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Rockfest announces 2017 lineup, move to Kansas Speedway

Posted at 11:15 AM, Feb 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-13 18:56:56-05

The music lineup as well as a new location has been announced for the 25th anniversary of Rockfest. The festival will be on Saturday, June 3 at Kansas Speedway.

According to the news release, the new location will let Rockfest add amenities, including a second main stage.  

What bands will be there?

Here’s the full band lineup:

  • Godsmack
  • Sammy Hagar & The Circle
  • Volbeat
  • Halestorm
  • RATT (featuring Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Juan Crocuier & Carlos Cavazo)
  • Collective Soul
  • Buckcherry
  • P.O.D.
  • Zakk Sabbath
  • Cinderella’s Tom Keifer
  • Blackberry Smoke
  • Crobot
  • Candlebox
  • Sidewise
  • One Less Reason

What are the ticket options?

Music lovers can now buy VIP tickets, which are brand new to Rockfest this year. The news release says a limited number of VIP tickets will be available and will include Premier Parking, an exclusive VIP festival entrance, and access to the new VIP Lounge. The lounge includes: shade, seating areas, premium food and beverages you can buy, exclusive festival merchandise area, VIP only restrooms and preferred viewing areas.

In addition to GA and VIP tickets, Rockfest also has a small number of hotel packages. Those wishing to stay nearby can buy a package that includes 2 or 4 tickets (GA or VIP), festival shirts, and a double or King hotel room, according to the news release. All hotel packages include shuttle service to and from the hotel to the festival.

When do tickets go on sale?

A Rockaholic presale will start Monday at noon at www.RockfestKC.com for all ticket types. For more information and to get access visit www.989therock.com

Tickets will be specially priced during the presale period, with a price increase when tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m.

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