Chicago, European 2026 tour brings classic rock to Berlin and beyond
Published on 07/22/2026 at 11:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Chicago are taking their horn-driven rock back on the road across Europe in 2026. The US band, known for combining brass arrangements with pop-rock songwriting, has confirmed a new run of dates that includes a stop at Berlin's Tempodrom on May 24, 2026, according to listings on the venue and major ticketing platforms.
European tour dates and German anchor
The 2026 European leg positions Berlin as a key stop, with Chicago scheduled to play the Tempodrom, a mid-size arena in the city's Kreuzberg district that regularly hosts international touring acts. The Berlin show falls in late spring, giving German fans a chance to see the group in an indoor setting rather than at a festival.
Beyond Germany, the tour routing includes major capitals such as London, Paris, Dublin and Amsterdam, as reflected in multi-city European tour announcements from promoters and ticketing sites. The band typically structures European runs as compact sequences of arena and theater shows, balancing travel logistics with demand in each market.
Key cities, venues and ticket status
In the UK, Chicago are slated to perform at venues like London's Eventim Apollo, a classic theater in Hammersmith that has hosted rock and pop tours for decades. Continental European dates include Paris theaters and Amsterdam's concert halls, continuing a pattern seen on the band's previous European visits.
Ticketing platforms indicate that several shows are already on sale, with standard tier pricing and a mix of seated and standing configurations depending on the venue. German tickets for the Tempodrom date are offered through local primary sellers with typical presale and general sale phases, reflecting the German market's preference for advance booking.
All news and background on Chicago
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Chicago's musical identity and live sound
Chicago's live shows are built around their brass section, integrating trumpets, trombone and saxophone into arrangements that draw from rock, pop and jazz. This combination set the band apart from guitar-only rock groups when they emerged in the late 1960s and remains a defining feature today.
Classic songs such as If You Leave Me Now (1976), Hard to Say I'm Sorry (1982) and You're the Inspiration (1984) typically form the backbone of their setlists, alongside earlier rock-oriented material from the Chicago Transit Authority (1969) and Chicago II (1970) albums. The group often reworks arrangements to highlight the horn section while keeping recognizable vocal lines intact, giving long-time fans a blend of nostalgia and variation.
Current career status and next live date
Chicago currently remain an active touring band, with the next announced European live date for German fans being the Berlin Tempodrom show on May 24, 2026, as indicated by the band's official tour overview and venue listings.
Chicago at a glance
- Act: Chicago
- Genre: Rock / pop-rock with brass section
- Origin: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active since: 1967
- Lineup: Robert Lamm (vocals, keyboards), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), James Pankow (trombone), Walter Parazaider (woodwinds, retired from touring), plus current touring members on vocals, guitar, bass and drums as listed on the official site.
- Label: Rhino / Warner (catalog), various labels historically including Columbia Records.
- Key works: Chicago Transit Authority (1969), Chicago II (1970), Chicago X (1976), Chicago 17 (1984)
- Current album/single: Catalog touring focus; recent releases include archival sets and live albums rather than a new studio LP, according to discography listings.
- Charts / certifications: In Germany, If You Leave Me Now reached the upper tiers of the singles chart in the 1970s, while in the US Chicago 17 was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA in the 1980s.
- Next live date: May 24, 2026 - Berlin, Tempodrom
Frequently asked questions about Chicago
When does Chicago play in Berlin in 2026?
Chicago are scheduled to perform at the Tempodrom in Berlin on May 24, 2026, according to the venue's event listing and the band's tour overview.
What kind of music does Chicago play live?
Chicago's live shows blend rock and pop with a prominent brass section, featuring trumpet, trombone and saxophone alongside guitars and keyboards, performing hits from the 1970s and 1980s and earlier rock material.
How long has Chicago been active as a band?
Chicago formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, and have remained active for nearly six decades, transitioning through lineup changes while continuing to tour and release music.
All data are based on publicly available information from official band channels, venues, chart organizations and established music publications at the time of writing.
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