Nelly sets date at Darien Lake; tour will feature Ja Rule, Plus Eve, St. Lunatics, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri, Chingy & additional special guests in select cities

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Multi-Platinum, multi-Diamond-selling, three-time Grammy-winning music superstar, entertainer and entrepreneur Nelly is set to hit the road in 2025 with his highly anticipated “Where The Party At” tour, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut studio album, “Country Grammar.” Featuring 54 dates across New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Europe and the U.S., this marks Nelly’s return to headlining following his success as a special guest for Janet Jackson’s “Together Again” tour.

This tour will feature an incredible lineup of special guests across its various legs. Fans can look forward to megawatt performances from Nelly’s collaborators and friends such as Ja Rule, Eve, St. Lunatics, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri and Chingy. Guests will vary across markets with additional surprise guests; please check routing and local listings.

The Live Nation-produced run will mark the rapper’s most extensive tour to date and will include a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on Friday, Aug. 1.

This show will take fans on a journey through Nelly’s career, including chart-topping hits “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” and “Ride wit Me.” Known for his larger-than-life personality and ability to bridge genres from hip-hop to country, Nelly promises a show packed with surprises.

The general on-sale for all countries will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at RealNelly.com Tickets will be available starting with various presales beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. Citi is the official card of the U.S. dates of the “Where The Party At” tour. Cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.

Fans can also purchase VIP packages, which may include premium tickets, an invitation to the Nelly MoShine VIP Lounge, exclusive swag bag, autographed tour poster, early entry and more. VIP package contents vary based on offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com. In addition, fans will be able to purchase add-on VIP packages that include meeting Nelly after the show, and even sitting on stage with him at a VIP table while he performs in select markets. For more information regarding the add-on VIP packages, visit rncentertainment.com/nelly-vip.

More about Nelly

For over two decades, Nelly has been a trailblazing force in music and entertainment, blending genres such as hip-hop and country, and achieving double-Diamond status, three Grammys, and countless chart-topping hits. Known for iconic anthems "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma," collaborations with artists from Tim McGraw to Florida Georgia Line, and ventures in fashion (Apple Bottoms), beverages (MoShine), and television, Nelly continues to innovate. 

As an entrepreneur, Nelly launched Apple Bottoms fashion line as the first “inclusive” jean line to cater to women of all shapes and sizes. He has recently launched the new generation of Apple Bottoms, once again trailblazing with new stretch technology and modern styles to embrace women of all sizes.

From Grammy performances to brand partnerships, he remains a global icon while supporting philanthropic causes like Make-A-Wish and scholarships for aspiring musicians.