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.
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.…
Bret Michaels Brings His “Hometown Heroes” Tour with Night Ranger, Lita Ford and Joe Diffie to Silverstein Eye Centers Arena Hard rock superstar Bret Michaels is extending his “Unbroken” world tour in celebration of Veteran’s Day. The patriotic artist announced five additional dates around the holiday to honor local military personnel, veterans, teachers and first responders. Dubbed the “Hometown Heroes” tour, the outing makes a stop at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena in Independence, MO on November 10 with fellow rock and country icons Night Ranger, Lita Ford and Joe Diffie. Michaels promises the night will featuring nothing but the hits,…
Starlight Theatre to Host Alice Cooper Summer Tour Stop in Kansas City Pioneering hard rock artist Alice Cooper brings his co-headlining summer concert tour with Halestorm and Motionless in White to Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO this Friday, July 26. The “Godfather of Shock Rock” is known for his own distinct brand of theatrical rock featuring everything from electric chairs to deadly snakes. This trek, however, dubbed “Ol’ Black Eyes is Back,” will have a very diverse look from previous outings. His “Paranormal” tour stop at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts last summer was absolutely captivating and this…
Extended Heart “Love Alive” Tour with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Comes to Starlight Theatre in Kansas City Legendary rock band Heart announced brand new fall concert dates for its “Love Alive” tour with fellow Hall of Fame band Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. The first leg of the 48-city routing kicks off at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO on July 9 featuring Sheryl Crow on split select dates and is scheduled to make a stop at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, October 8. Led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart is emblematic for…
Phil Collins Extended His “Not Dead Yet, Live!” US Tour Into 2019 Following a successful run last year, legendary pop musician Phil Collins is set to return to the United States this fall for limited dates as a part of his “Not Dead Yet, Live!” tour in support of a recently released memoir. The trek begins on September 23 and features a handful of Midwest dates. Although he is not currently scheduled to perform in the Kansas City area, fans can easily catch him in Dallas, Omaha or Denver. The English singer and multi-instrumentalist is one of the most acclaimed…
The Alarm to Perform at Liberty Hall in Lawrence with Modern English and Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel A legion of eminent British alternative rock bands is making its way to the US. Led by Welsh frontman Mike Peters, The Alarm announced a trek across North America in support of its forthcoming album “Sigma” alongside Modern English and Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel. The outing begins July 19 at 3TEN Live in Austin, TX and is scheduled to hit the historic Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence, KS on Saturday, August 10. Dubbed the “Sigma LXXXV” tour, the summer spectacular promises…
Starlight Theatre to Host Peter Frampton’s Final Kansas City Performance English-American rock musician Peter Frampton announced an extensive retirement outing set for this summer. Dubbed “Finale: The Farewell Tour,” the trek kicks off at on June 18 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa and is scheduled to make a concert stop at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City on Monday, August 5. Joining him for the date is none other than Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening. After stints with bands Humble Pie and The Herd, Peter Frampton launched his solo career in 1971. He launched his debut album “Wind…