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Kehlani Announces Richmond Concert, Tickets Drop May 29

5/27/2026

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Kehlani Headlines Richmond

Kehlani will headline a concert at the Allianz Amphitheater in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday, Aug. 29, with tickets on sale Friday, May 29 at 10 a.m. after a presale on May 27.
The show is part of her 33-date world tour.
Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, TheARTI$t and WASEEL will open on select North American dates.
Her self-titled album, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200, featured the single “Folded” that earned two Grammy Awards.

Summary

Kehlani Tour Fund

Each ticket sold adds $1 to The Kehlani Fund via PLUS1.
Live Nation presents 33-date tour that runs from Aug 6 2026 in Minneapolis to Oct 3 2026 in San Francisco.
Kehlani will perform at Roots Picnic, Kitts Music Festival, Essence Festival and Afro Nation before arena dates.
Emerging R&B artists Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, TheARTI$t and WASEEL will open, giving a platform as $1 per ticket supports community projects via The Kehlani Fund.

History

Historical Context

Bob Geldof and Midge Ure staged Live Aid on 13 July 1985, broadcasting worldwide and featuring Queen’s famed 21-minute Wembley set that later topped a 2005 poll for best live rock gig. Kehlani’s 2026 33-date tour channels a similar charity model, directing a portion of ticket sales to The Kehlani Fund, showing how benefit concerts continue to mobilize fan spending for social causes.

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Kehlani Headlines Richmond

Kehlani will headline a concert at the Allianz Amphitheater in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday, Aug. 29, with tickets on sale Friday, May 29 at 10 a.m. after a presale on May 27.
The show is part of her 33-date world tour.
Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, TheARTI$t and WASEEL will open on select North American dates.
Her self-titled album, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200, featured the single “Folded” that earned two Grammy Awards.

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