Columbus is getting a full-on Carter takeover this summer. Lil Wayne is bringing his 20 Years Of Carter Classics tour to Nationwide Arena today, for a night built around two decades of his Tha Carter albums. Longtime collaborator 2 Chainz is set as the special guest, and tickets remain on sale, with some seats reportedly starting in the low $60s.
According to Ticketmaster, showtime at Nationwide Arena is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. The Columbus stop is also listed by Live Nation, which confirms the Columbus date and names 2 Chainz as the supporting act.
Tour Context
This Carter-centric run is not a one-off victory lap, it is an extension of Wayne's Tha Carter VI tour that adds dozens of U.S. stops through the summer and fall, according to Cleveland.com. Promoters say the tour is built to lean into both massive hits and deeper cuts from across the Carter series, so longtime fans and casual listeners alike should hear plenty they recognize and a few tracks they might have forgotten about.
What To Know Before You Go
Nationwide Arena is keeping things tight at the door. The venue operates as cashless and enforces a strict no-bag policy, with only medical and diaper bags and small clutches allowed inside and subject to screening, according to Nationwide Arena. The arena notes that fans should expect contactless security screening and recommends reading its Know Before You Go alerts for timing and entry tips so you are not scrambling in the security line.
On the money side, some general-sale seats for the Columbus date started at about $63 when the show was announced, according to The Columbus Dispatch. The Dispatch also reports that tickets were still available as the date approached, while resale listings showed a wider range of prices and fees. Shoppers are advised to compare reputable resale marketplaces against the official listing before buying, per Cleveland.com.
Parking in the Arena District can get crowded on concert nights, so plan to arrive early and lock in a spot ahead of time if you can. Arena District garages and ParkMobile options are known to fill up for big shows, and parking guides for Nationwide Arena outline nearby garages along with typical event-day rates to help you choose a lot in advance. For a quick rundown of your options, check out SeatGraph.
