Kid Cudi at Empower FCU Amphitheater | June 8, 2026
Scott Mescudi has spent the better part of two decades being right about what hip-hop could be before hip-hop was ready to admit it. His Rebel Ragers Tour arrives at Empower FCU Amphitheater in Geddes on Monday, June 8 — a major outdoor booking that places Syracuse squarely on a North American itinerary also stopping at Madison Square Garden.
About Kid Cudi
Born Scott Mescudi, Kid Cudi emerged following his 2008 breakthrough with a sound that didn’t fit neatly anywhere — introspective lyrics laid over atmospheric, psychedelic production that owed as much to alternative rock and electronic music as to hip-hop. The Man on the Moon trilogy gave shape to those instincts, and the albums became touchstones for a generation of listeners who found their own mental health struggles named and examined in the work. Grammy-winning and globally recognized, Cudi has sold over 23 million records and maintained creative relevance well past the point where most artists of his era have calcified into nostalgia acts.
The Rebel Ragers Tour spans 30-plus North American cities through late June and presents itself as both retrospective and forward-looking — setlists expected to draw from the full discography, including recent material from Free, delivered through a stage production built around galaxy-inspired visuals, LED landscapes, and cinematic lighting. The Syracuse date comes with a notably strong support bill: M.I.A., Big Boi, and me n ü open the show, making this one of the more loaded lineups Central New York will see this summer. Cudi is also donating $1 from every ticket sold to the Big Bro Foundation, which supports youth mental health — a cause that has been central to his public identity for years.
About the Venue
Empower FCU Amphitheater — most Syracuse-area residents still reach for the old name, St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, when they want to find it — sits in Geddes just outside the city and serves as the region’s primary outdoor destination for major national touring acts. The open-air setting suits the immersive production Cudi’s team has assembled around this run.
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets start at $47. The show is on-sale now. Doors open at 6:30 PM. VIP upgrade packages are available, including fast lane entry, merchandise vouchers, lawn chair rentals, and premier parking options. Buy tickets here.