Upcoming Rod Wave dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Who Rod Wave is
Rod Wave is a rapper and singer from St. Petersburg, Florida, born Rodarius Green in 1998, and one of the most consistent arena draws in hip-hop. He headlines indoor arenas (the 15,000-to-20,000-seat buildings that host NBA and NHL teams) on tours timed to each new album, usually in the fall. His music blends hip-hop with R&B and gospel-influenced singing, a style often called trap-soul (trap beats under melodic, soul-style vocals), and his lyrics center on pain, loyalty and heartbreak.
His breakout came in 2019, when "Heart on Ice" spread on TikTok and YouTube and reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Signed to Alamo Records, he followed with Ghetto Gospel (2019), executive produced by Kevin Gates, and Pray 4 Love (2020), which reached No. 2. SoulFly (2021), Beautiful Mind (2022) and Nostalgia (2023) each debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Last Lap (2024) reached No. 2, and Don't Look Down, released August 28, 2026, became his fourth No. 1 and made him the 24th artist to place 100 songs on the Hot 100.
What a Rod Wave concert feels like
A Rod Wave show is a sing-along. His fan base knows the lyrics to album tracks, not only the singles, and reviewers of his 2024 tour described a Dallas crowd that sang over him for the full length of a song. The emotional, confessional material plays as a shared experience rather than a party, which is part of why fans return for each album cycle.
His tours are multi-artist bills. The Nostalgia Tour in 2023 carried Ari Lennox, G Herbo, Toosii and Eelmatic as support, and the Last Lap Tour in 2024 listed Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior and Eelmatic. Openers can change by city, so check the event listing, and plan for a long evening: the headline set typically starts well after doors open.
Rod Wave tours, 2019 to 2024
His touring history follows his album releases. Dates below come from the cited tour records.
- I'm Him Tour (July to October 2019): supporting act for Kevin Gates, the run that introduced him to audiences outside Florida.
- Ghetto Gospel Tour (2020): a 22-stop US tour announced for March 3 to April 3, 2020, starting in Augusta, Georgia.
- SoulFly Tour (August 27 to October 23, 2021): 36 stops from Houston to Seattle, the first tour under a Rolling Loud and Live Nation touring venture.
- Beautiful Mind Tour (November 11 to December 21, 2022): 25 stops from Minneapolis to Seattle, with Toosii and Mariah the Scientist.
- Nostalgia Tour (October 19 to December 18, 2023): a 35-show US arena tour from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Jacksonville, Florida, with stops at Barclays Center, TD Garden, United Center and the Kia Forum.
- Last Lap Tour (October 2024 to January 2025): announced with 36 dates; production problems forced cancellations and rescheduled shows, a second leg was added, and the remaining 13 dates were canceled on January 29, 2025. Accounts of how many shows were played differ, from 26 to 28.
As of October 2026, the sources reviewed here did not include verified dates for a later tour. When new dates are announced, they appear in the live event list on this page.
Where to sit at a Rod Wave arena show
His arena tours have used a standard end-stage setup (the stage at one end of the arena floor, with seating on the floor and wrapping around three sides). Layouts change from tour to tour, so confirm the map on your specific event. These principles hold for this kind of show:
- Floor sections near the stage: the most energy and the closest view, but the floor is flat. If the floor is general admission (standing, no assigned spots), arrive early for a position; if it is reserved seating, most fans stand anyway.
- Lower bowl facing the stage: the best overall choice. You sit above the floor crowd, see the full stage and video screens, and hear the room sing.
- Lower bowl on the sides, near the stage: close, but the angle can cut off part of the stage. Sections a few steps back from the stage line usually see more.
- Upper level, center: the value seats. For a show built on vocals and crowd response rather than elaborate staging, the upper level loses less than it would at a heavily produced pop concert.
Skip seats listed as behind the stage or limited view unless the listing states what you can see.
How demand for his tickets behaves
Demand for Rod Wave dates is strong but uneven, which makes the city you choose part of your buying strategy. Billboard boxscore figures for the Nostalgia Tour show many arenas reported at full capacity, including Barclays Center, the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, while Toronto reported about 72% of available tickets sold and Kansas City about 78%. On the Last Lap Tour, Dallas and Houston reported about 94% while Phoenix reported about 62%.
- Strong markets: the Southeast, the Northeast corridor and Midwest cities where he has sold out before tend to hold firm prices on the secondary market (resale, where fans and brokers sell tickets they already hold).
- Softer markets: where a show is not selling through, resale prices often ease in the final week as sellers compete.
- Weekend dates: Friday and Saturday shows usually draw more buyers than weeknights in the same city.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Rod Wave play arenas or stadiums?
Arenas. His headlining tours, including the Nostalgia Tour in 2023 and the Last Lap Tour in 2024, played indoor arenas such as Barclays Center, TD Garden and the United Center.
Who opens for Rod Wave?
His tours carry several openers. The 2023 Nostalgia Tour featured Ari Lennox, G Herbo, Toosii and Eelmatic, and the 2024 Last Lap Tour listed Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior and Eelmatic. Check your event listing, since lineups can vary by city.
What kind of music does Rod Wave perform?
He mixes hip-hop with R&B and gospel-style singing, a sound often called trap-soul. Songs such as "Heart on Ice", "Rags2Riches" and "Street Runner" are fan favorites.
What are the best seats for a Rod Wave concert?
Lower-bowl sections facing the stage give the best balance of view and sound. The floor is closest but flat, and the upper level center is the value choice for a show driven by vocals and crowd singing.
What is Rod Wave's latest album?
Don't Look Down, released August 28, 2026, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, his fourth chart-topping album.