CINCINNATI, OH (April 13, 2026)—The Cincinnati Pops announced Grammy-winning R&B legends Boyz II Men as the newest addition to the 2026–27 season. For the first time since 2014, Boyz II Men join the Cincinnati Pops for a rare collaboration on September 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. This unforgettable performance fuses the smooth R&B vocals with the power of the Cincinnati Pops for some of Boyz II Men’s iconic hits like “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “On Bended Knee” and more.
Boyz II Men Biography
Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continue to tour with their timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. The band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated classics of the past three decades. Music lovers can expect favorites such as “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day” and “Motownphilly.”
The group’s four Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg; throughout its 30 plus-year career, Boyz II Men has also won a whopping nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three Billboard Music Awards and a MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. Boyz II Men’s accolades also include receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Casino Entertainment Award for the group’s acclaimed residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, which launched in 2013.
The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. The reason is abundantly clear — for the past three decades, Boyz II Men has given fans a rich catalog of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes and for Boyz II Men, the hits just keep on coming. The group continues to bring its legendary act to stages across the world.
In 2021, Boyz II Men starred in ABC’s A Very Boy Band Holiday, Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes and CMT Crossroads Christmas: Brett Young & Friends. In November 2023, Boyz II Men starred in a national television spot by recreating the iconic Chili’s Baby Back Ribs jingle, which turned into a viral sensation for the next generation. The trio recently opened the 2024 NFL season by singing the national anthem for Monday Night Football and sang the anthem once again at F1 in Las Vegas last November. Ending the 2024 holiday season Boyz II Men also collaborated with the Kelce brothers for a new Christmas song. In 2025, the group announced they will be working on a biopic movie and documentary. They are also featured on music from Disneyland Resort’s 70th celebration, performing their rendition of “Rainbow Connection.”
Most recently, they wrapped a sold-out US Tour with New Edition and Toni Braxton called “The New Edition Way Tour.” They continue to tour across the world.
Tickets
Pre-sale tickets for current season ticket holders and donors will be available on April 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. Artist pre-sale tickets will be available on April 14, 2026, at 10 a.m., and general public sales will begin on April 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Select concerts go on sale to the general public on April 15, 2026 at 10 a.m., including CSO Presents: Jazz at Lincoln Center (OCT 4, 2026), Psycho in Concert (OCT 27, 2026), Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert (NOV 28 & 29, 2026), Stravinsky x Kendrick Lamar (JAN 29 & 30, 2027) and Lang Lang Plays Rachmaninoff (APR 7, 2027).
Tickets may be reserved through cincinnatisymphony.org or by contacting the CSO Box Office at 513.381.3300 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inquiries about ticket sales may be directed to the Box Office over the phone or through email at hello@cincinnatisymphony.org. Cincinnatisymphony.org and cincinnatipops.org are the only authorized ticket sellers for these performances.
