Controversial country star to play 2 shows at Arrowhead. What to know before KC concerts
Update: Arrowhead Stadium officials issued a warning Thursday on social media that fans coming on either day should be prepared for extreme heat. Read more here.
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium got its first taste of 2024 country concerts with superstar Kenny Chesney in July. Now, one of the genre’s rising stars is heading to Kansas City for two packed shows.
Country singer Morgan Wallen brings his One Night At A Time tour to Kansas City on Thursday and Friday. He was originally scheduled to only perform Thursday but added the second date in September after demand for his show exceeded expectations. Joining him at the KC concerts are singers Lainey Wilson, Nate Smith and Ella Langley.
A Tennessee-based artist, Wallen was first noticed on NBC’s reality singing competition, “The Voice,” in 2014. He had an early hit with “Whiskey Glasses” in 2018 before reaching stardom with the release of 2021’s “Dangerous: The Double Album.”
The 31-year-old hasn’t gone without controversy. TMZ released a video of Wallen saying racial slurs to his friends in February 2021, which led to music streaming services removing his songs from playlists and his recording label temporarily suspending his contract.
This year, the singer was also arrested in Nashville in February after allegedly throwing a chair off the roof of a bar. He was charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct after the chair landed near two police officers on the ground.
But he’s still popular following the release of his 2023 album “One Thing At A Time.” His fans appear to include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was spotted at Wallen’s concert in London earlier this month.
If you’re headed to Arrowhead Stadium to watch Wallen perform or thinking about buying last-minute tickets, here’s what you need to know.
How much do Morgan Wallen tickets cost?
The first run of tickets for both nights sold out when they went on sale, but obstructed view tickets are now available for face value on Ticketmaster. Prices are the same for night one and night two:
- $89.75 before fees for farther seats in sections 104, 116, 304 and 321
- $109.75 before fees for sections 104, 116, 127 128 and 129
- $170.75 before fees for sections 125, 130, 131
- $199.75 before fees for sections 102, 124, 136 and floor seats
- $249.75 before fees for general admission pit tickets
- $269.75 before fees for sections 224, 245
Resale prices on Ticketmaster range from $115 to $1,800 before fees for seats all around Arrowhead. Many resale sites have tickets available. These are the lowest prices as of Monday:
- SeatGeek: $101 on Thursday, $104 on Friday before fees
- StubHub: $111 on Thursday, $115 on Friday before fees
- Tickets For Less: $127 on Thursday, $137 on Friday with no fees
- VividSeats: $102 on Thursday, $108 on Friday before fees
Do I need a parking pass for Arrowhead?
Yes, you must purchase a parking pass in advance. Parking passes cost $50 before fees for each night and can be bought on Ticketmaster.
If you’re going with a big group and have a bus or RV rented out, passes for each night cost $120. You enter through Gate 1 at Blue Ridge Cutoff or Gate 7 at Stadium Drive.
Buses will park on the north side of Dubiner Circle. Purchase your bus pass for either show here.
If you’re getting dropped off, Arrowhead Stadium has designated spots for Uber, Lyft, Z-Trip, IRIS or other services at the Missouri Welcome Center located between Gates J and 2 on Blue Ridge Cutoff.
When does Arrowhead open for Morgan Wallen?
Parking gates open for Morgan Wallen’s shows at 2:30 p.m. on both nights. VIP ticket holders can enter Arrowhead Stadium at 4:20 p.m., and regular ticket holders can start entering the stadium at 4:30 p.m.
If you have floor tickets, enter through gate G. If you have general admission tickets for side one, go through the Plaza East gate, and side two ticket holders should go through the Tower East gate.
What time does Morgan Wallen go on stage?
The show starts at 5:30 p.m. with performances from the opening acts: Lainey Wilson, Nate Smith and Ella Langley.
While Arrowhead’s website doesn’t list when Morgan Wallen shows up, the country superstar is expected to appear on stage around 9 p.m., based on reports from past shows. At last week’s show in Arlington, Texas, he started performing at 9:13 p.m.
What’s allowed inside Arrowhead Stadium?
Arrowhead Stadium follows the NFL’s clear bag policy. If you’re bringing a bag, it must meet these guidelines:
One-gallon clear zip-seal bag, like a Ziploc bag
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches
Small clutch bags that aren’t bigger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after inspection.
You can bring these items inside the stadium:
Binoculars without the case
Banners, signs and flags that aren’t larger than 11 inches by 17 inches
Blankets, but you have to carry them
Cameras smaller than 6 inches and without the case
Breast pump and its supplies
Handheld radios and televisions with an earpiece
Portable chargers that aren’t larger than 6 inches by 3 inches by 1.5 inches
Seat cushions without pockets, zippers, compartments or covers
Water bottles that are factory-sealed and are 20 ounces or less
The following items are not allowed inside Arrowhead Stadium:
All food and beverage items, except for factory-sealed 20-ounce water bottles
Backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags and coolers bigger than what the stadium allows
Boom boxes
Fireworks
Flammable liquids
Floor mats
Glass, metal or plastic thermoses, cups, bottles or flasks
Helmets and hardhats
Laser pointers of any type
Noisemakers such as air horns or bells
Poles and rods of any kind
Portable heaters
Seat cushions with pockets, zippers, compartments or covers
Sports balls
Strollers
Umbrellas
Weapons such as guns or knives
This story was originally published July 30, 2024 at 5:00 AM.
