New Edition Way Tour 2026: Sold-Out R&B Powerhouse Hits Stride
R&B fans are packing arenas for the New Edition Way Tour, a 30-city Black Promoters Collective production that's sold out its opening week. New Edition's full lineup—Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill—joins Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton for hits, sharp choreography, and theatrical production including new single "We Going Out Tonight." From Oakland Arena kickoff to Vegas and LA's Kia Forum, diverse multigenerational crowds sing along to timeless tracks while celebs like Tina Knowles, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Jermaine Dupri, and Kelly Rowland fill VIP. LA Times, Pollstar, and Ebony gave early shows rave reviews for energy and execution.
New Edition spans eras with "Candy Girl," "Cool It Now," "Mr. Telephone Man," "If It Isn't Love," "Can You Stand the Rain"—fans mimic iconic moves from the stands. Oakland earned Congressional Recognition from Rep. Lateefah Simon. Vegas exploded when Boyz II Men's original fourth member Michael McCary rejoined emotionally, performing in-the-round for 360-degree harmonies on "End of the Road." Toni Braxton rises on a dramatic riser for "Breathe Again" and "Just Be a Man About It," switching shimmery gowns to regalia; her LA cameo with Kayla Nicole (recreating "He Wasn't Man Enough") went viral. Night three added B2K for "Bump Bump Bump," teasing their BPC spring reunion.
New Edition's legacy—50M albums sold, AMAs, Soul Train Lifetime Achievement, BET Lifetime Award, Black Music Walk of Fame, NAACP Image Hall of Fame, Hollywood star—meets Boyz II Men's vocal mastery and Braxton's command. BPC (#39 Pollstar Global, #3 Urban, Essence/Billboard power list) crafts these culturally rich events.
Upcoming shows include Chicago United Center (Feb 4—already passed but momentum builds), through April finale. Tickets via Ticketmaster, BPCtickets.com, venues; VIP sells fast.
Why Attend
- Complete hits from '80s-'00s with perfect choreo.
- Guest surprises and collabs each night.
- Arena spectacle: visuals, staging, all-ages party.
- Diverse crowds unite over R&B classics.
With sellouts spreading, grab seats for Houston Toyota Center or remaining dates—R&B live doesn't get stronger.
Tour Highlights
Jan 28: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena (sold out)
Feb 4: Chicago, IL @ United Center
...Apr 4: Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
