Where to buy tickets, schedule

The R&B/Hip-Hop crossover collab of the year is finally here.

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist announced they’re co-headlining their ten-concert ‘Luv Iz Tour’ aka ‘The Abi and Alan Tour’ at theaters and music halls all over North America this August.

As of now, the sonically-gifted duo, who are touring together for the first time, unfortunately don’t have any New York or New Jersey gigs lined up but will get close when they play Toronto’s History on Friday, Aug. 15 and Silver Spring, MD’s The Fillmore on Sunday, Aug. 17.

At all shows, the pair will likely debut tracks from their yet-to-be-released album, which is rumored to be titled “Abi & Alan” like the tour. Although not much is known about the forthcoming record — Badu’s first since 2010’s “New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)” excluding her 2015 mixtape “But You Caint Use My Phone” — a single has hit the airwaves. “Next To You” combines the singer’s famously lush vocal styling with a bass-y, Mobb Deep-sampling Alchemist beat.

Prior to the U.S. and Canada leg of the run, the twosome are playing a trio of concerts in Japan. Before that mini Japan jaunt, Badu took the stage at Dallas’ Bomb Factory and performed a quick set on June 19. According to Set List FM, the brief spot included fan favorites like “Didn’t Cha Know,” “On & On” and “Appletree” from the reigning Queen of Neo-Soul.

Fans Baduists can purchase tickets for all upcoming Erykah Badu and The Alchemist shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the ‘Luv Iz Tour’ is Friday, June 27.

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Erykah Badu tour schedule 2025

A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

Erykah Badu tour dates
Aug. 8 at Showbox SODO in Seattle, WA
Aug. 10 at Belly Up in Aspen, CO
Aug. 11 at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO
Aug. 13 at The Fillmore in Minneapolis, MN
Aug. 15 at History in Toronto, ON, CA
Aug. 17 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD
Aug. 19 at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, FL
Aug. 20 at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL
Aug. 21 at The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC
Aug. 24 at The Moody Theater in Austin, TX

Erykah Badu set list

While we’re not exactly sure what the ‘Luv Iz Tour’ will consist of, here’s what Badu took to the stage at the previously mentioned ten-song Dallas concert on June 19, courtesy of Set List FM.

01.) “Echos 19 (mix 122)”

02.) “The Healer”

03.) “On & On”

04.) “… & On”

05.) “Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)”

06.) “Appletree”

07.) “Time’s a Wastin”

08.) “Window Seat”

09.) “Jah No Dead” (Burning Spear cover)

10.) “Didn’t Cha Know”

Erykah Badu new music

On June 20, Badu and The Alchemist dropped “Next To You,” the first single off the “Abi & Alan” album.

A strummy backbeat gets the four-minute track underway. Just as you start nodding your head and settle in, Badu’s hypnotic vocals kick in and the song lifts off. It’s soul, it’s Hip-Hop, it’s R&B, it’s trip hop, it’s a little bit reggae and a whole lot of fun.

Make sure to stick around to the end, too. Around 2:40, the tune switches gears and goes into overdrive. It’s a choice we call surprising yet inevitable and delectable.

To hear for yourself, you can find the endlessly catchy “Next To You” here.

R&B icons on tour in 2025

Need even more rhythm and blues in your life?

Us, too.

That’s why we dug around and found five huge stars of the genre you won’t want to miss live:

• Brandy with Monica

• Chaka Khan with Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills

• Keyshia Cole

• Fantasia

• Kali Uchis

Plus, don’t forget Chris Brown, John Legend and Leon Thomas have nationwide outings scheduled as well.

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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change

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