🔥 KC Hip-Hop & Rap Events: Late 2025 – 2026 🔥
🎤 Major Concerts & Tours
- JPEGMafia – From Zero World Tour – Mon, Aug 31, 2025 @ T-Mobile Center Tour info :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Pusha T, EarthGang & Clipse – Sat, Sep 6, 2025 @ Midland Theatre Songkick listing :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Shoreline Mafia – Fri, Sep 12, 2025 @ Uptown Theater :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- NBA YoungBoy & Deebaby – Sun, Sep 21, 2025 @ T-Mobile Center :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Kelce Jam Festival – Spring 2026 @ Azura Amphitheater (annual) Festival info :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Doobie – Wed, Feb 5, 2026 @ VooDoo Lounge Spotify event :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
🎙️ Local Open‑Mic Nights & Cyphers
- VOO Lounge Jazz + Open Mic – weekly through 2026, Wednesdays @ VooDoo Lounge
:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} - SNL Artists Development Cypher – ongoing local cyphers via Facebook group Facebook :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
📅 Long-Term Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 31 2025 | JPEGMafia – From Zero Tour @ T-Mobile Center |
| Sep 6 2025 | Pusha T & EarthGang & Clipse @ Midland Theatre |
| Sep 12 2025 | Shoreline Mafia @ Uptown Theater |
| Sep 21 2025 | YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Deebaby @ T-Mobile Center |
| Spring 2026 | Kelce Jam Festival @ Azura Amphitheater |
| Feb 5 2026 | Doobie @ VooDoo Lounge |
| — | VOO Lounge weekly Open Mic continues |
| — | Informal cyphers via SNL Artists Development |
✅ Pro Tips to Stay In-the-Know
- Track major tours and festivals via Songkick, Ticketmaster, JamBase, and Hypebot. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Attend weekly open mic/cyphers at VooDoo Lounge for consistent local sessions. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Join Facebook cypher groups (e.g., SNL Artists Development) for spontaneous gatherings. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Watch for announcements of Kelce Jam Festival via Azura Amphitheater/Travis Kelce's channels. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
🔥 Kansas City Hip-Hop Events: July – September 2025 🔥
🎤 Concerts & Shows
- 311 (rap‑reggae fusion) – Fri, Jul 11 @ Crossroads (Grinders KC)
Songkick event :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} - Seasons Tour (@ Uptown Theatre) – Wed, Jul 23 (featuring Poppy, KennyHoopla)…
Wikipedia tour info :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} - Getter – Thu, Jul 24 @ Warehouse on Broadway
Songkick listing :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} - From Zero World Tour (JPEGMafia) – Sun, Aug 31 @ T‑Mobile Center
Tour info :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} - MC Chris & Swell Rell – Fri, Aug 1 @ recordBar
Shazam event :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} - Ken Carson – Tue, Aug 19 @ Cable Dahmer Arena (Independence, MO)
Shazam listing :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} - Waka Flocka Flame – Sat, Aug 23 @ KC Convention Center
Shazam event :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} - BabyTron – Sun, Aug 24 @ Granada Theatre (Lawrence, KS)
JamBase info :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} - Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI Tour – Tue, Aug 26 @ T‑Mobile Center
Songkick/Ticket info :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} - Shoreline Mafia – Fri, Sep 12 @ Uptown Theatre
JamBase info :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} - Clipse + EarthGang – Sat, Sep 6 @ Midland Theatre
Tour listing :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
🎙️ Open‑Mic, Cyphers & Weekly Club Nights
- VOO Lounge Jazz + Open Mic – Wednesdays (Jul 2–Sep 24) @ 7 PM
Shazam listing :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} - Open Mic at The Bird – Thu, Jul 31 @ 7:30 PM
Eventbrite listing :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13} - SNL Artists Development Cypher – rolling/informal cypher
Facebook group :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
📅 Multi-Month Calendar (July 1 – Sep 30)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jul 11 | 311 @ Crossroads (Grinders KC) |
| Jul 23 | Seasons Tour @ Uptown Theatre |
| Jul 24 | Getter @ Warehouse on Broadway |
| Jul 2/9/16/23/30 | VOO Lounge Jazz + Open Mic |
| Jul 31 | Open Mic @ The Bird Comedy Theater |
| Aug 1 | MC Chris & Swell Rell @ recordBar |
| Aug 19 | Ken Carson @ Cable Dahmer Arena |
| Aug 23 | Waka Flocka Flame @ KC Convention Center |
| Aug 24 | BabyTron @ Granada Theatre (Lawrence) |
| Aug 26 | Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI @ T‑Mobile Center |
| Aug 31 | JPEGMafia – From Zero Tour @ T‑Mobile Center |
| Sep 6 | Clipse + EarthGang @ Midland Theatre |
| Sep 12 | Shoreline Mafia @ Uptown Theatre |
| Sep = ongoing Wednesdays | VOO Lounge Jazz + Open Mic continues |
✅ How to Stay Plugged In
- Use Songkick, JamBase, Ticketmaster & Shazam for concert alerts.
- Attend weekly open‑mic at VOO Lounge every Wednesday.
- Join Facebook cypher groups like SNL Artists Development for impromptu sessions.
- Watch Eventbrite for smaller open mics (e.g. The Bird).
🔥 Kansas City Hip-Hop Events: July – August 2025 🔥
🎤 Concerts & Shows
- 311 (rap‑reggae fusion) – Fri, July 11 @ Grinders KC jambase.com :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Getter – Thu, July 24 @ Warehouse on Broadway songkick.com :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- MC Chris & Swell Rell – Fri, Aug 1 @ recordBar jambase.com :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- BabyTron – Sun, Aug 24 @ Granada Theater (Lawrence, KS) jambase.com :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI Tour – Tue, Aug 26 @ T-Mobile Center ticketmaster.com :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
🎙️ Open‑Mic, Cyphers & Club Nights
- VOO Lounge Open Mic Jazz Jam – Wednesdays (July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27) @ 7 PM
visitkc.com :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- SNL Artists Development Cypher – ongoing in-motion cypher hosted locally facebook.com :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Open Mic at The Bird – Thu, Jul 31 @ 7:30 PM eventbrite.com :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
📅 Sample Calendar: July & August 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jul 11 | 311 at Grinders KC |
| Thu, Jul 24 | Getter @ Warehouse on Broadway |
| Wed, Jul 2/9/16/23/30 | VOO Lounge Weekly Jazz Jam + Open Mic |
| Thu, Jul 31 | Open Mic @ The Bird Comedy Theater |
| Fri, Aug 1 | MC Chris & Swell Rell @ recordBar |
| Sun, Aug 24 | BabyTron @ Granada Theater (Lawrence, KS) |
| Tue, Aug 26 | Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI @ T-Mobile Center |
| Wed, Aug 6/13/20/27 | VOO Lounge Jazz Jam continues weekly |
✅ How to Stay Plugged In
- Track concerts using Songkick, Bandsintown, Ticketmaster & JamBase.
- Attend the VOO Lounge weekly Jazz + Open‑Mic every Wednesday.
- Join local Facebook groups for cyphers (e.g. SNL Artists Development).
- Keep an eye on Eventbrite for others like The Bird open‑mic.
🔥 Kansas City Hip-Hop Events: July 2025 🔥
🎤 Concerts & Shows
- 311 (rap‑reggae fusion) – Fri, July 11 @ Grinders KC bandsintown.com :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Goodies: July Edition – Sat, July 12 @ McFadden’s Sports Saloon (hip‑hop night) eventbrite.com :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Getter – Thu, July 24 @ Warehouse on Broadway (electronic/hip‑hop adjacent) songkick.com :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- BLK ODYSSY – Thu, July 31 @ Uptown Theater (hip‑hop performance) bandsintown.com :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
🎙️ Open‑Mic, Cyphers & Club Nights
- VOO Lounge Jazz & Open Mic – Wed, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 7 PM
visitkc.com :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- ArtHouse “Anything Goes” Open Mic – Monthly open‑mic (hip‑hop welcome) artskcgo.com :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
📅 Sample July Calendar (July 1–31)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jul 11 | 311 at Grinders KC 🎵 |
| Sat, Jul 12 | Goodies: July Edition hip‑hop night at McFadden’s |
| Wed, Jul 2/9/16/23/30 | VOO Lounge Jazz + Open Mic (hip‑hop vibes) |
| Thu, Jul 24 | Getter @ Warehouse on Broadway |
| Thu, Jul 31 | BLK ODYSSY @ Uptown Theater |
✅ How to Stay Plugged In
- Use Songkick, Bandsintown, Ticketmaster & Eventbrite to watch for rap shows and freestyle nights.
- Frequent venues like Grinders KC, Warehouse on Broadway, Uptown Theater, VOO Lounge & ArtHouse for open‑mic opportunities.
- Join Facebook groups such as “Kansas City Hip-Hop Official” and “KC Events” to discover spontaneous cyphers and meetups.
🔥 Kansas City Events & Cyphers: Next Week Highlights 🔥
🔊 Community Meetups / Cyphers
Kansas City Hip‑Hop Official (Facebook group):
a local network where artists share meetups, open mics, and cyphers. Great way to plug in and find drop‑in sessions.
facebook.com
KC Events | Parties, Concerts & More! (Facebook group): a broader community of local music events, often with grassroots hip‑hop and freestyle gatherings.
🎙️ Venues & Open Mic Nights
Though we didn’t find a fixed weekly cypher listed, check out top hip‑hop clubs in KC—they often host open‑mic nights and impromptu cyphers:
Voodoo Lounge, Blvd Nights, Aura, Throwback KC, and Nighthawk.
yelp.com
Tip: Follow their social feeds or hit them up to confirm upcoming freestyle open‑mic nights.
🎤 Shows & Performances
Tacos & Tequila Festival, Sat June 21 at Legends Field – features throwback hip‑hop artists (Nelly, Timbaland, Too $hort, Trina, B.o.B, Trick Daddy, MIMS) in a festival atmosphere.
tacosandtequilafestival.com
Regular club shows: check Eventbrite and Ticketmaster under hip‑hop categories—often list rap concerts and battle nights.
✅ How to Discover & Plug In
- Join the Facebook groups above — they’re where spontaneous cyphers & meetups get promoted.
- Check local hip‑hop clubs on Yelp; contact venues like Throwback KC or Voodoo Lounge directly to ask about open‑mic night schedules.
- Monitor Eventbrite / Ticketmaster for rap shows and freestyle battles taking place next week in KC.
📅 Sample Picks for Next Week (June 19–25)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue–Thu | 🎤 Open‑mic nights & cyphers at local hip‑hop clubs (call venues) |
| Sat June 21 | 🎶 Tacos & Tequila Festival with Nelly, Timbaland, Too $hort, Trina, B.o.B, Trick Daddy, and more thepitchkc.com | visitkc.com |
🔁 Tips to Stay Connected
- Join Facebook groups for real-time updates and postings.
- Follow club/event pages like Throwback KC or Nighthawk for scheduled cyphers.
- Watch Eventbrite and Ticketmaster’s hip‑hop listings for upcoming rap battles and live shows.