Rock The Bells Festival 2026 Taps LL COOL J, SWV, Lil’ Kim, The Lox For Thanksgiving Show

Rock The Bells and the Black Promoters Collective are teaming up to bring Rock The Bells Festival back to Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Nov. 29 for a Thanksgiving weekend celebration. The show’s lineup will feature hip-hop and R&B icons such as SWV, Method Man & Redman, Lil’ Kim, The Lox (Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss), DJ D-Nice, LeToya Luckett, LL COOL J and David Banner, with more “special surprises” to be announced at a later date.

“Hip-Hop has shaped the world for more than five decades, and Rock The Bells exists to honor the people who made that history and keep the culture moving upward,” said LL COOL J, Founder of Rock The Bells. “There’s something special about seeing artists and fans from different generations come together under one roof. Bringing that energy back to Newark over Thanksgiving weekend feels right. We’re going to celebrate music, show love to the community, and close out Hip-Hop History Month together.”

“The Black Promoters Collective was built to produce world-class live experiences that celebrate Black culture at the highest level,” said Shelby Joyner, President of the Black Promoters Collective. “Rock The Bells Festival embodies that mission. Together with LL COOL J, we’re producing an experience that honors Hip-Hop’s pioneers, celebrates its influence and brings generations together through the music that continues to shape culture around the world.”

Tickets for Rock The Bells Festival will be available during an exclusive presale beginning Aug. 18, at 10:00 a.m. ET through Aug. 20, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The local, venue, and promoter presale begins Aug. 20, at 10:00 a.m. ET and concludes at 11:59 p.m. ET. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Aug. 21, at 10:00 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.