See Rod Stewart live on August 15, 2026 at Morton Amphitheater in Riverside, with hits from the ONE LAST TIME tour and Richard Marx on the lineup. If you are planning this concert night, prepare your trip and ticket purchase in advance for an open-air show shaped by decades of pop and rock classics
Rod Stewart brings "ONE LAST TIME" to the new Morton Amphitheater
Rod Stewart is coming to Morton Amphitheater in Riverside, in the U.S. state of Missouri, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM, and the evening is part of his current "ONE LAST TIME" tour. The tour's very name clearly suggests the role this series of performances has been given: a look back through a catalog spanning more than half a century, but without turning the concert into a static retrospective.
Stewart's concert identity still rests on his highly distinctive, raspy vocals and songs that cross the boundaries of rock, pop, soul, folk and disco. "Maggie May", "You Wear It Well", "Sailing", "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)", "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?", "Forever Young", "Rhythm of My Heart" and "Have I Told You Lately" belong to different phases of his career, but it is precisely that stylistic breadth that explains why his concerts today attract both audiences who have followed him for decades and people who know only the biggest hits.
The evening's line-up also includes Richard Marx. That is an added value for audiences who enjoy melodic pop and rock from the late 1980s and 1990s, but also an interesting connection with the current work of both performers. In 2026, Marx released the album "After Hours", a project inspired by the Great American Songbook repertoire, and Rod Stewart is among the collaborators on the album.
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A tour conceived as an overview of the major stages of a career
"ONE LAST TIME" is not a concert concept tied to a single album. The emphasis is on songs that shaped Stewart's solo career, with occasional returns to material from his time with Faces and to songs by other writers that he turned, through his performances, into an important part of his own catalog.
The latest available concert data show that the core of the tour consists of well-known titles. Performance statistics for "ONE LAST TIME" particularly highlight "Maggie May", while "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Sailing" also appear among the regularly performed songs. At the Rock in Rio Lisboa festival performance in late June 2026, songs such as "Maggie May", "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Sailing" were indeed recorded. That does not mean Riverside will get an identical running order or the same songs - set lists can change from night to night - but it provides a good framework for expecting a concert focused on the biggest and most recognizable moments in his repertoire.
What's current in Stewart's discography
The latest major retrospective of his solo recording career is the compilation "Ultimate Hits", released on June 27, 2025. The release was conceived as an overview of his entire solo story, from early songs to more recent recordings, so it naturally fits the logic of a tour that brings key titles from different decades back before audiences.
When it comes to more recent studio work, "Swing Fever", the album Rod Stewart recorded with Jools Holland, holds a special place. The album reached number one on the UK albums chart in 2024. Instead of attempting to imitate contemporary pop, Stewart turned on that project to swing repertoire, big-band sound and songs associated with the Great American Songbook tradition. It shows that the current phase of his career is not only about maintaining his old catalog, but also about returning to the music that shaped his taste before he became the rock star audiences know.
Richard Marx brings another layer of familiar melodies
Richard Marx is not a name that should be viewed merely as an addition to the main performer. His career was built on a combination of pop-rock songs and major ballads, and titles such as "Right Here Waiting", "Hold On to the Nights", "Endless Summer Nights" and "Hazard" have remained strongly associated with the radio and MTV era.
For this evening, it is especially interesting that Marx is in an active recording phase. "After Hours", released in January 2026, is his first album since 2022 and a project that reinterprets songs associated with the Great American Songbook alongside new compositions. In that sense, his current work intersects unexpectedly well with Stewart's interest in swing and standards.
The schedule or length of Marx's Riverside performance is not stated in the available information, so there is no reason to assume in advance how many songs he will perform or whether the two musicians will appear on stage together. What matters most for planning the evening has been confirmed: both names are listed in the line-up for the same event.
Morton Amphitheater is part of the experience, not just an address
Morton Amphitheater is one of the newest major concert venues in the Kansas City area. It is located in Riverside, north of the Missouri River, at 6150 NW Music Blvd. The venue accommodates up to 16,000 visitors, and its layout was designed from the outset for major touring productions and the rapid movement of audiences between the entrance area, seating area, lawn area and supporting facilities.
- The venue's capacity is up to 16,000 visitors.
- The address is 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, Missouri 64150.
- The lawn area operates on a general-admission basis, and spaces are taken in order of arrival.
- Personal chairs are not permitted, while lawn chairs are available to rent for most concerts.
- The venue is connected to the Missouri Riverfront Trail, and bicycle parking is available by the trail.
It is worth securing tickets in good time.
How to plan your arrival in Riverside
Riverside is part of the broader Kansas City metropolitan area, so visitors arriving from other cities should not look for the venue in downtown Kansas City itself. The safest option is to set navigation directly to the Morton Amphitheater address.
For those arriving by car, it is important to know that a vehicle parking pass is required for parking at the venue. Parking rules and opening times may differ from concert to concert. The same applies to gate opening times, so on the day of the event it is useful to check the latest information published by Morton Amphitheater and compare it with the details on your own ticket.
There is another reason to arrive early: the lawn area does not have numbered places. Visitors with that type of ticket choose their space in order of arrival, so their position on the lawn depends on when they enter.
Entry rules worth knowing before you leave
Morton Amphitheater has clear rules regarding bags and items that may be brought inside. Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches are permitted, as are small clutch bags up to 6 x 9 inches, with the small clutch bag not required to be transparent. Larger bags and backpacks are not permitted.
Non-professional cameras without detachable lenses are permitted. Water may be brought in a factory-sealed or empty plastic bottle of up to one gallon, while glass and metal containers are not allowed. Personal chairs, umbrellas and coolers are also on the list of prohibited items. Rules may change depending on the event, so it is worth making a quick check of the venue's latest instructions before leaving.
One more practical point: Morton Amphitheater operates cashlessly. For food, drinks and other transactions inside the venue, visitors should expect to use cards or contactless payment.
Where this date falls within the tour
Riverside is not an isolated date on the schedule. According to Stewart's currently published calendar, he performs in Cincinnati on August 9, Cleveland on August 11, at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 14, and then comes to Morton Amphitheater on August 15. By August 18, he returns to Las Vegas for a new series of performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
That gives Riverside an interesting place on the tour: the concert comes at the very end of a short run of U.S. dates before a return to the Las Vegas residency format. For audiences in the Kansas City area, it is also an opportunity to see "ONE LAST TIME" in a completely new large amphitheater rather than in a venue Stewart has been visiting for decades.
What kind of concert can audiences expect
The safest expectation is not a specific set list, but the format of the evening. Stewart's recent concert practice and tour statistics point to a performance built around recognizable hits, alternating faster and slower songs and leaving plenty of room for audience singalongs. His voice is the central identifying feature, but the concert is not merely a vocal presentation: songs such as "Hot Legs", "Young Turks" or "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" depend on the rhythm and energy of the entire band, while "Sailing" and "I Don't Want to Talk About It" rely more on atmosphere and audience reaction.
For longtime fans, the biggest attraction is the possibility of hearing, in a single evening, songs that belong to very different periods of their own lives. For the broader audience, the advantage is exactly the opposite: there is no need to know deep cuts from the discography to recognize a large part of the program. And the addition of Richard Marx increases the share of songs that have lived on radio for decades.
There is no reason to expect guest appearances, special duets, an exact number of songs or a specific performance duration in advance if such details have not been announced for Riverside. It is far more useful to prepare for an evening that combines pop and rock nostalgia with current touring production and the atmosphere of a completely new open-air venue.
Tickets for this event are in demand.
Practical reminder before the concert
The most important thing is to check your ticket, travel arrangements and entry rules before heading toward Riverside. Visitors on the lawn should expect general admission and an earlier arrival if they want a greater choice of places. Those arriving by car need to arrange parking separately, and all visitors should keep in mind that parking-lot and gate opening times are determined for each individual event.
Because this is an open-air amphitheater in the middle of August, it is useful to plan clothing and arrival according to weather conditions on the day of the concert, but without relying on a forecast several days in advance. Non-aerosol insect repellent and sunscreen are permitted, as are small handheld or neck fans with plastic or foam blades and cooling towels.
For audiences who want an evening made up of big rock and pop choruses, ballads and several generations of radio classics, the combination of Rod Stewart - Richard Marx very clearly defines the character of the event. Morton Amphitheater also provides an additional reason to arrive early: for many visitors, this will be their first encounter with a venue that is only beginning to build its own concert history.
Sources:
- Rod Stewart - 2026 tour schedule and the position of the Riverside concert within the current calendar.
- Morton Amphitheater - capacity, address, parking, entry rules, lawn, payments, bicycle access and visitor information.
- Consequence Live - date, time and line-up featuring Rod Stewart and Richard Marx.
- Generator Studio - capacity, venue concept and information about Morton Amphitheater's first season.
- Official Charts - the performance of the album "Swing Fever" on the UK chart.
- Rhino Media - release and context of the "Ultimate Hits" compilation.
- Setlist.fm - "ONE LAST TIME" tour statistics and the recorded repertoire of recent performances in 2026.
- People and WAMC - Richard Marx's album "After Hours", collaboration with Rod Stewart and the context of the current tour.