Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Not a venue or box office. Independent What's On Guide.
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Jul
23
Jul
23
Smoothie King Center
This is an event for R&B lovers in New Orleans. Mark your calendars for an astonishing evening with Keyshia Cole as she brings her The Way It Is: 20th Anniversary Tour on july 23, 2025 at The Smoothie King Center. Celebrate twenty years of some of her captivating songs such as “Love,” “Heaven Sent,” and “I Remember” which warmed the hearts of millions around the world. Keyshia, renowned for her heart-wrenching emotional R&B tunes, has been an icon in the field since her debut album The Way It Is went platinum in 2005. With current works like Woman to Woman, she continues to prove her timeless prowess.
On stage, she will be joined by her special guests Tink and Wale. This unique combination will surely make for an unforgettable night of contemporary hip hop and R&B. Tink, along with Wale throws in a blend of crow pleasing vocals which promises to elevate the night. The event is tale priced starting at $74 dollars. Don’t delay grabbing your ticket to hear her live!
Cole's long-awaited return to the stage includes a performance at the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, where she will be performing some of her well-loved hits. The show is part of her anticipated tour, “The Way It Is: 20th Anniversary Tour” which commemorates 20 years since the release of her debut album which catapulted her into R&B stardom. Keyshia Cole is expected to deliver an uplifting and emotional retrospective performance celebrating the highlights of her career. Tink and Wale join her as special guests gracing the stage with their performances. This tour is an incredible milestone as it spans multiple locations around the US and is a testament to her enduring influence on the R&B industry.
Keyshia Cole has captured fans' souls with her timeless "Love," "I Should Have Cheated," and "Heaven Sent." Devotees yearn for the chance to relive the sheer emotional awe she pours into every note with her raw and passionate live performances. With numerous Grammy nominations and awards winning her Icon of R&B, she has recently been lauded for to her industry authenticity. Her last album, “Still Your Friend", released in 2023, showcased her matured sound with songs “Forever Is a Thing.” Keyshia has said that her debut album was written off the motivation of her life’s struggles, revealing a genuine layer to her audience.
Tink’s stage presence is hard to miss, with some of her songs like “Treat Me Like Somebody" and “Million” commanding attention. Fans are eager to enjoy her captivating onstage Unlike Tink, she has been recognized as one of hip hop’s new stars, with covered by Billboard the cross her untamed trademarked words. Deep cuts from “Fake Love”, released in 2023, added to her newest project “Winter’s Diary 5.” Tink began her rapid ascent to fame at age 16 when she began posting her music on various platforms.
With hits such as “Ambition” and “Bad,” Wale looks to have New Orleans fans fully energized and ready to sing along. Over the years, he has earned accolades such as BET Hip Hop Awards and a Grammy nomination, so we know he truly sings and performs. His latest album, “Folarin II” released in 2021, features impressive tracks such as “Poke It Out.” Interestingly, Wale's Nigerian roots often influence his music, which adds an intriguing cultural dimension.
The center offers cutting-edge audio equipment and has 17,805 seats distributed across the lower bowl and club levels on the promenade. This makes the venue a New Orleans live music hot spot. For any additional questions regarding the day of the event or detailed information about the arena, feel free to reach out at the number 504-587-3663.
Parking at the Smoothie King Center includes more than street parking. Additional options like the Champions Garage are on-site, making access easy and convenient. There are other local lots and street parking that are only a brief walk away from the concert venue.
The price of this epic R&B concert begins at only $74 dollars. They can be bought through the trustworthy Ticket Squeeze website or at the box Smoothie King Center’s box office (call 504-587-3663 for details). Don’t hesitate, they are going out quickly so make sure you click the “buy tickets” link now.
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, , US