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Experience Chicago and Styx on the Windy Cities Tour – All The Hits...Your Kind of Tour. This complete ticket guide covers Chicago concert tickets in Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Palm Desert, including 2026 tour dates, venues, ticket-price comparisons, nearby hotels, albums, hit singles, a predicted setlist and YouTube song links.
Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. The group became famous for combining rock with an extensive horn section, sophisticated arrangements and songs that crossed progressive rock, jazz-rock, pop and adult contemporary styles.
Chicago's catalog includes major hits such as 25 or 6 to 4, Saturday in the Park, Beginnings, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Make Me Smile, Colour My World, If You Leave Me Now, Hard Habit to Break and You're the Inspiration.
According to the band's official website, Chicago has recorded 38 albums, sold more than 100 million records and remains one of the longest-running and best-selling music groups in history. The band is also a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and received the Recording Academy's Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.
Chicago and Styx are touring together for the first time on the Windy Cities Tour. The official tour launched July 13, 2026, in West Palm Beach and is scheduled to conclude September 6, 2026, in Los Angeles.
The three target markets featured on this page are consecutive western stops: Salt Lake City on August 30, Phoenix on September 1 and Palm Desert on September 2.
| Date | City | Venue | Featured Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2026 | Salt Lake City / West Valley City, UT | Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre | Chicago & Styx – Windy Cities Tour |
| September 1, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ | Mortgage Matchup Center | Chicago & Styx – Windy Cities Tour |
| September 2, 2026 | Palm Desert, CA | Acrisure Arena | Chicago & Styx – Windy Cities Tour |
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| July 13 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre |
| July 15 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| July 17 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre |
| July 18 | Charlotte, NC | Truliant Amphitheater |
| July 20 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live |
| July 21 | Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion |
| July 23 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater |
| July 25 | Gilford, NH | BankNH Pavilion |
| July 26 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center |
| July 28 | Toronto, ON | RBC Amphitheatre |
| July 30 | Grand Rapids, MI | Acrisure Amphitheater |
| August 1 | Rosemont, IL | Allstate Arena |
| August 2 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center |
| August 5 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center |
| August 6 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center |
| August 19 | Austin, TX | Moody Center |
| August 20 | The Woodlands, TX | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion |
| August 22 | Thackerville, OK | WinStar World Casino & Resort |
| August 24 | Maryland Heights, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre |
| August 25 | Riverside, MO | EH Young Riverfront Park Amphitheatre |
| August 28 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena |
| August 30 | West Valley 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 | Inglewood, CA | Kia Forum |
Venue: Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Location: 5150 Upper Ridge Road, West Valley City, UT
The Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre is an outdoor concert venue in the Salt Lake City area. Chicago and Styx are scheduled to perform here on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Chicago & Styx Salt Lake City Event Information
Official Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
Address: 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Chicago and Styx bring the Windy Cities Tour to downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The indoor arena offers a different concert environment from the outdoor Salt Lake City amphitheater.
Official Mortgage Matchup Center
Venue: Acrisure Arena
Location: Palm Desert, California
The Palm Desert performance arrives one day after the Phoenix show. Acrisure Arena is an 11,000-plus-capacity multipurpose venue serving the Greater Palm Springs region.
Chicago & Styx Palm Desert Event Information
Ticket prices are dynamic. A current resale-market snapshot found substantially different advertised starting prices for the three dates. These figures are useful for comparison but can change at any time and may exclude taxes, service charges and other fees.
| City | Date | Current Advertised Snapshot | Price Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Aug. 30, 2026 | About $37+ | Strong budget option based on the observed resale snapshot. |
| Phoenix | Sept. 1, 2026 | About $68+ | Compare downtown inventory and seating sections. |
| Palm Desert | Sept. 2, 2026 | About $123+ | Factor ticket price plus hotel and desert-trip costs. |
The Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre's own visitor information highlights several hotels within approximately 8 to 12 miles of the venue, making these practical options for travelers.
The venue's hotel guide identifies Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Murray and Fairfield Inn & Suites Salt Lake City South at about eight miles from the amphitheater.
Downtown Phoenix is particularly convenient for the Mortgage Matchup Center. The Hyatt Regency Phoenix is only blocks from the arena, while several other downtown hotels are within a short walk.
Acrisure Arena's official destination guide lists several hotels within roughly one to three miles of the arena. The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells is the arena's official hotel and has offered a promotional rate through the venue's hotel program.
Chicago's official discography contains 38 albums. The following selection highlights major studio releases and recordings that are particularly relevant to fans preparing for the 2026 Windy Cities Tour.
| Album | Year | Essential Songs |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Transit Authority | 1969 | Beginnings, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Questions 67 and 68 |
| Chicago | 1970 | Make Me Smile, Colour My World, 25 or 6 to 4 |
| Chicago III | 1971 | Sing a Mean Tune Kid, Mother |
| Chicago V | 1972 | Saturday in the Park, Dialogue |
| Chicago VI | 1973 | Feelin' Stronger Every Day, Just You 'n' Me |
| Chicago VII | 1974 | Wishing You Were Here, Call on Me |
| Chicago VIII | 1975 | Old Days, Harry Truman |
| Chicago IX: Chicago's Greatest Hits | 1975 | Compilation of major early hits |
| Chicago X | 1976 | If You Leave Me Now |
| Chicago XI | 1977 | Baby, What a Big Surprise |
| Hot Streets | 1978 | Alive Again |
| Chicago 16 | 1982 | Hard to Say I'm Sorry |
| Chicago 17 | 1984 | You're the Inspiration, Hard Habit to Break |
| Chicago 18 | 1986 | If She Would Have Been Mine |
| Chicago 19 | 1988 | Look Away, You're Not Alone |
| Chicago XXX | 2006 | Here in My Heart |
| Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus | 2008 | Stone of Sisyphus |
| Chicago XXXVI: Now | 2014 | Now |
| Born for This Moment | 2022 | Firecracker, If This Is Goodbye |
Recent 2026 performances have included a recognizable core built around Dialogue, Alive Again, If You Leave Me Now, Make Me Smile, Colour My World, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Hard Habit to Break and You're the Inspiration. Based on those performances and Chicago's most frequently performed catalog songs, the following is a reasonable preview of what fans may hear.
Potential rotating selections: Call on Me, Street Player, Questions 67 and 68, Free, Stay the Night, If She Would Have Been Mine, Hard to Say I'm Sorry and other catalog favorites may rotate into individual performances.
These YouTube links make it easy to preview the songs most likely to be familiar to fans attending the Windy Cities Tour. Links use YouTube searches so the latest official or authorized versions can be selected.
One of Chicago's signature hard-rock and horn-driven classics.
Watch “25 or 6 to 4” on YouTubeA defining Chicago hit from the band's classic early-1970s period.
Watch “Saturday in the Park” on YouTubeA signature Chicago ballad from the blockbuster Chicago 17 era.
Watch “You're the Inspiration” on YouTubeOne of Chicago's best-known international hits.
Watch “If You Leave Me Now” on YouTubeA major 1980s Chicago hit that remains a fan favorite.
Watch “Hard Habit to Break” on YouTubeA Chicago classic originating from the band's celebrated early catalog.
Watch “Make Me Smile” on YouTubeAn early Chicago classic that helped define the band's original sound.
Watch the song on YouTubeA foundational Chicago recording and one of the band's most frequently performed songs.
Watch “Beginnings” on YouTubeA beloved Chicago ballad frequently associated with the band's live shows.
Watch “Colour My World” on YouTube| City | Best For | Venue Experience | Hotel Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Budget-conscious fans and outdoor concert atmosphere | Large outdoor amphitheater | West Valley City / Salt Lake City hotels |
| Phoenix | Fans wanting a downtown arena experience | Indoor major-league arena | Walkable downtown hotels |
| Palm Desert | Concert travelers wanting a destination getaway | Modern 11,000-plus-seat arena | Palm Desert / Indian Wells resorts |
The Windy Cities Tour brings together two iconic bands whose histories are deeply connected to Chicago and the Midwest. It is also the first co-headlining tour between Chicago and Styx, making the 2026 run a distinctive event for classic-rock fans.
Chicago's extensive catalog means the show can move from horn-driven progressive rock and early classics to massive pop-rock ballads and 1980s radio hits. Fans can expect a set built around songs that span several decades of the band's career.
Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Palm Desert also offer three very different concert-trip experiences: an outdoor amphitheater in Utah, a downtown arena in Phoenix and a destination arena in the Coachella Valley.
Compare available Chicago & Styx Windy Cities Tour tickets for Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Palm Desert at CapitalCityTickets.com .