Chicago extend 2026 US tour with new fall dates
Published on 08/18/2026 at 19:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Chicago remain one of the busiest classic rock bands on the road in 2026. According to a detailed tour update from Ultimate Classic Rock, the group have expanded their current run with a string of new fall dates that keep them touring the United States into November.
New fall shows extend a packed 2026 schedule
The latest announcement outlines additional concerts from late September through mid-November, including stops in Jacksonville, Oregon, Hillsboro and Puyallup in Washington, Spokane, Missoula and Idaho Falls before the band heads to the Northeast for shows in Bethlehem, Atlantic City, Port Chester, Wallingford, Westbury, Salamanca and Youngstown.
Ultimate Classic Rock reports that the fall leg winds up on November 18, 2026 at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, closing a run that starts on September 23 in Jacksonville, Oregon and passes through major regional arenas and casino venues along the way.Ultimate Classic Rock tour overview
Windy Cities Tour with Styx drives the summer run
Before the newly added fall shows, Chicago are spending the summer on the road in North America as part of the Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour. A current SeatGeek listing shows co-headline dates in cities such as Austin, The Woodlands, Thackerville, Maryland Heights, Riverside, Denver, West Valley City, Phoenix, Thousand Palms, Concord and Inglewood between August 19 and September 6, 2026.SeatGeek tour listing
The combined schedule means that from mid-August through late November Chicago have confirmed shows almost continuously, moving from large amphitheaters and arenas in the western and southern United States to casino theaters and mid-sized halls in the Northeast as autumn progresses.
Chicago on tour, charts and classic work at a glance
Fans who want to follow Chicago beyond the 2026 US dates can find more background, chart history and news across our coverage and the band’s official channels.
The musical core: horn-driven rock with pop melodies
Chicago’s live sets in 2026 continue to rotate around the band’s classic horn-driven rock sound, mixing brass arrangements with guitar and keyboard lines that draw equally from rock, pop and jazz. Their signature songs, including 25 or 6 to 4, Saturday in the Park and You’re the Inspiration, remain centerpieces of the show.
Setlist statistics for 2026 on Setlist.fm underline how consistently the band rely on their 1970s and 1980s catalog: staples such as Beginnings, Dialogue (Part I & II), Hard Habit to Break and If You Leave Me Now appeared repeatedly, while medley segments like Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon connect several older tracks into extended suites.Setlist.fm 2026 song statistics
Where the band stands in 2026
Chicago’s next confirmed live date after August 18, 2026 is August 19, 2026 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, where they perform with Styx as part of the Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour.
Chicago at a glance
- Act: Chicago
- Genre: Rock, pop rock with brass arrangements
- Origin: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active since: 1967
- Lineup: Robert Lamm (keyboards, vocals), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), James Pankow (trombone), Ray Herrmann (saxophone), Walfredo Reyes Jr. (drums), Neil Donell (vocals), Brett Simons (bass), Loren Gold (keyboards), Tony Obrohta (guitar), and additional touring members
- Label: Rhino Records, previously Columbia Records and others
- Key works: Chicago Transit Authority (1969), Chicago II (1970), Chicago X (1976), Chicago 17 (1984)
- Current album/single: Born for This Moment, released July 15, 2022
- Charts / certifications: Multiple albums reaching the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and several singles, including If You Leave Me Now and Hard to Say I’m Sorry, certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA
- Next live date: August 19, 2026, Austin, Moody Center
Frequently asked questions about Chicago
Where does Chicago play next on their 2026 tour?
The next confirmed show after August 18, 2026 is August 19, 2026 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, where Chicago share the bill with Styx as part of the Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour.
How long does Chicago’s 2026 tour run?
According to Ultimate Classic Rock and current ticket listings, Chicago’s 2026 touring schedule runs from early spring dates in March and May through summer shows with Styx and continues with newly added fall concerts, ending on November 18, 2026 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Which classic songs feature most often in Chicago’s 2026 setlists?
Setlist data for 2026 shows that songs like 25 or 6 to 4, Saturday in the Park, Beginnings, Hard Habit to Break, Dialogue (Part I & II) and You’re the Inspiration appear regularly, forming the backbone of the band’s live repertoire this year.
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