Chicago is having a busy 2024.
Starting in July, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers set off on their co-headlining ‘Heart & Soul Tour’ with Earth Wind and Fire. That run concludes in early September.
Rather than call it quits after the summer trek, the “25 or 6 to 4” band announced they will be hitting the road once again for another 17 concerts this fall.
And, yes, Chicago will be coming to New York and New Jersey.
First up, Robert Lamm and co. swing into Morristown, NJ’s Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Right after that, the hitmakers drop into Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Oct. 30; those concerts are followed by back-to-back gigs at Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2.
They conclude their NY/NJ run at Utica, NY’s Stanley Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Ironically, Chicago won’t play in Chicago or even Illinois. Go figure.
Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the newly announced dates is Friday, Aug. 9.
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Chicago tour schedule 2024
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Earth Wind and Fire solo tour
Like Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire is also striking out on their own this year.
If you want to see the R&B pioneers live, here’s where they’ll be these next few months.
Chicago set list
While we can’t predict what you’ll hear when you see the band live at the show nearest you, here’s what they played live at recent shows, courtesy of Set List FM.
01.) “Introduction”
02.) “Dialogue (Part I & II)”
03.) “Questions 67 & 68”
04.) “Call on Me”
05.) “Wake Up Sunshine”
06.) “(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long”
07.) “Mongonucleosis”
08.) “If This Is Goodbye”
09.) “If You Leave Me Now”
10.) “Make Me Smile”
11.) “So Much to Say, So Much to Give”
12.) “Anxiety’s Moment”
13.) “West Virginia Fantasies”
14.) “Colour My World”
15.) “To Be Free”
16.) “Now More Than Ever”
17.) “Alive Again”
18.) “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”
19.) “Old Days”
20.) “Hard Habit to Break”
21.) “You’re the Inspiration”
22.) “Beginnings”
23.) “I’m a Man” (The Spencer Davis Group cover) (With percussion duet)
24.) “Just You ‘n’ Me”
25.) “Hard to Say I’m Sorry / Get Away”
26.) “Saturday in the Park”
27.) “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”
Encore:
28.) “Free”
29.) “25 or 6 to 4”
For those who would like to see what Chicago played way back when they were The Chicago Transit Authority in the late 60s before they shortened their name to Chicago, you can find all set lists from their history dating back to 1967 here.
Chicago new music
More than 50 years deep into their storied career, Chicago is still creating.
In July 2022, the band featuring original members Robert Lamm (keyboard, vocals), Lee Loughnane (trumpet, flugelhorn, backing vocals), James Pankow (trombone, backing vocals), Walter Parazaider (saxophones, flute, clarinet, backing vocals) and new lead vocalist Neil Donell released their 26th studio album “Born For This Moment.”
Comprised of 14 songs, the record is a jazzy throwback to the band’s signature, lively sound.
And for our money, “Our New York Time” is a standout track that wouldn’t be out of place on one of the group’s classic ’60s and ’70s albums.
If you want to hear the horn-heavy record for yourself, you can find it here.
Classic rockers on tour in 2024
A shocking number of iconic acts from way back when are still out and about.
Here are just six (!) of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Ringo Starr and The All Starr Band
• Bob Dylan with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp
Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of the 52 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2024 to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.