Travis Kelce Cancels 2025 Kelce Jam for Undisclosed Reason
Screaming, crying, canceled fest: Travis Kelce's Kelce Jam is a no-go for this year. On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs player announced that his annual music festival would be taking a break before returning in 2026.
'Kelce Jam is planning ahead for 2026,' the festival announced Wednesday on social media. 'Although we'll miss being with you this year, we're taking this time to gear up for an even bigger, better, and more unforgettable experience next summer. Stay tuned for exciting updates and announcements.'
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'We can't wait to celebrate with you soon,' the festival added without giving specifics on the cancellation. The event also updated its bio to read 'Returning 2026.'
Kelce launched the event in 2023, hosting it at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas, outside of Kansas City, where he plays. Last year, the lineup for the food and music event featured 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, along with DJs Diplo, Irie, and E-V. The inaugural edition included Machine Gun Kelly, Rick Ross, and Loud Luxury on its lineup.
Local outlet Kansas City Star reported that this year's edition was scheduled for May 17 ahead of the football team's Organized Team Activities, which commence on May 27, but a lineup had not been announced.
'This city has given me so much love, so much support throughout my career with the Chiefs,' Kelce told The Star at the event in 2024. 'It's more than just a festival; it's a way to give back, to celebrate together.'
During last year's fest, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed his favorite album of 2024, shouting out his girlfriend Taylor Swift, who was in Stockholm, Sweden, on the Eras Tour at the time. 'I'm a little biased, but Tortured Poets Department might be it,' Kelce told Rolling Stone at the time.
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