Azura Amphitheater

10/01/2026

Smoke signals are going up in Wyandotte County. The American Royal World Series of Barbecue runs today, Wednesday, September 30 through Sunday, October 4, and for the first time in the American Royal's 127-year history, it is happening on a campus the organization owns. 🔥

The competition moved from Kansas Speedway to the American Royal's new campus near State Avenue and 118th Street, just northwest of the Speedway. The first phase, a 390,000 square foot barns and exhibition hall, opened September 10.

What to know:
📍 1899 American Royal Way, Kansas City, Kansas 66109
🍖 Saturday, October 3 is the Invitational, Sides and Kids Que contests, and Sunday, October 4 is the Open contest
🚧 Because of ongoing construction, there is no main stage or public activities this year, and on-site access is for invited guests
🐷 The public way in is PigaPalooza on Friday, October 2, with a whole hog competition, a barbecue buffet, a full bar and live music from Outlaw Jim and The Wh***ey Benders
🕠 PigaPalooza doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the champion is crowned at 9 p.m.
🚌 Parking is at Azura Amphitheater with shuttles to the campus

The American Royal says capacity is limited for the next couple of years while construction continues, and it planned for about 350 to 400 teams. Turkey is out as a category this year. Additional buildings, including two indoor arenas, are expected to be finished in late 2028.

Are you getting in on PigaPalooza? 💬 Comment PIG and we'll send you the PigaPalooza ticket page.

09/10/2026

Missing this.

08/25/2026

08/10/2026

Some staff video from Koe Wetzel Music last week. 📷Carrie Gentry 📷Addie https://www.facebook.com/flowerpot13

08/07/2026

Koe Wetzel Music at Azura Amp

08/07/2026

Shane Smith & the Saints at Azura Amp

08/06/2026

Merch for tonight’s Koe Wetzel show! It’s located inside the gates to the right!

08/03/2026

DAY OF SHOW INFO: Koe Wetzel
with special guests Shane Smith & The Saints, Bayker Blankenship and Logan Jahnke
Thursday, August 6, 2026

BOX OFFICE OPENS: 4:45 PM
PARKING OPENS: 4:45 PM
VIP CLUB OPENS: 4:45 PM
DOORS OPEN: 5:45 PM
SHOW TIME: 6:45 PM

Thanks for joining us for Koe Wetzel. We want you to have the best experience possible—so before you head out, take a minute to review the helpful links below for details like parking info, what you can (and can’t) bring inside, last-minute ticket options, and more. See you soon!

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A NEW BAG POLICY. BAGS MUST BE CLEAR AND MADE OF CLEAR PLASTIC, VINYL OR PVC AND MUST BE NO LARGER THAN 12” X 6” X 12”. SMALL CLUTCH PURSES OR F***Y PACKS THAT ARE 6” X 9” OR SMALLER ARE ALLOWED, AND DO NOT NEED TO BE CLEAR, BUT CAN HAVE NO MORE THAN ONE POCKET.

Catch the concert, then cash in! Show your ticket at Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway and receive $10 PENN Cash – the perfect encore to your night!
https://www.hollywoodcasinokansas.com/events.

TICKET LINK:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06006458A2A4CF70

IMPORTANT TRAFFIC UPDATE ⚠️
KDOT has temporarily closed 110th Street due to ongoing Buc-ee’s construction.
Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time when heading to the venue. You can find more information on the street closing here: https://ow.ly/CR6i50ZeMxL

DIRECTIONS & PARKING:
https://www.azuraamp.com/directions-and-parking.html

ALLOWED ITEMS & FAQs:
https://www.azuraamp.com/policy-and-faqs.html