The Kansas City Royals announced legendary musician Billy Joel will perform at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, September 21 at 8:00 p.m. This will be Joel’s first ever stadium appearance in Kansas City and the first concert at Kauffman Stadium in 39 years.
“Kauffman Stadium has hosted four World Series and an All-Star Game since its last concert in 1979,” said Kevin Uhlich, Royals Senior Vice President of Business Operations. “We are extremely excited to once again bring live music back to our venue, and we can’t think of a better artist to do that than the ‘Piano Man’ himself, Billy Joel. This promises to be an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime concert.”
Tune in live as the #Royals and @LiveNation announce the first concert at #TheK in 39 years! ???? https://t.co/6KvjanZuRH
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 19, 2018
Joel’s appearance in Kansas City will be one year to the date when he last played in Missouri. Joel performed at Busch Stadium on September 21st and was the first major concert in the city following police protesting that took place in the days leading up to the event.
Tickets start at $49.50 and go on sale to the general public Friday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m. CT.
