Lil Wayne to headline Nationwide Arena show in July, with 2 Chainz joining Columbus date
Columbus stop set for July 23 at Nationwide Arena
Rapper Lil Wayne is scheduled to perform in Columbus this summer with an arena date booked at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The event listing shows an 8 p.m. start time and bills the concert as “20 Years of Carter Classics,” framing the show around music from Lil Wayne’s long-running “Tha Carter” era.
The Ticketmaster event page for the Columbus date lists 2 Chainz on the lineup alongside Lil Wayne. No additional opening acts are confirmed on the primary listing for the Columbus stop.
Ticket sales timeline: presales begin March 18
Ticket sales for the Columbus performance are scheduled to roll out in phases. Presales are set to begin on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with multiple windows listed across that day and Thursday, March 19. A general on-sale is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time.
The event page also includes a time-limited promotion described as an “Early Buyer Special” offering a bundled price for two tickets. The listing notes that availability and pricing are subject to change and that resale prices can exceed face value.
What is known—and what is not—about the Columbus production
At this stage, core logistics are defined: the venue, date, start time, and at least one supporting performer. Other key elements that typically shape an arena concert experience have not been publicly detailed on the primary ticket listing, including the full run-of-show, expected set length, stage configuration, and any additional supporting acts. Those details are often finalized closer to the performance date and can vary by city.
How the show fits into Nationwide Arena’s summer calendar
Nationwide Arena, located in the Arena District at 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., is one of Columbus’ major large-capacity venues for touring concerts and sports. The July booking places Lil Wayne among the summer slate of special events that typically share the arena calendar with the Columbus Blue Jackets’ NHL schedule during the season.
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus
Billing: “LIL WAYNE: 20 YEARS OF CARTER CLASSICS”
Listed lineup: Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz
Ticketing information available so far indicates presales begin March 18, 2026, followed by a March 20, 2026 general on-sale.
Additional event guidance—such as entry policies, mobile ticketing requirements, and day-of-show venue operations—are typically posted through venue channels as the concert date approaches.