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Kansas Announces 2026 Tour Amid Health Challenges

12/16/2025

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Kansas will begin a North American tour on January 9, 2026, concluding at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
The band faced health challenges in 2025, including lead singer Ronnie Platt's thyroid cancer surgery and founding drummer Phil Ehart's heart attack.
Despite these issues, Kansas completed several shows in 2025 and added new members, guitarist Scott Bernard and bassist Dan McGowan.
Tickets for the 2026 tour are currently available for purchase.

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Kansas will begin a North American tour on January 9, 2026, concluding at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
The band faced health challenges in 2025, including lead singer Ronnie Platt's thyroid cancer surgery and founding drummer Phil Ehart's heart attack.
Despite these issues, Kansas completed several shows in 2025 and added new members, guitarist Scott Bernard and bassist Dan McGowan.
Tickets for the 2026 tour are currently available for purchase.