
The London show will be followed by performances at Stade de France in Paris on Thursday, September 10, and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 23. Both dates had been announced before the London stop.
Presale for the London concert began Thursday, July 9, at 10 a.m. local time, with early access for O2 and Virgin Media customers. General ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on July 10 through Ticketmaster.
Roc Nation, Live Nation and Spotify also launched presales at 1 p.m. on July 9. Mastercard cardholders in the U.K. received access to Preferred Tickets beginning at the same time.
Homecoming shows in New York
Before heading overseas, Jay-Z performed three hometown concerts at Yankee Stadium in New York City on July 10, 11 and 12.
The first show focused on Reasonable Doubt, while the second, held July 11, celebrated The Blueprint, which reaches its 25th anniversary on September 11. A third concert, billed as “Extra Innings,” followed on July 12.
The Yankee Stadium performances marked a homecoming for the Brooklyn-born artist and launched the broader anniversary celebration that continues with stops in London, Paris and Los Angeles.
A selective approach to touring
Rather than embark on a traditional world tour, Jay-Z opted for a limited run of stadium shows across four cities, a strategy that has increased demand for each performance.
Industry observers noted that focusing on a handful of major markets instead of an extended tour has made each concert feel like a rare event for longtime fans.
The artist has also begun stylizing his name as “JAŸ-Z,” reviving the branding used on earlier album covers.
A milestone year
The London announcement follows an active year of live performances. Jay-Z headlined The Roots Picnic with a career-spanning set that reinforced the anniversary theme of his 2026 schedule. It marked his first festival appearance in seven years and included a freestyle referencing Drake, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj.
In the weeks surrounding the festival, Jay-Z hosted a series of events across New York City, celebrating the anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint. The activations featured exhibits, limited-edition merchandise tied to both albums and a personal appearance by the rapper.
Jay-Z released the original version of the Reasonable Doubt single “Dead Presidents” on streaming platforms for the first time, fueling renewed interest in his catalog ahead of the anniversary shows.
