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Cheap Trick Adds 20-Plus Dates to 2026 Tour After Styx Run Wraps

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The band will hit the Hollywood Bowl, Canada's Rockin' the Fields of Minnedosa, and close out at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville.

Cheap Trick has expanded their 2026 touring schedule with more than 20 additional dates across the United States and Canada, picking up where a co-headline run with Styx leaves off. The extended itinerary runs from June through September, with headlining stops in the South, Midwest, West Coast, and Pacific Northwest before wrapping at Bourbon & Beyond 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Styx Co-Headline Run Leads Into Solo Headlining Stretch

Cheap Trick's joint tour with Styx kicks off next week in Little Rock, Arkansas and concludes a week later in Lincoln, Nebraska. After a short break, the band launches a string of June headlining dates with stops in Oklahoma, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Minnesota.

The Styx co-headline dates are concentrated in the South and Midwest, touching Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska across five nights.

  • May 16 — Simmons Bank Arena, Little Rock, AR (with Styx)
  • May 17 — Walmart AMP, Rogers, AR (with Styx)
  • May 20 — Heartland Credit Union Arena, Park City, KS (with Styx)
  • May 23 — Ozarks Amphitheater, Camdenton, MO (with Styx)
  • May 23 — Pinewood Bowl Theater, Lincoln, NE (with Styx)

June Headlining Dates: Southeast Through Midwest

The solo run opens June 4 in Greenville, South Carolina at the Peace Center Concert Hall, then moves through the Carolinas before heading into Oklahoma and the Great Lakes region. The June leg closes June 28 in Madison, Wisconsin at The Sylvee.

  • June 4 — Peace Center Concert Hall, Greenville, SC
  • June 6 — Village Park, Kannapolis, NC
  • June 7 — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC
  • June 12 — Hard Rock Live, Catoosa, OK
  • June 13 — Beats & Bites, Norman, OK
  • June 20 — Saganing Eagles Landing Casino, Standish, MI
  • June 21 — Warner Vineyards, Paw Paw, MI
  • June 24 — Clyde Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN
  • June 25 — RiverEdge Park, Aurora, IL
  • June 27 — Mystic Lake Ribfest, Prior Lake, MN
  • June 28 — The Sylvee, Madison, WI

August West Coast Swing and Festival Appearances

After a July break, Cheap Trick returns in August with a run that opens in Canada at Rockin' the Fields of Minnedosa before sweeping down the West Coast. Highlights include a night at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 5 and dates in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Utah.

The tour is in support of All Washed Up, the band's 2025 album that has been well received since its release.

  • Aug 2 — Rockin' the Fields of Minnedosa, Minnedosa, Canada
  • Aug 4 — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
  • Aug 5 — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
  • Aug 8 — The Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA
  • Aug 9 — Fruityard Amphitheatre, Modesto, CA
  • Aug 11 — Marymoor Park Concerts, Redmond, WA
  • Aug 13 — Bi Mart Amphitheater, Central Point, OR
  • Aug 15 — Castle Rock Summer Concert Series, Castle Rock, CO
  • Aug 18 — Sandy Amphitheater, Sandy, UT
  • Aug 29 — Northwest Art & Air Festival, Albany, OR

September Finale at Bourbon & Beyond

Two September dates close out the run: Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days in Washington on September 2, followed by the tour's final stop at Bourbon & Beyond 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky on September 24.

Tickets and additional information are available through Cheap Trick's official website.

  • Sept 2 — Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, Walla Walla, WA
  • Sept 24 — Bourbon & Beyond 2026, Louisville, KY

What we know

  • Cheap Trick has added more than 20 new dates to their 2026 touring schedule, extending through September.
  • The co-headline run with Styx begins next week in Little Rock, Arkansas and ends in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • The tour supports Cheap Trick's 2025 album All Washed Up, which has been well received.
  • The tour is currently scheduled to wrap September 24 at Bourbon & Beyond 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Festival stops include Canada's Rockin' the Fields of Minnedosa and a night at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

The take

Cheap Trick has always been one of rock's most relentless touring acts, and this expanded 2026 schedule fits a pattern the band has maintained for decades. What stands out here is the strategic sequencing: using a high-profile co-headline run with Styx to build momentum, then pivoting immediately into a solo headlining stretch that reaches smaller, more intimate markets like Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw, Michigan and the Clyde Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana. That mix of festival slots, casino venues, amphitheaters, and marquee rooms like the Hollywood Bowl reflects a touring philosophy that keeps the band visible across multiple audience segments simultaneously. The inclusion of All Washed Up in the touring context also matters. Legacy rock acts that release new material and then actually tour behind it, rather than defaulting to a pure catalog show, tend to sustain creative credibility in ways that pure nostalgia runs rarely do. Bourbon & Beyond as a closing date is a smart choice; the Louisville festival has become one of the more respected multi-genre events on the fall calendar, giving Cheap Trick a high-visibility finish to what shapes up as one of their busiest years in recent memory.

Why it matters

For Classic Rock fans, this tour represents one of the genre's most durable acts staying genuinely active rather than coasting. Cheap Trick's willingness to play everything from casino stages to the Hollywood Bowl keeps them accessible across fan demographics and geography. The Styx pairing at the front end also signals that the co-headline model, long a staple of the Classic Rock touring economy, remains a viable launchpad for extended solo runs. With All Washed Up in the mix, this is a band treating 2026 as a full creative cycle, not just a victory lap.

What's next

The Styx co-headline run begins next week, with the first date at Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 16. The solo headlining leg opens June 4 in Greenville, South Carolina. The full tour concludes September 24 at Bourbon & Beyond 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Frequently asked questions

When does Cheap Trick's 2026 tour start?

The co-headline run with Styx begins May 16 at Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas. The solo headlining dates begin June 4 in Greenville, South Carolina.

Who is Cheap Trick touring with in 2026?

Cheap Trick is co-headlining a run of five dates with Styx in May before continuing on their own for the remainder of the tour.

What album is Cheap Trick touring behind in 2026?

The tour supports All Washed Up, Cheap Trick's 2025 album, which has been described as well received.

Where does Cheap Trick's 2026 tour end?

The tour is currently scheduled to wrap September 24 at Bourbon & Beyond 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Is Cheap Trick playing the Hollywood Bowl in 2026?

Yes, Cheap Trick is scheduled to play the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 5.

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