Mary J. Blige is making her debut headlining at Madison Square Garden.

As a Bronx native, headlining at Madison Square Garden feels like a true “homecoming” for Mary J. Blige.

Grammy Award-winning artist Mary J. Blige is set to make her dream debut headlining at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Her “For My Fans” tour will hit her hometown this April, with nearly 20,

000 fans filling the sold-out arena to hear iconic hits from the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, along with surprise guest appearances. For the Bronx native, performing at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” is a special moment. “This is my home,” Blige shared with Variety.

For Mary J. Blige, performing at Madison Square Garden is both “a homecoming and a truly surreal moment.” Her “For My Fans” tour, as mentioned on her website, celebrates the love and gratitude she has for her life, family, friends, and fans. Dedicated to her loyal supporters, the tour promises an evening of musical storytelling, with Blige inviting fans to host watch parties and join in singing and dancing when she performs at the iconic New York venue.

The 2025 “For My Fans” tour is all about the fans. Blige has been sharing a four-part “Road To Tour” series on social media and her official website, giving fans an inside look at the movement, sound, stage setup, and rehearsals. “I’ve been working hard to bring my fans a show that’s never been done or seen before,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a clip from episode 4. A photo gallery also keeps fans updated on her fashion choices as she hits the stage in various ensembles while touring over 35 states. The 36-city tour, which started in January, expanded with additional show dates.

Blige will perform at Madison Square Garden on April 10, with the concert available for live streaming exclusively on the Veeps platform. Early-bird tickets are now on sale, and all ticket holders will have access to rewatch the concert for seven days.