At a Glance
- Pitbull announced the I’m Back Tour on January 15, 2026, hitting North America May-September 2026
- Lil Jon joins as special guest for the 35-date run
- Tickets start with artist presale on January 28 at 10 a.m. local time
- Why it matters: Fans’ bald-cap tradition fuels anticipation for the rapper’s biggest tour in years
Pitbull is hitting the road again. The Grammy-winning artist revealed plans for the I’m Back Tour, a sweeping North American trek that launches May 14, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida, and wraps September 26, 2026, in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Tour Announcement
“USA, I’m BACK,” the rapper posted across social platforms, confirming Lil Jon as the tour’s sole special guest. The announcement, made January 15, quickly amassed thousands of likes and shares within hours.
Live Nation will promote the 35-date outing, which covers amphitheaters and stadiums from coast to coast. Cities on the routing include:
- Houston and Dallas
- Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Chula Vista
- Salt Lake City and Wheatland
- Toronto
- Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Kansas City
- Multiple stops across the Northeast and Midwest
Ticket Details
Fans can secure seats through a tiered sale:
- Artist presale: January 28, 10 a.m. local time
- Signup deadline: January 26, 10 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster
- General on-sale: January 30, 10 a.m. local time
- VIP packages: Also available at each on-sale window
Demand is expected to be high; Pitbull’s last major outing sold out multiple arenas within minutes.
Fan Tradition
Concertgoers have embraced a unique ritual-donning bald caps to mimic the rapper’s signature look. The trend started organically and has grown into a hallmark of his live shows.
“Every time I’m at a show, I let them know that when you put on a bald cap, I hope you’re ready to have the time of your lives – it feels deeper than just music,” Pitbull told the BBC in June 2025. “It’s the ultimate trophy to be able to go on stage and see all the hard work that you put into the music.”
The performer, celebrating 25 years in the industry, added, “To see every demographic, everybody [dressing up] at the shows is priceless.”
Full Tour Schedule
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 14 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre |
| May 16 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| May 17 | Charleston, SC | Credit One Stadium |
| May 19 | Raleigh, NC | Coastal Credit Union Music Park |
| May 20 | Charlotte, NC | Truliant Amphitheater |
| May 22 | Houston, TX | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion |
| May 23 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion |
| May 27 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre |
| May 29 | Chula Vista, CA | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| May 30 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Bowl |
| June 3 | Salt Lake City, UT | Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| June 6 | Wheatland, CA | Toyota Amphitheater |
| June 7 | Mountain View, CA | Shoreline Amphitheatre |
| Aug. 19 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live |
| Aug. 21 | Virginia Beach, VA | Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater |
| Aug. 22 | Hershey, PA | Hersheypark Stadium |
| Aug. 25 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater |
| Aug. 26 | Syracuse, NY | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater |
| Aug. 28 | Hartford, CT | The Meadows Music Theatre |
| Aug. 29 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center |
| Aug. 31 | Bangor, ME | Maine Savings Amphitheater |
| Sept. 2 | Saratoga Springs, NY | Saratoga Performing Arts Center |
| Sept. 3 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center |
| Sept. 5 | Toronto, ON | RBC Amphitheatre |
| Sept. 9 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre |
| Sept. 10 | Grand Rapids, MI | Acrisure Amphitheater |
| Sept. 12 | East Troy, WI | Alpine Valley Music Theatre |
| Sept. 13 | Tinley Park, IL | Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre |
| Sept. 15 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center |
| Sept. 16 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center |
| Sept. 18 | St. Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheater |
| Sept. 19 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center |
| Sept. 22 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP |
| Sept. 25 | Kansas City, MO | MORTON Amphitheater |
| Sept. 26 | Shakopee, MN | Mystic Lake Amphitheater |
Key Takeaways
- The I’m Back Tour marks Pitbull’s return to extensive North American touring after a brief hiatus
- Lil Jon’s presence promises high-energy collaborations on fan favorites like “Turn Down for What” and “Shot”
- The bald-cap phenomenon underscores the rapper’s cultural impact and fan devotion
- With tickets launching January 28, the tour is poised to rank among 2026’s top-grossing live events
