INAYAH - Therapy Wasn't Enough North America Tour 2026
R&B singer-songwriter INAYAH brings her Therapy Wasn't Enough North America Tour 2026 to Union Stage in Washington, DC, for an intimate evening of emotionally charged contemporary R&B. Fresh off the release of her album *Therapy Wasn’t Enough* (EMPIRE), the set explores the raw complexities of modern love, faith, and self-discovery, framed around the idea that professional help sometimes leaves lingering doubts. The show is free, making it an accessible opportunity to hear hits and deep cuts from an artist who has earned RIAA Platinum certification and hundreds of millions of streams.
INAYAH, pronounced “IN-eye-yuh,” has built a reputation for heartfelt storytelling and impassioned Southern-flavored vocals. Her music often touches on relationships, confidence, and navigating faith, and the new album’s vulnerable lead single, "Choose," features a real audio clip from one of her own therapy sessions. The album was five years in the making and includes diaristic tracks like "WTF," "All Falls Down," and "Outside." Fans of Ella Mai, Kehlani, and H.E.R. will likely feel right at home at this concert.
When: September 13, 2026.
Venue: Union Stage, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Tickets: Free admission; no ticket price is listed.
Lineup: INAYAH, with no supporting acts mentioned.
About the artist: INAYAH began writing songs for a jingle company in 2014, posted covers on social media, and auditioned for shows like American Idol and The Voice. Her viral Instagram cover of Ella Mai’s "Boo'd Up" grew her following from about 4,000 to 1.3 million and drew attention from Jamie Foxx and Maxwell. She later signed a distribution deal with EMPIRE, releasing 2019’s *S.O.L.A.R.*, which amassed over 635.6 million streams and included the Platinum single "Best Thing." She followed with *Insecure* (2022), *Wait, There's More* (2024), and an acting role as Trina on BET’s *The Ms. Pat Show*. In 2024, she starred in the Tyler Perry/Amazon MGM Studios film *Finding Joy*, which reached No. 1 on Prime Video’s U.S. charts.
Note: This event is presented by Union Stage, and visitors can find venue details, food and drink options, and directions on the venue’s page. The artist’s official website and social media profiles (Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, YouTube) are listed for further updates.