Luke Bryan canceled shows over health issue. What’s it mean for KC area festival?
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- Luke Bryan postponed shows due to vocal issues but is still scheduled to perform June 26.
- Country Stampede returns with headliners Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Cole Swindell.
- Fans can expect varied ticket tiers, camping and strict entry rules at Azura Amphitheater.
A three-day country music festival is headed to Kansas City this weekend, but one of its headliners is dealing with health issues that have recently forced him to cancel appearances.
Country star Luke Bryan, a five-time country Entertainer of the Year and American Idol” judge, is scheduled to play at Country Stampede on Thursday, June 26, at Azura Amphitheater, 633 N. 130th St. in Bonner Springs.
During his performance Thursday, June 19, in Rogers, Arkansas, he was struggling to sing.
Bryan stopped the show to tell the fans he was dealing with vocal issues and said he’d give full refunds to everyone in attendance, even though he kept performing. He later posted on social media that shows in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Dallas, scheduled for June 20 and 21, respectively, would be postponed to September while he recovers.
“I’m going to refund everybody their tickets tonight, and we’re going to keep doing the damn show, OK?” Bryan said at the Arkansas concert, according to Southern Living. “We’re just gonna make this what it is. I don’t know why I do this every time, but y’all can hear, so we’re gonna make the most of it. Let’s do it.”
Officials with Azura Amphitheater said any updates on Bryan’s show will be posted on their social media accounts, but as for now, it’s expected to proceed as scheduled. Country Stampede is scheduled to take over the venue from June 26 to 28.
Two previous performers are making their way back to the 29th Stampede in 2025, along with local acts. Here’s what to know if you’re headed to Country Stampede, whether you’re camping or just going for the day.
Who’s performing at Country Stampede in 2025?
Bryan is one of three headliners at Country Stampede, as more country superstars and former Country Stampede performers return to the festival in 2025.
Making her way back is Miranda Lambert, who has the most Academy of Country Music Awards than any artist in history with 35, three Grammy awards and was named by the Chicago Tribune as the “greatest country music artist of all time.” She performs Friday, June 27.
The final headliner is Cole Swindell, who won Best New Artist from the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2015. His last album, “Stereotype Broken,” released in 2022 and his newest album, “Spanish Moss,” releases the day before his performance on Saturday, June 28.
These artists are also scheduled to perform at Country Stampede:
- Ashley McBryde
- Dylan Scott
- Shenandoah
- Drew Baldrige
- Raelynn
- Casi Joy
- Alli Walker
- Outlaw Apostles
- Cowboy Troy
When is Country Stampede open?
Country Stampede opens at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26; 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 27; and Saturday, June 28. The closing times for each night vary depending on when the final act ends their show.
What can I bring inside Azura Amphitheater?
The following items are allowed inside Azura Amphitheater:
- Blankets (only to be used in lawn area), subject to artist approval
- One factory-sealed water bottle of up to 1 liter in volume per person
- Nonaerosol sunscreen and bug spray
- Nonprofessional cameras
- Small purses, bags and drawstring bags no larger than 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
- Country Stampede cups from past events, according to the venue.
Visitors are not allowed to bring these items inside Azura Amphitheater:
- Backpacks or mini backpacks
- Lawn chairs or outdoor furniture
- Tarps or blankets larger than a beach towel
- Outside food
- Recording devices, like tape and video recorders
- Glass or metal containers
- Liquor or drugs
- Noisemakers or laser pointers
- Weapons of any kind
- Vehicles like scooters or bicycles
- Animals, except service animals
- Picnic baskets, lunch boxes or coolers
- Barbecue grills
- Umbrellas
- Strollers and toys that create a disturbance
- Inflatable furniture
- Selfie sticks or GoPro cameras
- Chain wallets
- Hula hoops, poi or flow toys
- Battery-operated fans or misters
All items are subject to change at the request of the artist. Tailgating is not allowed on the festival grounds.
What do I need to know about camping at Azura Amphitheater?
The three-day festival allows visitors to stick around and camp on the venue’s grounds throughout the event. Anyone camping at Country Stampede needs to have a ticket.
Each campsite will receive up to six camper wristbands, which are only for registered campers. The wristband is required for entry into the campgrounds and allows for reentry into Azura Amphitheater.
Guests looking to camp can buy two options: a silver pass or a gold pass. The silver pass starts at $319 and places you in a spot on the grass. With options to add a private portable restrooms or pick your spot close to the entrance, it can cost $729 before fees.
A gold pass costs $1,049 and puts guests on a paved area in front of the festival entrance. Guests with gold passes will also have access to electrical hookups.
Campsites open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, and close at noon Sunday, June 29. A noise curfew goes into effect at 2 a.m. every day of the festival. Each campsite is 25 feet by 45 feet.
How much are tickets to Country Stampede?
Ticket prices for Country Stampede vary depending on the day you go or where you choose to sit for the festival.
A three-day general admission ticket for Country Stampede costs $169 before fees. These tickets are restricted to the lawn area inside Azura Amphitheater.
Single-day general admission tickets cost $109 for Thursday and Friday, and $99 on Saturday before fees.
A three-day “super fan” ticket costs $219 and includes access to the party pit, which is standing room only in front of the stage. One-day “super fan” tickets cost $129 for Thursday and Friday, and $109 for Saturday.
ADA seating costs $169 and is a reserved section above the standing room section.
The platinum club is a private seating area that’s an add-on to the festival. The add-on costs $169 before fees.
The club includes a private bar, food vendors and restrooms. There is a small stage in this area that will play local live entertainment, and you can’t see the main stage from this area.
All ticket holders who did not buy a campground pass will be allowed one exit and re-entry per day.
Where can I park at Azura Amphitheater?
The venue has three lots for parking, which can be accessed by entrances on North 130th Street and North 126th Street The lots cost $25 per car and you will pay when you enter the venue.
If you are getting dropped off by friends, family or a rideshare at Azura Amphitheater, the venue says you should enter the VIP parking entrance at 126th Street and State Avenue and follow the signs.
If a friend or family member is dropping you off, communicate with them ahead of time about where to find you at the pickup destination on State Avenue. Cell service at Azura Amphitheater is spotty, since there can be up to 19,000 people at the concert.
You may be waiting for a while because of the number of people attending, so dress appropriately for the warm temperatures.
