Chicago 2027 Tour: Key Takeaways
- 2027 tour Chicago’s announced schedule includes shows from January through October 2027.
- New dates The schedule marks additional performances in bold, including dates from March through October.
- 2026 shows Chicago’s remaining listed 2026 concerts are scheduled for November 13–18.
- Lee Loughnane The co-founding trumpeter continues to tour with Chicago as its only remaining co-founding member.
Chicago’s 2027 tour schedule includes more than a dozen additional shows, with co-founding trumpeter Lee Loughnane leading the band on the road. This guide covers the newly announced dates, the remaining listed 2026 concerts and the band’s history; use the schedules below to review where Chicago is set to play.
“We’ve got a legacy of music behind us that people still want to hear,” Loughnane told Rolling Stone. “We come out, plant our feet, and play the hell out of it – and everybody is happy with the shows. And I’m loving the fact that we’re able to do it. It’s a great band to play it with.”
Below is the complete list of Chicago’s announced 2027 tour dates and remaining listed 2026 shows, along with a preview of major upcoming music festivals and cruises. For concert and ticket information, visit Chicago’s official website.
How Did Chicago Build Its Horn-Driven Sound?
Chicago formed in 1967 with Lee Loughnane and fellow students from DePaul University, blending rock music with a prominent horn section. The band’s recordings and live arrangements helped establish its distinctive sound.
Chicago’s horn-driven sound combines rock instrumentation with brass and woodwinds. The band was first called the Big Thing, then Chicago Transit Authority, before adopting the shorter name Chicago; it went on to earn 20 Top 10 singles and five consecutive No. 1 albums.
Loughnane helped form Chicago when he was 20. The group’s inventive combination of rock and horns also shaped its live performances: “The goal is to start with a bang, bring it down, build it back up, and have everyone standing by the end,” Loughnane told Louisville Public Media. “If they’re not up at the end of the show, you’re in trouble.”
Chicago’s touring schedule included headlining shows throughout much of 2026, as well as a tour with Styx that ended in September. The band began that year at Las Vegas’ Venetian Resort and is scheduled to return there during its 2027 tour.
Chicago’s touring lineup includes singer Rudy Cardenas; saxophonist and flute player Ray Herrmann; trombone player Nick Lane; guitarist Tony Obrohta; bassist and vocalist Eric Baines; keyboardists and vocalists Carlos Murguia and Justin Avery; drummer Wally Reyes Jr.; and percussionist Ramon “Ray” Yslas.
When Does Chicago Begin Its 2027 Tour?
Chicago’s 2027 tour begins with a January 29 performance in Pensacola, Florida. The schedule then includes dates across the southeastern United States and a series of shows at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas.
Chicago’s 2027 tour is listed to start on January 29 in Pensacola, Florida.
When Chicago began, Loughnane played alongside bandmates including outgoing trombone player James Pankow and multi-instrumentalist Walt Parazaider, who often commanded the spotlight. “I always preferred being in the background, not having to put myself out in front and talk to the audience and do all that,” Loughnane told Rolling Stone. “I just sort of left that to the other guys.”
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Chicago’s lineup changed through a series of retirements, including that of Parazaider, who died earlier this year. Loughnane eventually became the band’s only remaining co-founding member.
Lee Loughnane says his role now involves more time in front of the audience than he once expected. “Now,” he admits, “I don’t have any choice. I’ve got to be out there doing more things than I ever imagined that I would be doing.” He told Rolling Stone that he is “enjoying it” and that “you grow with whatever it is you need to do at the time.”
Where Can You Hear Lee Loughnane’s Interview?
Lee Loughnane’s interview is featured on the UCR Podcast. The article identifies the podcast as the place to listen to his interview.
The UCR Podcast features an interview with Lee Loughnane.
Where Is Chicago Playing in the Rest of 2026?
Chicago’s remaining listed 2026 tour stops are in New York, Ohio and Michigan, with performances scheduled from November 13 to November 18.
Chicago’s remaining listed 2026 shows run from November 13 through November 18.
- November 13: Westbury, NY @ Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
- November 14: Salamanca, NY @ Seneca Allegany Resort
- November 15: Youngstown, OH @ DeYor Performing Arts Center
- November 17: Columbus, OH @ Mershon Auditorium
- November 18: Mt. Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
The 2026 schedule lists five performances across six days. The stops are in Westbury and Salamanca, New York; Youngstown and Columbus, Ohio; and Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
What Are Chicago’s 2027 Tour Dates?
Chicago’s 2027 tour schedule spans January through October and includes theatre, casino and festival appearances. Newly added dates are shown in bold below.
Chicago’s 2027 schedule contains dates in multiple states, with additional performances identified in bold.
- January 29 – Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Saenger Theatre
- January 30 – Dothan, AL @ Dothan Civic Center
- January 31 – Huntsville, AL @ VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- February 2 – Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium
- February 4 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center
- February 5 – Athens, GA @ Classic Center Theatre
- February 7 – Melbourne, FL @ King Center for the Performing Arts
- February 8 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Peabody Auditorium
- February 11 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live
- February 12 – Fort Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
- February 13 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
- February 19 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort
- February 20 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort
- February 21 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort
- February 24 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort
- February 26 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort
- February 27 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort
- March 3 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort
- March 5 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort
- March 6 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort
- March 18 – Tulsa, OK @ Cove at River Spirit Casino Resort
- March 19 – Bossier City, LA @ Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
- March 20 – Lake Charles, LA @ Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget Lake Charles
- March 23 – San Antonio, TX @ Majestic Theatre
- March 24 – San Antonio, TX @ Majestic Theatre
- March 26 – Biloxi, MS @ Beau Rivage Theatre
- March 27 – Biloxi, MS @ Beau Rivage Theatre
- March 28 – Biloxi, MS @ Beau Rivage Theatre
- March 30 – Cleveland, MS @ Bologna Performing Arts Center
- April 1 – Tuscaloosa, AL @ Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
- April 2 – Forrest City, AR @ EACC Fine Arts Center
- May 9 – Gros Islet, Saint Lucia @ Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival
- June 25 – Lincoln, CA @ Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
- June 27 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay
- June 28 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay
- October 8 – Miramar Beach, FL @ Rockin’ in Paradise
The 2027 tour dates include nine listed Las Vegas performances at the Venetian Theatre, followed by additional shows in other cities. The schedule marks new dates in bold so readers can distinguish them from the previously listed performances.
Which Major Music Festivals and Cruises Are Coming in 2027?
This gallery previews major 2027 music festivals and cruises, with confirmed dates and lineups.
Gallery Credit: Nick DeRiso
Listen to Lee Loughnane’s Interview on the ‘UCR Podcast’
What Should You Know About Chicago’s Tour Schedule?
Chicago’s tour schedule lists remaining 2026 performances and announced 2027 dates, with new 2027 shows highlighted in bold. Check the relevant date and venue in the schedules above to identify a listed concert.
The schedule’s bold dates identify newly added Chicago performances.
- When does Chicago’s 2027 tour start? The listed opening date is January 29 in Pensacola, Florida.
- How many 2026 shows are listed? Five remaining 2026 performances appear in the schedule, from November 13 through November 18.
- Where is Chicago playing in Las Vegas in 2027? The listed Las Vegas shows are at the Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort.
- How are new Chicago tour dates identified? Newly added 2027 dates are shown in bold.
Chicago’s date listings provide the announced concert dates and venues covered in this guide. The bold formatting distinguishes new additions from other listed dates.
