What to expect at CORTIS' Put Your Phone Down tour: Setlist, start time and more

CORTIS named this tour "Put Your Phone Down," and after the first few shows, it is clear that the title is not just a slogan.

This is not a show where the group runs through the setlist once and calls it a night. Songs come back later as remixes, looser second versions or bigger crowd moments. The first part of the concert leans more on choreography and planned routines, then things open up as the night goes on.

For a group that describes itself as a creator crew, the format makes sense. CORTIS does not have decades of material to pull from, so “Put Your Phone Down” takes a relatively small catalog and keeps finding new ways to use it.

Ultimate guide to CORTIS' "Put Your Phone Down" tour

After shows in Toronto, New York and Atlanta, fans also have a much better idea of what they are walking into. We now know roughly when CORTIS takes the stage, how long the show runs and how the group turns its current catalog into a full headlining night.

What is CORTIS' "Put Your Phone Down" tour?

“Put Your Phone Down” is CORTIS’ first headlining tour. The North American leg runs from August 4 through August 16, 2026.

Toronto opened the run on August 4, followed by New York on August 6 and Atlanta on August 8. Four shows remain: Irving on August 11, Inglewood on August 13 and two nights in San Francisco on August 15 and 16.

BIGHIT MUSIC launched an official PYPD (Put Your Phone Down) app beginning with the Toronto date. Fans can check in near the venue starting one hour before showtime, let the app track their movement during the concert and later see an “energy index” for themselves and their city.

Upcoming CORTIS "Put Your Phone Down" tour dates

Four North American shows remain, with each currently listed for an 8 p.m. local start.

What time does CORTIS go on stage?

CORTIS fans should plan to be in place by the listed 8 p.m. start time.

At the Toronto tour opener, CORTIS took the stage at about 8:10 p.m., just 10 minutes after the scheduled start. With no traditional opening act, fans should not expect a long gap before the group comes on.

How long is a CORTIS concert?

Plan on about an hour and 40 minutes to two hours.

Toronto ran for roughly 100 minutes, and New York and Atlanta followed a similar format. CORTIS gets through most of its catalog, then keeps the show going with remixes, second versions and more interaction with the crowd.

CORTIS "Put Your Phone Down" setlist

After Toronto, New York and Atlanta, the setlist is starting to look pretty consistent.

All three shows opened with “YOUNGCREATORCREW,” “FaSHioN” and “REDRED,” with songs like “ACAI,” “TNT,” “Mention Me,” “JoyRide,” “Lullaby,” “Blue Lips,” “Wassup” and “GO!” also showing up early.

Where things get more interesting is later in the night.

In Toronto and New York, CORTIS started bringing songs back instead of just moving on to the next one. “What You Want” turned into a crowd singalong before returning again, while “GO!” and “FaSHioN” came back as remixes. “YOUNGCREATORCREW,” “ACAI,” “TNT,” “REDRED,” “Mention Me” and “JoyRide” were also performed more than once.

New York gives the best look so far at how the full set comes together.

For the remaining dates, the order may change a little, but the idea should stay the same. CORTIS gets through most of its catalog, then starts bringing songs back with different arrangements and a different feel.

Is there an encore at CORTIS' "Put Your Phone Down" concert?

Yes, but it is not a typical encore.

In Toronto and New York, CORTIS used the later part of the show to bring songs back in different versions instead of saving just a couple for the end.

That means the concert can feel like it is wrapping up before it actually is. If you think you have heard everything, stay put. Some of the most fun versions come later.

Are phones allowed at CORTIS concerts?

Yes. “Put Your Phone Down” is not a phone-free tour.

In fact, CORTIS has an official PYPD app that fans can use to check in at the venue and track how much they move during the show.

The point of the tour name is not to ban phones. It is more about getting fans to look up, move around and be part of the show instead of recording the whole thing.

So take the photos and clips you want. Just maybe not every song.

What is the CORTIS concert production like?

The show leans heavily on choreography, LED screens and video early on, with the members sticking closer to the planned routines.

Later, they move around the stage more, talk to the crowd and bring songs back in different versions. That gives the second half a much looser feel than the opening stretch.

New York also had a lighting problem that briefly stopped the show. CORTIS stayed onstage and talked with fans while it was fixed, which ended up becoming one of the more spontaneous moments of the night.

There are also city-specific video segments built into the show, so not everything is exactly the same from stop to stop.

When should I arrive for CORTIS' concert?

Try to get there 60 to 90 minutes before the listed 8 p.m. start. If merch is a priority, earlier is better.

The PYPD app check-in opens one hour before the show, so have it downloaded and updated before you get to the venue if you want your movement counted.

What should I bring to a CORTIS concert?

Bring your mobile ticket, a charged phone and whatever ID you may need.

If you want to use the PYPD app, download it before you get to the venue. Check-in opens one hour before the show, and a portable charger can help if your venue allows one.

A small venue-approved bag and comfortable shoes are also a good idea.

Before you leave, check the venue’s bag, camera and entry rules. They can vary from stop to stop.

What should fans wear to the "Put Your Phone Down" tour?

Wear something you can actually move around in.

Comfortable shoes are the big one, especially if you plan to stand for most of the show or spend time in merch lines before it starts.

Fans have also been posting outfit checks and customized lightsticks, so there is plenty of room to make it feel CORTIS-specific without overthinking it.

How to get CORTIS tour tickets on SeatGeek

The "Put Your Phone Down" tour is nearing the end of its North American run, with only a few stops left before it wraps in San Francisco. Use SeatGeek to help you find the best tickets to all four of the remaining shows:

1. Go to SeatGeek.com or open the SeatGeek app and search for CORTIS.

2. Choose your "Put Your Phone Down" date in Irving, Inglewood or San Francisco.

3. Use the interactive seat map to compare available sections and locations.

4. Check Deal Score to compare the value of different listings based on factors including price and seat location.

5. Use filters to narrow tickets by price, quantity, section or other preferences.

6. Check the Premium tab when premium seating options are available.

7. Review the full ticket details and all-in price before checkout.

8. Complete your purchase and follow the delivery instructions in your SeatGeek account. Eligible purchases are backed by the SeatGeek Buyer Guarantee.

9. Before heading to the venue, make sure your mobile tickets are accessible and your phone is charged.

Toronto, New York and Atlanta have already shown how much CORTIS can do with this show, from remixing fan favorites to bringing songs back bigger the second time around.

Grab your CORTIS tickets, get there before 8 and stay until the lights come on because the song you came for might end up being even better when it comes back.