Chappell Roan Draws About 60,000 in Kansas City

Kansas City hosted two sold-out Chappell Roan concerts on Oct. 3–4 on the lawn of the National World War I Museum and Memorial as part of her three-stop U.S. mini-tour Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things, drawing about 30,000 fans per night (roughly 60,000 total). The city turned pink with a giant mural, a Pink Pony Express streetcar wrap, building light displays, themed treats and numerous fan events and pre-parties organized by local businesses and LGBTQ+ venues. Roan — a Willard, Missouri native and 2025 Best New Artist winner — delivered a fairy-tale–styled set that included “Pink Pony Club,” and the shows featured local drag performers and the band Japanese Breakfast. Fans traveled from across the region, many describing the concerts as an emotional homecoming that highlighted queer joy and Midwest representation. Organizers and the museum warned of limited parking and heavy downtown activity and urged use of public transit while outlets and the artist’s fan page provided guides, merchandise and digital keepsakes to help visitors navigate the weekend.