{"id":70211,"date":"2026-08-10T16:07:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/chicago-extends-2026-tour-into-fall-with-new-dates\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T16:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:07:27","slug":"chicago-extends-2026-tour-into-fall-with-new-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/chicago-extends-2026-tour-into-fall-with-new-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Extends 2026 Tour Into Fall With New Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chicago<\/a>\u00a0has added new tour dates, extending their current run into fall 2026.<\/p>\n

The band is now on the road<\/a> with Styx<\/a> through early September.<\/p>\n

The new performances will start on Sept. 17 with solo concerts that will carry them through mid-November.<\/p>\n

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While cofounders Robert Lamm and James Pankow stopped touring with the band in recent years due to medical issues, another cofounder, trumpet player and singer Lee Loughnane, continues to perform.<\/p>\n

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Chicago’s current touring lineup includes Loughnane, Ray Herrmann (saxophone\/flute), Wally Reyes Jr. (drums), Ramon “Ray” Yslas (percussion), Nick Lane (trombone), Tony Obrohta (guitar), Eric Baines (bass\/vocals), Carlos Murgu\u00eda (keyboards\/vocals) and Justin Avery (keyboards\/vocals). Rudy Cardenas\u00a0is the band’s new lead vocalist.<\/p>\n

Where Is Chicago Playing in 2026?<\/h3>\n

Chicago and Styx kicked off their 2026 summer tour on July 14 and have dates scheduled together through Sept. 6. Their next show is on Aug. 19 in Austin.<\/p>\n

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After the joint headlining dates end on Sept. 6, Chicago will resume their tour on Sept. 17 with an opening date in\u00a0Paso Robles, California.<\/p>\n

From there, the band will play concerts in Spokane, Atlantic City and Youngstown, Ohio, before winding up with a show in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, on Nov. 18.<\/p>\n

Most of the new dates go on sale Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. local time. More information can be found at the band’s website<\/a>. All of Chicago’s current tour dates are listed below.<\/p>\n

Chicago, 2026 Tour<\/h3>\n

August 19 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
August 20 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion sponsored by Huntsman
August 22 – Thackerville, OK – WinStar World Casino & Resort
August 24 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
August 25 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
August 28 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
August 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 1 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
September 2 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena
September 4 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
September 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
September 17 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
September 19 – Rohnert Park, CA – Graton Resort & Casino
September 20 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
September 23 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion
September 25 – Hillsboro, OR – Hops Ballpark
September 26 – Puyallup, WA – Washington State Fair
September 27 – Spokane, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
September 29 – Missoula, MT – Adams Center Arena
September 30 – Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
October 2 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
November 5 – Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center
November 6 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
November 7 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
November 10 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
November 11 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
November 13 – Westbury, NY – Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
November 14 – Salamanca, NY – Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center
November 15 – Youngstown, OH – DeYor Performing Arts Center
November 17 – Youngstown, OH – Mershon Auditorium
November 18 – Mt Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort<\/p>\n

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