Two Classic Rock Giants Styx and Cheap Trick Announce Joint 2026 Tour
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A Midwest Team-Up Takes Shape
Styx and Cheap Trick have announced a joint tour set for May 2026, bringing two long-running rock acts together for a short but focused run. The tour will cover a series of Midwest stops and is scheduled to last just over a week.
The joint dates begin on 5/16 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and wrap up on 5/23 in Lincoln, Nebraska. While brief, the run comes during an already packed year for both bands, each of whom has lined up extensive touring on their own.
Busy Schedules on Both Sides
Both groups, originally formed in Illinois, are entering 2026 with full calendars. Cheap Trick has already confirmed 21 shows across the first four months of the year, tied to their 2025 album All Washed Up. The record was met with strong fan response and returned the band to active touring mode.
Styx is equally busy. The band released Circling From Above in 2025 and has scheduled 26 shows ahead of the Cheap Trick dates. They have also confirmed a large co-headlining summer tour with Chicago, keeping them on the road well into late summer.
Styx: Early 2026 Tour Dates
Styx begins 2026 with a heavy January schedule. The tour opens on 1/7 in Tucson, Arizona, followed by shows on 1/9 and 1/10 in Phoenix. The band then plays Highland, California, on 1/13 and 1/14.
A long Las Vegas stretch follows, with dates on 1/23, 1/24, 1/28, 1/30, and 1/31. February brings Southeastern stops, including 2/20 in Augusta, 2/21 in Savannah, 2/22 in Pompano Beach, 2/24 in Orlando, and 2/25 in Estero.
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Styx: Spring and Summer Dates
Florida continues with shows on 2/27 in Clearwater and 2/28 in St. Augustine. March dates include 3/20 in Albuquerque, 3/22 in El Paso, 3/24 in Lubbock, and 3/26 in San Antonio.
April includes stops on 4/12 in Montgomery, 4/16 in Shipshewana, 4/17 in Mount Pleasant, 4/24 in Danville, and 4/25 in Cherokee. After the Cheap Trick run, Styx resumes with shows on 6/18 in Arnolds Park and 6/20 in Eau Claire.
Cheap Trick’s 2026 Tour Run
Cheap Trick launches its 2026 tour on 1/24 in Madison, Wisconsin, followed by 1/25 in Waukee, Iowa. Florida dates appear later with shows on 2/25 in Estero, 2/27 in Clearwater, and 2/28 in St. Augustine.
March includes 3/3 in Chattanooga, 3/4 in Knoxville, 3/6 in Bossier City, 3/7 in Biloxi, 3/9 in Melbourne, and 3/11 in Orlando. Northeastern dates follow on 3/20 in Sayreville and 3/21 in Ledyard.
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Cheap Trick: Spring Dates Continue
The band continues on 3/27 in Ranson and 3/28 in Danville. April brings shows on 4/3 in Bensalem and 4/4 in Niagara Falls. Cheap Trick then heads west for Las Vegas dates on 4/17 and 4/18.
The spring run closes with California shows on 4/22 in Paso Robles and 4/24 in San Diego. These dates lead directly into the shared Midwest shows with Styx.
Styx and Cheap Trick Together
The joint tour opens on 5/16 in Little Rock at Simmons Bank Arena, followed by 5/17 in Rogers at Walmart AMP. After a short break, the bands reunite on 5/20 in Park City, Kansas.
The final stretch includes 5/23 in Camdenton, Missouri, at Ozarks Amphitheater, and 5/23 in Lincoln, Nebraska, at Pinewood Bowl Theater. The limited run makes these shows a rare pairing for fans of both groups.
Chicago and Styx Summer Dates
Styx then joins Chicago for a large summer tour beginning on 7/13 in West Palm Beach. Additional stops include 7/15 in Tampa, 7/17 in Alpharetta, 7/18 in Charlotte, and 7/20 in Bristow.
The tour continues through 7/21 in Camden, 7/23 in Wantagh, 7/25 in Gilford, 7/26 in Mansfield, 7/28 in Toronto, and 7/30 in Grand Rapids.
Late Summer and Fall Shows
August dates include 8/1 in Rosemont, 8/2 in Noblesville, 8/5 in Cuyahoga Falls, 8/6 in Cincinnati, 8/19 in Austin, and 8/20 in Houston.
The run closes with shows on 8/24 in St. Louis, 8/25 in Kansas City, 8/28 in Denver, 8/30 in Salt Lake City, 9/1 in Phoenix, 9/2 in Palm Desert, 9/4 in Concord, and 9/6 in Los Angeles.
Styx 2026 Tour Dates
1/7 – Tucson, AZ @ The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
1/9 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
1/10 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
1/13 – Highland, CA @ Yaamava’ Theatre
1/14 – Highland, CA @ Yaamava’ Theatre
1/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
1/24 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
1/28 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
1/30 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
1/31 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
2/20 – Augusta, GA @ The Bell Auditorium
2/21 – Savannah, GA @ Savannah Civic Center
2/22 – Pompano Beach, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
2/24 – Orlando, FL @ Walt Disney Theatre
2/25 – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena
2/27 – Clearwater, FL @ The BayCare Sound
2/28 – St. Augustine, FL @ The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
3/20 – Albuquerque, NM @ Route 66 Casino
3/22 – El Paso, TX @ Abraham Chavez Theatres
3/24 – Lubbock, TX @ The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts
3/26 – San Antonio, TX @ Majestic Theatre
4/12 – Montgomery, AL @ Montgomery Performing Arts Center
4/16 – Shipshewana, IN @ Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
4/17 – Mount Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
4/24 – Danville, VA @ Ceasers Casino
4/25 – Cherokee, NC @ Harrah’s Casino Resort
6/18 – Arnolds Park, IA @ Arnolds Park Amusement Park
6/20 – Eau Claire, WI @ Summer Jam
Cheap Trick All Washed Up 2026 Tour Dates
1/24 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
1/25 – Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
2/25 – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena
2/27 – Clearwater, FL @ The BayCare Sound
2/28 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
3/3 – Chattanooga, TN @ Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
3/4 – Knoxville, TN @ Tennessee Theatre
3/6 – Bossier City, LA @ Margaritaville Resort Casino
3/7 – Biloxi, MS @ Beau Rivage Theatre
3/9 – Melbourne, FL @ Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts
3/11 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live Orlando
3/20 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
3/21 – Ledyard, CT @ Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts Casino
3/27 – Ranson, WV @ Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
3/28 – Danville, VA @ Caesars Virginia
4/3 – Bensalem, PA @ Parx Xcite Center
4/4 – Niagara Falls, NY @ Seneca Niagara Events Center At Seneca Niagara Resort
4/17 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
4/18 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
4/22 – Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre
4/24 – San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts By the Bay
Styx and Cheap Trick 2026 Tour Dates
5/16 – Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena
5/17 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
5/20 – Park City, KS @ Heartland Credit Union Arena
5/23 – Camdenton, MO @ Ozarks Amphitheater
5/23 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl Theater
Chicago and Styx Summer 2026 Tour Dates
7/13 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iThink Financial Amphitheatre
7/15 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/17 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
7/18 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
7/20 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
7/21 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
7/23 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
7/25 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
7/26 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
7/28 – Toronto, Ontario @ RBC Amphitheatre
7/30 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
8/1 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
8/2 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
8/5 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
8/6 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
8/19 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
8/20 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman
8/24 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/25 – Kansas City, MO @ MORTON Amphitheater
8/28 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
8/30 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/1 – Phoenix, AZ @ Mortgage Matchup Center
9/2 – Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena
9/4 – Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord
9/6 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
