The Chicks launched their Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on September 30, performing the entire album before moving into a second act packed with fan favorites. The tour continues through November 3. Find upcoming dates and ticket information here at Country Music On Tour.
Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison are making this an evening with The Chicks, with no opening act. Detroit’s set included every track from the 2006 album, followed by songs including “Goodbye Earl,” “Cowboy Take Me Away,” “Gaslighter” and their cover of “Landslide.” In her opening-night coverage for Billboard, Melinda Newman described the format: “The trio played the Grammy-winning 2006 album in full before delving into a hits set.”
The band describes the anniversary tour as sold out. Check the official tour listings for current availability and compare resale options through platforms such as StubHub, SeatGeek or Vivid Seats where listings are available. Confirm the date, venue and total price before purchasing. Ticket holders should arrive on time, since there is no opener.
The Chicks 2026 remaining tour dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 3 | Chicago, IL | The Auditorium |
| October 4 | Chicago, IL | The Auditorium |
| October 6 | Washington, DC | The Anthem |
| October 7 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met |
| October 9 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway |
| October 10 | New York, NY | Beacon Theatre |
| October 12 | New York, NY | Beacon Theatre |
| October 13 | New York, NY | Beacon Theatre |
| October 15 | Nashville, TN | The Truth |
| October 17 | San Antonio, TX | Majestic Theatre |
| October 18 | San Antonio, TX | Majestic Theatre |
| October 20 | Austin, TX | Bass Concert Hall |
| October 25 | Seattle, WA | Benaroya Hall |
| October 26 | Seattle, WA | Benaroya Hall |
| October 29 | San Francisco, CA | The Masonic |
| October 30 | San Francisco, CA | The Masonic |
| November 1 | Hollywood, CA | Dolby Theatre |
| November 2 | Hollywood, CA | Dolby Theatre |
| November 3 | Hollywood, CA | Dolby Theatre |
The Chicks opening-night setlist
The following song order comes from Billboard’s coverage of the September 30 Detroit show. Setlists may change at later performances.
Act One: Taking the Long Way
- The Long Way Around
- Easy Silence
- Not Ready to Make Nice
- Everybody Knows
- Bitter End
- Lullaby
- Lubbock or Leave It
- Silent House
- Favorite Year
- Voice Inside My Head
- I Like It
- Baby Hold On
- So Hard
- I Hope
Act Two: Hits and favorites
- Goodbye Earl
- Wide Open Spaces
- White Trash Wedding
- Daddy Lessons (Beyonce cover)
- Cowboy Take Me Away
- Landslide (Fleetwood Mac cover)
- Gaslighter
- Traveling Soldier
- Sin Wagon
- Long Time Gone
Anniversary edition arrives October 2
Taking the Long Way: 20th Anniversary Edition arrives October 2 on streaming services and as a three-LP release. The expanded edition includes demos of “Not Ready to Make Nice,” “So Hard” and “Flowers,” plus the rarities “Thin Line” and “Live Wire.”
Fans can preorder or save the anniversary edition and hear “Flowers (Demo)” now.
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WhiskeyChick’s Take
Playing an album front to back gives its quieter songs the same room to breathe as the singles. That’s a big part of the appeal here: fans get the complete Taking the Long Way story, then a second act that reaches across the catalog. With the band already calling the run sold out, I’d compare resale prices carefully and decide what the evening is worth before getting caught up in checkout.
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