Travis Kelce announces second annual Kelce Jam after the Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl wins… with Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2Chainz set to headline the music festival on May 18
Musical performances from Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2Chainz will headline Travis Kelce’s second annual Kelce Jam on Saturday, May 18.
The three-time Super Bowl champion celebrates his second straight title win in Kansas City with the return of the Kelce Jam, hosted by Jim Beam.
The event will take place at the Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City. The seven-hour festival will run from 5pm to noon and will draw approximately 20,000 fans, with tickets starting at $50 for general admission.
“Kansas City, Kelce Jam is back baby! “I’m excited to welcome fans back for the ultimate day of music, food and an electric experience celebrating Kansas City,” the tight end said in a press release.
“Last year you exceeded my expectations when over 20,000 fans showed up in the rain to ‘fight for your right to party’, and this year promises to be even more over the top as we welcome Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2Chainz to the stage !’
Travis Kelce announced the return of the Kelce Jam music festival on Saturday, May 18
The seven-hour music festival takes place at the Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City
Five-time Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne will headline this year with Diplo and 2Chainz
In 2023, the Kelce Jam was highlighted by Kelce’s viral Lombardi Trophy peak during an onstage performance with Machine Gun Kelly. Last year’s lineup included Loud Luxury, Rick Ross and Tech N9ne.
Kelce’s mother, Donna, also memorably started dancing with Travis on stage in front of the crowd.
This year’s festival will be streamed on social media networks and powered by Takis.
In addition to the live music, fans can enjoy pop-ups from local Kansas City restaurants and shops. Partners such as Wingstop, Lee Jeans, UberEats Merchant Row, Casa Azul and Medium Rare will also be present during the festivities.
CashApp, Accelerator Active Energy and Hilton are also part of the long list of sponsors for the event.
The first Kelce Jam Festival took place in 2023, the same week as the NFL Draft
Kelce’s pop star girlfriend, Taylor Swift, will not appear at the Kelce Jam
Unfortunately, Kelce’s pop star girlfriend, Taylor Swift, won’t be making an appearance. Their romance flooded headlines this past NFL season after they went public with their relationship in late September.
Swift’s record-breaking Eras tour kicks off its European leg on May 19. On the 18th, the show will take place on Scandinavian soil when the 14-time Grammy winner takes the stage in Stockholm.
As for Kelce, the festival will be his last hurray before offseason OTA workouts begin for the Chiefs ahead of their title defense and three-peat attempt.