Some bands tour when they need the money. Chicago tours because they can’t help themselves. The legendary rock outfit just confirmed nine shows for February 2026 at The Venetian Theatre, marking their ninth consecutive year at the venue and extending the most remarkable streak in rock history—57 years of annual touring without a single break.
February means business in Vegas, and Chicago owns it. Shows run February 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, and 28, all starting at 8 PM according to The Venetian’s announcement. Tickets start at $49.95, making this one of the most accessible ways to catch Rock Hall of Famers in their element. Citi cardholders get first dibs on October 13, with general sales opening on October 17. Unlike those eye-watering prices for pop residencies down the Strip, Chicago keeps things real.
Three founding members still anchor the lineup: Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane handling trumpet duties, and James Pankow working his trombone magic. Joining them are drummer Wally Reyes Jr., guitarist Tony Obrohta, and vocalist Neil Donell, among others, including Loren Gold, Eric Baines, and Ray Herrmann. This isn’t a nostalgia act limping through greatest hits—it’s a working band that happens to have created “25 or 6 to 4” and “Saturday in the Park.”
Chicago’s Venetian residency represents something bigger than Vegas entertainment. While other heritage acts cycle through residencies like seasonal fashion, Chicago built something lasting. They’ve outlasted venue renovations, management changes, and countless imitators. Six decades of Top 40 albums confirm their staying power. Songwriters Hall of Fame inductions for Lamm and Pankow. Grammy recognition. The receipts speak louder than any press release.
This residency model works because Chicago understands what fans actually want: consistent quality over manufactured spectacle. You know exactly what you’re getting—horn-driven rock played by musicians who’ve been perfecting their craft since before most artists were born. In an industry obsessed with reinvention, sometimes the most revolutionary act is simply showing up, year after year, and delivering the goods.
