ATLANTA — UPDATE: Usher released a statement on his Instagram on Wednesday saying the first of his three Atlanta shows is postponed.
The R&B superstar said he needed to "give my body a second to rest and heal."
The statement said there will be a rescheduled date where "you'll also be getting 100% of me."
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Peace up, A-town down! Usher is kicking off his nationwide 'Past Present Future' tour this week in the city that shaped the superstar's decades-spanning career -- right here in Atlanta.
"ATL, I’m coming home," Usher wrote in a post.
Fans can see the King of R&B live and in stereo at six shows, with the first three all happening this week. You can catch the crooner on Aug. 14, 16, 17, and Oct. 17, 18, 20 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for all shows.
The tour follows quite an explosive year for the singer. In February, he "took the world to the A" with his electrifying Super Bowl halftime show, which featured artists representing the A, like Jermaine Dupree, Ludacris and more. Shortly before his performance, he released an album called "Coming Home" and announced his world tour.
The "Good Good" singer then continued climbing the ranks, snagging Atlanta's highest honor, the Phoneix Award and then winning the Lifetime Achievement award at the B.E.T Awards.
How to get to State Farm Arena
MARTA
Southbound
Take the Red (Airport) or Gold (Airport) Lines to Five Points Station. Transfer for FREE onto either Westbound train: Blue (Hamilton E. Holmes) or Green (Bankhead). Exit at the GWCC/Philips Arena CNN Center Station and head up the escalator to State Farm Arena.
Northbound
Take the Red (North Springs) or Gold (Doraville) Lines to Five Points Station. Transfer for FREE onto either the Westbound train: Blue (Hamilton E. Holmes) or Green (Bankhead). Exit at the GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station and head up the escalator to State Farm Arena.
Eastbound
Take the BLUE (Indian Creek) or Green (Edgewood/Candler Park) Lines to the Vine City Station or the GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station. Exit the train and head up the escalator to State Farm Arena.
Westbound
Take the Blue (Hamilton E. Holmes) or Green (Bankhead) to the GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station. Exit the train and head up the escalator to State Farm Arena.
Driving
Save money and time! The arena recommends purchasing parking in advance through ParkMobile before heading to your event to avoid day-of-event premium parking fees and allow for easier, contactless entry into parking decks. Please contact SFA.Parking@hawks.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Ride Share
Ride Share is conveniently located on Centennial Olympic Park Drive. It is in front of Gate 2, which runs from the Dominique Wilkins Statue to State Farm Drive.
When leaving the arena, officials recommend walking across the CNN parking deck to Ted Turner Drive for a smoother pick-up experience.
What can you bring to State Farm Arena?
Bag Policy
- Must be 14" x 14" x 6" or smaller
- All bags are subject to screening
- State Farm Arena does not enforce a clear bag policy
Approved Bags:
- Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses, or fashion backpacks that are smaller than 14" x 14" x 6".
- Medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child are exempt from the size requirement policy but are subject to search. Parents may bring in plastic bottles of formula or milk inside the arena.
- Strollers are welcome inside the arena but must be checked inside Gate 1 at the Guest Service Center.
Cash Policy
State Farm Arena is a cashless venue. Card payment is required at all ticket, food and beverage, and retail locations. No cash payments will be accepted.
