The Chicks announced their Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour on May 28, 2026, a 16-date theater run across 10 U.S. cities subtitled “Still Not Ready to Make Nice.” Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer will perform their multiply Grammy Award-winning Taking the Long Way album in its entirety for the first time ever, then close each night with a career-spanning set of fan favorites. The tour kicks off September 30 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit and wraps November 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Tickets go on general sale June 4, 2026, via Ticketmaster.

Why a 20th Anniversary Theater Tour Matters in Country Music

Taking the Long Way arrived in 2006 under the weight of enormous controversy, yet it went on to win five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, making The Chicks only the second country act ever to claim that honor. Twenty years later, performing it front-to-back in intimate theaters carries real emotional weight for fans who lived through every headline. The group had been known as the Dixie Chicks until their 2020 name change, and this tour leans directly into that legacy. The subtitle “Still Not Ready to Make Nice” removes all ambiguity about where the trio stands.

The choice of historic theaters, not arenas, is deliberate. Venues like the Beacon Theatre in New York and the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio hold between 2,500 and 6,000 seats, creating the kind of close-up experience the group last gave fans on their 2006 run. For country music lovers who value authentic storytelling over spectacle, this is the kind of tour that reminds everyone why live music matters. It marks the trio’s first U.S. dates since their 2023 arena tour.

Full Tour Dates and Venues

The Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour runs 16 nights across 10 cities from late September through early November 2026. Here are all confirmed dates:

September 30, 2026 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
October 3, 2026 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium
October 4, 2026 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium
October 6, 2026 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem
October 12, 2026 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
October 13, 2026 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
October 15, 2026 – Nashville, TN – The Truth
October 17, 2026 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
October 18, 2026 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
October 20, 2026 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall
October 25, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Benaroya Hall
October 26, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Benaroya Hall
October 29, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
October 30, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
November 1, 2026 – Hollywood, CA – Dolby Theatre
November 2, 2026 – Hollywood, CA – Dolby Theatre

How to Get Tickets: Presale and On-Sale Details

An artist presale opens June 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can register at the Live Nation presale signup page by end of day Sunday, June 1, to be eligible. Citi card and fan club presales will follow before the general on-sale begins June 4 at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster. Given the intimate theater capacity across all 10 cities, demand will outstrip supply quickly. Fans who want floor or front-balcony seats should set a reminder for the June 3 presale and purchase only through official, authorized channels.

Frequently Asked: Will The Chicks Play Florida on Their 2026 Tour?

No Florida date is currently listed on The Chicks Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour. The confirmed 16-show run covers Detroit, Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, Nashville, San Antonio, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, and Hollywood. Country fans in Central Florida looking for major live country music events closer to home should keep an eye on Sunset Country Fest 2027 in Apopka, Florida, which brings the country music experience to the Greater Orlando area in March 2027.

The Chicks 2026 tour is exactly the kind of landmark event that reminds country audiences why they fell in love with live music in the first place. Whether you are traveling to catch a show or following country music news from Florida, bookmark this page for any new date announcements. For more national country music coverage alongside everything you need to know about the complete guide to Sunset Country Fest 2027, keep following Sunset Country Fest.

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Disclaimer — Important Notice

The information published in this article is based on publicly available data from official sources, press releases, and music industry publications available at the time of writing. Tour dates, ticket prices, venue details, setlists, album release schedules, award nominations, lineup announcements, and all other details referenced in this article are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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Last updated: May 29, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us

The Chicks Taking the Long Way 2026 Tour: All Dates, Venues and Tickets

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