Charlie Wilson Announces “Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour” with Babyface, K-Ci Hailey & El DeBarge

Charlie Wilson is bringing the heat this fall with the announcement of Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour — and he’s not coming alone. The legendary performer is teaming up with R&B icons Babyface, K-Ci Hailey, and El DeBarge for what’s shaping up to be one of the most soulful, nostalgic tours of the year. Powered by Live Nation, this all-star lineup is taking the stage in cities across the country from August through October 2025.

Charlie broke the news on social media with a fiery message:

“Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour is coming to a city near you! Presale starts today, Tuesday, April 15 at 12PM local time with code: COOKOUT. General on sale starts Friday, April 18 at 10AM local time. Get your tickets and we’ll see you there!”

Fans can grab their tickets at unclecharliescookout.com.

The tour promises a feel-good, soul-packed experience featuring timeless hits and crowd-pleasing anthems that defined generations. From Charlie’s smooth stage presence to Babyface’s legendary ballads, K-Ci’s raw vocals, and El DeBarge’s silky falsetto — it’s an R&B celebration you won’t want to miss.

Tour Dates:

• 08/27 – Los Angeles, CA
• 08/29 – Concord, CA
• 09/05 – Detroit, MI
• 09/06 – Chicago, IL
• 09/07 – St. Louis, MO
• 09/11 – Newark, NJ
• 09/12 – New York, NY
• 09/13 – Boston, MA
• 09/14 – Philadelphia, PA
• 09/19 – Raleigh, NC
• 09/20 – Baltimore, MD
• 09/21 – Virginia Beach, VA
• 09/27 – Oklahoma City, OK
• 09/28 – Dallas, TX
• 10/03 – New Orleans, LA
• 10/04 – Atlanta, GA
• 10/05 – Charlotte, NC
• 10/10 – Birmingham, AL
• 10/11 – Brandon, MS
• 10/12 – Memphis, TN

Dust off your best cookout fit, grab your crew, and get ready to vibe all night long — Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour is about to be the ultimate grown & sexy experience.