Vampire Weekend at Starlight Theatre

Experience the spellbinding indie rock and jazzy Afropop harmonies and get lost in the rhythm of melodies as the Grammy award-winning band Vampire Weekend arrives at the well-known Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday, July 22nd. Produced by Live Nation Entertainment, the trio Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, and Chris Tomson will embark on 47 shows across North America for their much-awaited “Only God Was Above Us” Tour. Showing support for the legendary co-indie rock band is the charismatic Ra Ra Riot.

Vampire Weekend’s upcoming tour will headline their fifth studio album, “Only God Was Above Us,” set to release this April 5th via Columbia Records. Drawing inspiration from a 20th-century New York City setting, "Only God Was Above Us" was recorded in various cities around the globe, from Manhattan to LA, London, and Japan, along with high-concept music videos filmed by Steven Siegel. The album has 10 tracks in 47-minute length, which includes the early fan-favorites, their prime lead singles “Capricorn” and “Gen-X Cops.”

Earned a degree of prominence in the music industry, boasting their three Billboard 200 #1 albums and back-to-back GRAMMY Award Best Alternative Music Album wins (Modern Vampires of the City, Father of the Bride). Prepare for diverse, joyful indie rock and Afro-pop-inspired melodies and rhythms through their classic hits “A-Punk,” "Oxford Comma," and “Harmony Hall.”

ONLY GOD WAS ABOVE US (2024) TRACKLIST
Ice Cream Piano
Classical
Capricorn
Connect
Prep-School Gangsters
The Surfer
Gen-X Cops
Mary Boone
Pravda
Hope

The American Indie-rock band Ra Ra Riot will be joining the show as the opening act. It features vocalist Wes Miles, bassist Mathieu Santos, guitarist Milo Bonacci, violinist Rebecca Zeller, and drummer Kenny Bernard. The band awaits you for a groovy, fun, and exciting night! Witness their charismatic energy through their enthusiastic sounds, incorporating their instrumentals in a traditional rock anthem.

Missouri won't miss hosting the much-awaited show on any ordinary stage; it would be the country’s best for hosting gigs! The one-and-only iconic Starlight Theatre in Kansas City! It is an 8,000-seat outdoor theatre backdropped with the natural beauty of the scenery of the city. Experience a concert like no other, and see unforgettable performances that feature a world-class stage bringing the best music technicalities, from lighting to audio. So what are you waiting for? Come down to the Starlight Theatre and be guaranteed an incredible night of incredible music! Get your tickets and catch Vampire Weekend LIVE!