Chicago: 60th Anniversary

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Date
Feb 5, 2027
Event Starts
7:00 PM
Doors Open
6:00 pm
Venue
The Classic Center Theatre
On Sale Date
Oct 2 at 10:00 AM
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Friday, February 5 7:00 PM On Sale Soon

October 2 at 10:00 AM

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With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and multiple GRAMMY Awards to their name, Chicago remains one of the most celebrated and enduring bands in music history. Rolling Stone hailed the group as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era,” while Billboard ranked Chicago as the highest-charting American band in its Top 125 Artists of All Time.

The band received The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the GRAMMYs and was previously inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame in 2014. Chicago has also earned two American Music Awards, been named Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and been honored with a Chicago street dedicated in their name, along with keys to and proclamations from numerous U.S. cities. In 2017, founding members Robert Lamm and James Pankow were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Over the course of their extraordinary career, Chicago has achieved 21 Top 10 singles, 11 No. 1 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, and earned 49 gold and platinum awards.

Chicago has toured every year since the band’s founding, never missing a year. The group originated with founding members Robert Lamm (keyboards/vocals), Lee Loughnane (trumpet/vocals), and James Pankow (trombone). While Lamm and Pankow have stepped back from touring in recent years due to medical issues, Loughnane continues to perform with the band today. The current touring lineup also features Ray Herrmann (saxophone/flute), Wally Reyes Jr. (drums), Ramon “Ray” Yslas (percussion), Nick Lane (trombone), Tony Obrohta (guitar), Eric Baines (bass/vocals), Carlos Murguía (keyboards/vocals), Justin Avery (keyboards/vocals), and newest member Rudy Cardenas as lead vocalist.

From the signature sound of the Chicago horns to their iconic vocals and catalog of timeless hits, Chicago concerts remain celebrations of one of the most successful and influential bands in rock history. In 2026, the band marks its 59th consecutive year of touring.

Know Before You Go

Apple Account Binding

Starting this year, Apple has implemented Account Binding when downloading tickets to your Apple Wallet. iOS users must use Safari to download their tickets.

Each person must have their own My Account to download tickets to their Apple Wallet. Patrons can no longer forward “Add to Wallet” emails to share tickets. Instead, use the official Transfer Ticket feature in your My Account.

For Groups and Families: Each person who downloads a ticket to their Apple device must have their own My Account. The individual who purchased the tickets should download his or hers to their Apple Wallet and can transfer tickets to other group members using the official process.

Still have questions? Review our helpful FAQ page or connect with our Ticketing Team at 706.357.4444.

Clear Bag Policy

All ticketed performances at The Classic Center Theatre will require patrons to carry their personal items in a clear bag. Backpacks, camera bags, binocular bags, and computer bags are prohibited. Personal items must be secured in a clear bag no larger than 12”x 6” x 12”. Wallets smaller than 5” x 8” x 2” will be accepted at entry.

Exceptions will be made for medical and diaper bags, but proper inspection will be required for entry.

Reminder: When purchasing a clear bag, please ensure the bag is not tinted or covered with patterns or several logos (one logo or initial on the clear bag is acceptable). The purpose of a clear bag is to keep items visible and make your point of entry a smooth, quick, and easy process.

For a full list of prohibited items and entry procedures, visit our Patron Guidelines.

Parking

Day-of-event parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in The Classic Center parking deck, with entrances on North Thomas Street and East Broad Street. Reserved event parking is also available on an event-by-event basis.

Visit our Event Parking page for more details.

Rideshare and ADA Dropoff

Rideshare is Strongly Encouraged
Rideshare is strongly encouraged for guests attending events. Let Lyft be your ride to the action! As the Official Rideshare Partner of The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena, we're here to make getting to and from the event easy.

New to Lyft? Use code LYFT2ATHENS for 50% off your first 2 rides (up to $10/ride). *Subject to Lyft Terms.

Drivers should drop off and pick up on N Thomas Street in front of The Classic Center Theatre.

ADA Drop-Off
Guests requiring accessibility assistance may be dropped off in the horseshoe in front of The Classic Center Theatre at 300 N Thomas Street.

Chicago: 60th Anniversary

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