Midwest Magic: Styx and Cheap Trick Joint Tour 2026
Styx and Cheap Trick have announced a joint tour scheduled for May 2026, where they will be performing at various Midwest locations over a week-long period. The tour kicks off on 5/16 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and concludes on 5/23 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Both bands have busy schedules for the year, with Cheap Trick already having confirmed 21 shows in the first four months of the year, following the release of their album "All Washed Up" in 2025. Styx, on the other hand, released "Circling From Above" in 2025 and has 26 shows lined up before the joint tour with Cheap Trick.
Styx's tour starts in January with shows in Arizona and California, followed by a long stretch in Las Vegas. In February, they head to the Southeast, with stops in Florida. The band continues with shows in March and April across various locations before joining Cheap Trick for the Midwest tour in May. Cheap Trick's tour also begins in January, with shows in Wisconsin and Iowa, followed by dates in Florida, the Northeast, and California. The band wraps up their spring run with shows in Las Vegas before joining Styx for the joint tour.
The joint tour with Styx and Cheap Trick will kick off on 5/16 in Little Rock and continue through various Midwest locations, including Rogers, Park City, Camdenton, and Lincoln. This limited run offers fans a rare opportunity to see both iconic bands perform together. Following the joint tour, Styx will join Chicago for a large summer tour starting in July and continuing through August and September, with stops across the United States.
In conclusion, the joint tour by Styx and Cheap Trick in May 2026 promises to be an exciting event for fans of both bands, offering a unique opportunity to see them perform together in the Midwest. With their extensive touring schedules and successful albums, both bands are set to deliver memorable performances throughout the year.