May Music Madness: 7 Must-See Concerts in Kansas City This Month
May in Kansas City is packed with a diverse lineup of concerts, featuring hip-hop, banda, and pop music genres. The upcoming summer season will also see the opening of the Morton Amphitheater and various shows as part of the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Here are seven must-see shows taking place in Kansas City this month.
British rock band Bring Me The Horizon will be bringing their N. American Ascension Program 2 Tour to the T-Mobile Center on May 12. With over 5 million records sold worldwide, the Grammy-nominated band is set to release a rerecorded version of their debut album, "Count Your Blessings," in July. Tickets for this show start at $69.19.
Charlie Puth, the Grammy-nominated singer, will be performing at the Starlight Theatre on May 13 as part of his Whatever's Clever World Tour. Known for hits like "We Don't Talk Anymore" and "See You Again," Puth's concert tickets are available starting at $30.
Rock band Dance Gavin Dance will be taking the stage at the VooDoo Lounge on May 15, ahead of the release of their new studio album, "Tree City Sessions 3," on May 22. Tickets for this show are priced at $41.35.
Michigan rapper Babyfxce E will be headlining at the Uptown Theatre on May 18, with general admission tickets costing $41. With nearly 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Babyfxce E is gaining popularity in the hip-hop scene.
The hip-hop collective associated with Lil Yachty will be performing at recordBar on May 22, following the release of their second studio album, "It's Us Vol. 2," in March. General admission tickets for this show start at $30.90.
Tech N9ne, a Kansas City native, will be returning home for a show at the Midland Theatre on May 24, accompanied by Bay Area hip-hop veteran E-40. The two artists have collaborated on tracks in the past, and tickets for this concert start at $48.
Banda singer Carín León will be gracing the stage at the T-Mobile Center on May 28 as part of the Tour Norteamérica 2026. Fans of banda music won't want to miss this performance.
Don't miss out on these exciting concerts happening in Kansas City this May, offering a diverse range of musical experiences for all music lovers to enjoy.