Stay tuned to the Live ’80s Kansas City concert tour announcements page for timely news on major concerts in Kansas City featuring live music performances of artists and bands of the 1980s set to appear at a Kansas City music venue or other live event location in the surrounding area.
Ameristar Casino’s Star Pavilion to Host Iconic Rock Band Night Ranger Iconic and ever-beloved rock band Night Ranger is set to perform live at Star Pavilion inside of Ameristar Casino in Kansas City, MO on October 20, 2023. The show at Starlight Theatre in 2016 is the band’s most recent venue show in KC. Its last local appearance was a performance at Old Shawnee Days in 2017, and the 2019 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia is the closest the band has played since then. An absolute favorite of ours, Night Ranger is an act to never miss live in concert.…
Boy George & Culture Club with Howard Jones & Berlin to Perform Live at Starlight Theatre Grammy Award-winning legends Boy George & Culture Club announced summer 2023 “The Letting It Go Show” tour dates with Howard Jones and Berlin. The influential group of new wave artists kick off their extensive U.S. routing on July 13 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL and make a stop at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City on Tuesday, August 7. Tickets for the Kansas City performance cost between $24.95 and $149.95 with premium seating in the first two rows and are available…
Uptown Theater to Host Billy Idol on 2023 Tour Stop in Kansas City Legendary punk rocker Billy Idol announced his 2023 concert tour set for spring. Dubbed the “Rebel on the Road” tour, the outing kicks off on March 30 at The Rockyard in Scottsdale, AZ and comes to Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO on Thursday, May 11. Tickets for the Billy Idol performance in KC go on sale at 10am on Friday, January 27 and cost between $59.00 and $175.00. Find them available online via Ticketmaster, at the venue box off and by calling 1-800-745-3000. Uptown Theater is…
Arrowhead Stadium to Host Country Music Superstar George Strait The “King of Country” George Strait is set to visit GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on July 30. Marking his first live performance there since 2001, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town will join him for the one-night-only concert. The 3-time CMA Entertainer of the Year has amassed more Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums than any other artist in country music and is only third to The Beatles and Elvis overall. With 45 chart-topping hits and a plethora of others in the Top 10 and 20, there is…
Kauffman Hosts Stadium Tour Concert with Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Poison & Joan Jett and the Blackhearts The highly-anticipated stadium tour featuring rock legends Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Poison & Joan Jett and the Blackhearts finally commenced and will stop in Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, July 19. After years of pandemic-induced delays, the trek is on course and ready to roll through Kauffman Stadium, home of the Royals. It is a monumental night ahead not only because of the amazing line-up of artists, but also because it is only the second concert there since 1979, the most recent just…
Summer Kicks Off with a Joint Styx & Collective Soul Live Performance at Azura Amphitheater Legendary rock bands Styx and Collective Soul announced their 2021 concert tour set for the first part of summer. The joint outing kicks off on June 18 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA and comes to Azura Amphitheater (formerly Providence Medical Center Amphitheater) in Bonner Springs, KS on Friday, June 25. Tickets for the Styx and Collective Soul performances in the Kansas City area cost between $49.50 and $149.00 and are available online via Ticketmaster, at the venue box off and by calling 1-800-745-3000.…
Update: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Foreigner 2020 concert tour is cancelled—refunds are available for all previously purchased tickets! Providence Amphitheater Hosts Foreigner on its 2020 summer concert tour with Kansas and Europe It is a new decade and we are here forty plus years later with the legendary rock band known as Foreigner still selling out venues all throughout the world and dazzling fans with its action-packed, high-intensity performances. The legendary rock band is set to hit the road again in 2020 with its “Juke Box Heroes” tour, which kicks off at on July 9 at the Isleta Amphitheater…
Update: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Chicago & Rick Springfield 2020 performance at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City is postponed—please stay tuned for the new concert date! Starlight Presents Chicago with Rick Springfield in Summer 2020 Series Legendary rock-n-roll band with horns Chicago announced a summer outing with ever-iconic heartthrob Rick Springfield and will perform live on stage at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Join the revered acts for two absolutely outstanding hit-filled sets exemplifying the ’70s and ’80s. Hear Chicago blasting those staple tunes, such as “Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to…
Starlight Presents The Doobie Brothers with Michaeld McDonald in 2021 Legendary rock band The Doobie Brothers announced 23 additional concert dates for their 50th anniversary tour and will perform live at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. For the first time in 25 years, classic group member—and the voice of several hits—Michael McDonald will join Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee on stage. The special outing so far has featured hallowed tunes such as “China Grove,” “Black Water” amd “Takin’ It to the Streets.” Opening up the night of music is The Dirty Dozen…
Adam Ant to Perform “Friend or Foe” Album Live at Uptown Theater ***UPDATE: This concert is postponed to a yet to be determined date!*** Iconic English new wave singer and musician Adam Ant announced U.S. tour dates for spring 2021. The outing kicks off on April 24 in Santa Ynez, CA and is scheduled to make a stop at Uptown Theater in Kansas City on Sunday, May 2. On this tour, Ant will perform his 1982 solo album “Friend or Foe” in its entirety, as well as other favorite songs. The record was his best performing one in the U.S.…