Drake Opening Act 2026 — Who is the Support?

Drake's opening-act history across the It's All a Blur and prior major tour cycles has rotated through some of the most commercially significant rap and R&B acts of the streaming era, often pulled directly from the OVO Sound roster or from artists Drake has actively collaborated with on the most recent album cycle. The 2023 and 2024 It's All a Blur legs ran with 21 Savage as the primary co-headliner across both North American cycles, given the Her Loss collaborative album that anchored the routing — 21 Savage joined Drake for the Rich Flex, Knife Talk, and Her Loss mid-show featured block, performing his own solo material in the opening portion of the night. Earlier touring cycles have rotated through the OVO Sound roster as the primary opening configuration: PARTYNEXTDOOR has been a recurring fixture across the OVO routing dating back to the Would You Like a Tour cycle through the recent $ome $exy $ongs 4 U collaborative album rollout, with PARTY anchoring the Toronto homecoming nights at Scotiabank Arena and the larger OVO Fest editions. Roy Woods, the Brampton, Ontario OVO Sound signee, has appeared on regional legs and OVO Fest cycles since 2014. dvsn, the OVO Sound R&B duo of Daniel Daley and Nineteen85 (the same Toronto producer behind Hotline Bling and Hold On We're Going Home), has opened on the OVO Fest cycle and select regional legs. Beyond the OVO roster, prior touring cycles have featured Future across the What a Time to Be Alive collaborative routing, Lil Baby on the Drake Live Nation co-headline cycles, J. Cole as co-headliner on the Off Day routing cycle, Migos and the broader Quality Control roster on the Atlanta-anchored dates, and rotating regional openers on the European and Australian legs that have included UK rappers Headie One and Tion Wayne plus French and German regional acts. For the announced 2026 Iceman album cycle, industry reporting has pointed to PARTYNEXTDOOR as the most likely primary opener given the $ome $exy $ongs 4 U partnership continuity, with potential rotation through Sexyy Red, Yeat, or another current-cycle collaborator on select markets. Confirmed openers typically surface on the official Ticketmaster show page 4–8 weeks before each tour stop — your Drake ticket covers the full bill including every opener, and the opening set typically runs 30–45 minutes starting 60–90 minutes after doors open.

How Drake Tour Openers Get Announced

Most Draketour openers aren't named when tickets go on sale. The supporting act is locked in per-region (sometimes per-show) and surfaces on the official Ticketmaster show page in the weeks before each stop. Click any date above to see whether the opener is confirmed yet — Catch Movement pulls live show pages daily, so the listed support act updates as soon as Ticketmaster does.

For headliners at Drake's scale, expect a single opener doing a 30 to 45 minute set, sometimes with a regional rotation (a Canadian opener for CA dates, a US opener for the American leg). The opener slot doesn't require a separate ticket — your Drake ticket covers the full show.

How to Find the Confirmed Drake Opener for Your City

1. Pick your city from the tour-date list above.
2. Click through to that show's Ticketmaster page.
3. Check the listing — confirmed openers appear under the headline name once added.
4. Watch for updates — openers are sometimes added 2 to 4 weeks out, so check back if it's still TBA.

Do I Need a Separate Ticket for the Opener?

No. The Drake ticket you buy from Ticketmaster covers the entire show — opener + headliner — at the same venue, same night. Doors usually open 60 to 90 minutes before the advertised start time; the opener typically performs first, with a 20 to 30 minute changeover before Drake takes the stage.

Drake Opening Act — FAQ

About Drake

Drake is one of the most commercially successful artists of his era, widely credited with helping shape the sound of modern hip-hop by blending rap verses with melodic, R&B-influenced hooks. The Toronto-born artist first rose to prominence through a series of breakout mixtapes before building a decade-spanning run of hit singles, chart-topping albums, and cultural moments. His catalog includes everything from introspective ballads and club-ready anthems to dancehall, Afrobeats, and house-influenced tracks, reflecting his willingness to experiment across genres. Drake is known for his signature phrasing, meme-worthy lyrics, and ability to dominate streaming platforms, and he has built a global fanbase that spans generations. His concerts are typically large arena and stadium productions featuring elaborate staging, strong visuals, and guest appearances. Fans love him for his consistency, his connection to Toronto, and his ability to soundtrack nearly every phase of modern life. Drake's live shows remain some of the biggest draws in contemporary hip-hop and pop music.

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