Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent What's On Guide.
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Barclays Center
This year for his birthday Keith Sweat is bringing his Birthday Bash to the Barclays Center on Saturday, July 25th, 2016. The R&B show of the summer will feature Keith Sweat singing songs from his repertoire that changed the lives of many.
Soul icon Keith Sweat brings his Birthday Bash to the important Barclays Center on Saturday, July 25th, 2016 for a night of timeless R&B with a slew of today’s hottest R&B singers, legends and some of the hottest up and coming new talent on the scene. Performing will be: Soul’s newest hit maker Joe with hits such as ‘I Wanna Know’ that still get played on Urban stations today; Baltimore’s Dru Hill bringing back the harmonies from the classic hit ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ and returning to the stage this summer will be 90’s R&B quintet Kut Klose, known for their hit ‘I Like’. More artistes to be announced in the coming weeks.
No Parking Required for Upcoming Sweat Concerts at Barclays Center – We list out the various public transportation lines to get to the location of Sweat concerts at the Barclays Center plus where to get on along with how far of a walk it is to the venue. Tickets for the R&B Birthday Bash go on sale Friday at $117 each. When Sweat released “Nobody” it was the start of something big for the Velvet Voice. Don’t miss this special gathering of R&B royalty.
Don't miss this special gathering of R&B royalty.
Keith Sweat’s Birthday Bash, to celebrate his 59th birthday takes place on Saturday, July 25th 2026 at the iconic Brooklyn venue, the Barclays Center. This event promises to bring the house down with Keith Sweat performing his signature smooth voice & cutting-edge take on new jack swing & then some more. Thousands of R&B fans will descend on the Barclays Center for a night of nostalgic music and tribute to Keith Sweat & other founding fathers of the genre. Joining Keith Sweat on this special night will be Joe, Dru Hill and Kut Klose. The doors open at 8:00 PM with tickets going on sale this Friday for $117.
Keith Sweat is also known as the ‘Smooth R&B King’. Keith Sweat brings his smooth voice and unique blend of R&B and New Jack Swing to the stage. He has created some of the biggest R&B hits in the late 90’s with songs like ‘Make You Sweat’, ‘Twisted’, and ‘Nobody’. Keith Sweat has been in the music industry for over 20 years and his latest album ‘Playing for Keeps’ shows his pure passion for R&B music and how he is a master at the genre while working with today’s production. He has received many platinum albums and hit songs throughout his career. Seeing Keith Sweat live on stage is an unforgettable experience.
Joe brings the Heartfelt Harmonies of Legendary Joe to the Barclays Center in his classic style delivering songs such as ‘I Wanna Know’ ‘All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do)’ & ‘Stutter’. The latest Album from this iconic R&B singer is his 2016 release ‘My Name Is Joe Thomas’, the album takes modern R&B in a classic direction in which he is renowned for. He has earned the Grammy nominations as well as multiple gold and platinum certified awards within his illustrious career. The Iconic singer delivers all of his classic songs with the very same on stage energy that he performed them with years ago to make them the very entertaining classic songs that they are.
Dru Hill is known for delivering some of the most memorable R&B moments from the 90s and beyond. As a group, they have given the audience an array of songs that have become iconic in their own right. Their repertoire consists of an array of hit songs which include ‘In My Bed’, ‘Never Make a guarantee’ and their well-crafted rendition of the Ketty Lester classic ‘How Deep Is Your Love’. Dru Hill recently released their fifth studio album Indrupendence Day, a collection of songs that best depict the maturation of the group and their ability to evolve as artists. With a plethora of platinum songs under their belt, fans can anticipate a night of greatness as Dru Hill delivers the same amount of energy to fans whether they are performing as a group or individually. Sisqó, one of the talented members of the group was able to carve out a solo career for himself and received a great deal of praise for his hit single ‘Thong Song’. As one of the few groups in history that can seamlessly transition to performing as individual artists while still delivering to fans the same level of quality that they received as a collective, fans can look forward to a night of entertainment with Dru Hill at the Keith Sweat Birthday Bash.
For all of you out there who love R&B music from the 90’s of the last century, a special night of entertainmant is approaching, as Keith Sweat will host his 50th Birthday Bash, at the famous Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The show will take place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026. Doors open at 8:00 PM, in which time you will have the chance to roam around the spacious and modern venue, to grab a seat and to enjoy from all the delicious food offered by the concession stands. As for the line-up of performers, you will be able to enjoy the music of some of the greatest R&B groups and artists from the 90’s, such as Joe, Dru Hill, Kut Klose and many more artists that are yet to be announced. Among the announced artists to perform at the show, are Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill and Kut Klose. The group Kut Klose is known for their smooth style of R&B music and will perform some of their greatest hits, such as “I Like” and “Get Up On It”, that were part of their debut album, titled “Surrender”. The unique style of the group will definitely bring a special touch to the show, making it a night to remember for all the attendees.
Barclays Center is located at 620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217. The venue consists of four levels, Lower, Elevated, Suites and Club. The capacity at Barclays Center on any given night is up to 19,000 guests. The venue offers many state of the art surroundings that will make your night at the concert an experience. The Concession Stands and Bars throughout the venue offer the standard fare of an arena but with the Brooklyn twist. Barclays Center also offers wheelchair accessible seating, guest services, coat check, and many local dining options to choose from before the concert or while you are at the venue. You can contact Barclays Center directly at (917) 618-6100 for more information.
There is no dedicated parking for the event but a few independent garages are nearby including the Atlantic Center Mall Garage which is a short walk from the center. Parking can be reserved in advance through ParkWhiz.com with fees starting at $25 for an evening of a concert and going up to $60 or more. For those choosing to drive for the event, there are many parking lots and street parking throughout the Brooklyn area where the Barclays Center is. The center is accessible by public transportation including subway lines 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q and R.
Tickets for this R&B & Soul event are $117.00 and can be ordered in 2 ways. First we recommend purchasing tickets online at Ticketsqueeze.com. This is the safest way to order tickets online. You can pay with your Credit Card and instantly receive your tickets via email. All ticket orders online are confirmed immediately and you will receive your tickets via email right away. We also sell tickets at the Box Office of the venue during business hours. To purchase tickets online for this event, click the “Get Tickets” button above to be taken to the tickets for this event.
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, 11217, US