Nelly, Ludacris to headline Friday night of the 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nelly and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, with special guest Ja Rule, will be headlining the 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest in Scottsdale Friday night during the Waste Management Phoenix Open week.

The four-night concert series will take place from Feb. 4-7, with Nelly and Ludacris set to hit the stage on Friday, Feb. 6.

“This lineup is loaded with incredible talent across the board,” said 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg. “Nelly makes his highly anticipated return to the Birds Nest alongside Ludacris – both living legends who need no introduction. This show is going to be one for the books, with both co-headliners bringing out all the anthems.”

Nelly is known for songs like “Hot In Herre,” “Ride Wit Me” and “Dilemma.” Ludacris is known for hit records like “Get Back” and “Money Maker”. Both artists have won multiple Grammys.

Some headliners for the other days include Bailey Zimmerman with special guest Chase Matthew, Zach Top with ERNEST and John Summit and BUNT.

The doors for the Birds Nest open at 3 p.m., and the headline act will wrap up at approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Tickets go on sale for the concert series on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at CoorsLightBirdsNest.com. Organizers are encouraging concertgoers to buy their tickets early, as ticket prices increase as the event draws closer. You must be 21 or older to attend the concert series.

The Coors Light Birds Nest is located directly across from the main WM Phoenix Open tournament entrance at 82nd Street and Bell Road.

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