Chicago & Styx 2026 “Windy Cities” Tour: Your Complete Guide to Tickets, Dates, and Presale Codes

Two legendary bands that shaped the sound of American rock—both out of the Chicago music scene—are finally joining forces for their first-ever co-headlining tour. Chicago and Styx will bring their combined hits catalog spanning decades to 25 cities across North America. The outing, dubbed “The Windy Cities Tour – All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour” will run throughout summer 2026.

From Lawrence Gowan’s keyboard wizardry, to hearing seminal classic hits such as “Saturday in the Park” live in concert, these bands have decades of artistry to deliver. This isn’t a nostalgia cash-grab. Both bands continue to create new music, tour relentlessly, and bring genuinely passionate performances. This is a celebration of classic rock at its finest, performed by the artists who defined the genre.

For fans of legendary rock anthems and progressive rock epics, this is the summer concert event you’ve been waiting for. Here’s everything you need to know about “The Windy Cities” Tour, getting cheap Chicago and Styx tickets, and what to expect when these icons come into town.

Chicago & Styx 2026 Windy Cities Tour Dates

“The Windy Cities” Tour launches July 13, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida at iThink Financial Amphitheatre. Chicago and Styx will stay on tour through September 6, with a grand finale scheduled at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The 25-date tour focuses on major amphitheaters and arenas across the United States and Canada.

Follow the link to the show of your choice and you’ll be directed to access our Chicago and Styx concert tickets from there!

Chicago & Styx Presale Codes & Ticket Information

With two of classic rock’s biggest touring acts sharing the stage, demand for tickets will be extremely high. Here’s your complete breakdown of presale opportunities and how to secure the best seats.

1. Chicago Fan Club Presale

• Start Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time
• Access: Sign up at chicagotheband.com for presale access codes
• Details: Dedicated Chicago fans get first crack at tickets

2. Styx Presale

• Start Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time
• Access: Sign up at styxworld.com for exclusive presale codes
• Details: Styx mailing list subscribers receive priority access

3. Citi Cardmember Presale

• Start Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon) local time
• Access: Available to Citi cardmembers through Citi Entertainment
• Website: citientertainment.com

4. Mastercard Presale (Select Dates Only)

• Start Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time
• Availability: Austin, TX and Kansas City, MO shows only
• Access: Available to Mastercard holders

5. Live Nation Presale

• Start Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time
• Access: Free Live Nation All Access membership required
• Website: livenation.com

When will Chicago and Styx “The Windy Cities” tickets go on sale?

• Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time
• Where: Ticketmaster, venue box offices, and authorized ticket sellers

If you go this route, we recommend reading up on how to quickly buy tickets on Ticketmaster.

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Who’s Opening for Chicago and Styx?

Currently, no opening acts have been announced for the Windy Cities Tour. This co-headlining format means fans will get extended sets from both Chicago and Styx, maximizing the hit-packed experience.

What to Expect:

• Each band will perform approximately 90-minute sets
• Total show time will run approximately 3+ hours
• Both acts will deliver their signature hits and fan favorites
• The running order may alternate between cities (Chicago first in some cities, Styx first in others)

Given both bands’ extensive catalogs of hits, this format ensures fans get the full experience from each act without a rushed setlist.

Chicago Setlist Predictions for the Windy Cities Tour

Based on their 2024-2025 touring patterns, here’s what Chicago fans can expect during their 90-minute set.

The Horn-Driven Classics:

• “25 or 6 to 4”
• “Saturday in the Park”
• “Beginnings”
• “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”
• “Make Me Smile”
• “Colour My World”

Power Ballads & 80s Hits:

• “Hard to Say I’m Sorry / Get Away”
• “You’re the Inspiration”
• “If You Leave Me Now”
• “Hard Habit to Break”

Deep Cuts & Fan Favorites:

• “Dialogue (Part I & II)”
• “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”
• “Just You ‘n’ Me” “Call on Me”
• “Questions 67 & 68”

Special Moments to Watch For:

• Extended horn solos
• “So Much to Say, So Much to Give” / “Anxiety’s Moment” / “West Virginia Fantasies”
• “Old Days”
• “Free”

Styx Setlist Predictions for the Windy Cities Tour

Based on their 2024-2025 performances, here’s what Styx will likely deliver during their 90-minute set.

From The Grand Illusion (1977):

• “Come Sail Away”
• “Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)”
• “Miss America”
• “The Grand Illusion”

From Paradise Theatre (1981):

• “The Best of Times”
• “Too Much Time on My Hands”
• “Rockin’ the Paradise”

From Pieces of Eight (1978):

• “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)”
• “Renegade”

From Kilroy Was Here (1983):

• “Mr. Roboto”

Deep Catalog:

• “Lady”
• “Lorelei”
• “Crystal Ball”

Recent Album Material:

Styx released Crash of the Crown in 2021 and Circling From Above in 2025. Recent setlists have included:

• “Crash of the Crown”
• “Our Wonderful Lives”
• “Man in the Wilderness”

The Windy Cities Tour Experience: Show Times and Set Length

Total Show Length: We anticipate the concerts to last approximately 3-3.5 hours (including intermission)

Typical Structure:

• Doors open: 6:00-6:30 PM
• First act: 7:30-9:00 PM (90-minute set)
• Intermission: 15-30 minutes
• Second act: 9:30-11:00 PM (90-minute set)
• Possible encore collaboration: 5-10 minutes

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For the latest Chicago and Styx tour updates, setlist information, and exclusive presale codes, visit chicagotheband.com and styxworld.com. Follow both bands on social media for behind-the-scenes content and tour announcements.