“The Windy Cities” Tour Hit KC’s Newest Outdoor Music Venue

Two legendary rock bands shared the stage at Morton Amphitheater on August 25, 2026, as Chicago and Styx brought their “Windy Cities” tour to Riverside in the Kansas City area. Styx kicked off the evening with its theatrical brand of progressive rock, delivering a powerful set that balanced enduring classics with fan-favorite deep cuts. Chicago followed with its distinctive blend of rock, pop and horn-driven arrangements, bringing its own collection of timeless hits and beloved album tracks to the stage. Together, the groups offered a dynamic evening spanning decades of music celebrating the enduring catalogs and unmistakable sounds that have made both staples of classic rock and an essential part of the soundtrack of multiple generations.

Styx Setlist at Morton Amp:

“Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man),” “Lorelei,” “Build & Destroy,” “Lady,” “Too Much Time on My Hands,” “The Grand Illusion,” “Light Up,” “Crystal Ball,” “Rockin’ the Paradise,” “Our Wonderful Lives,” “The Best of Times,” “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)” and “Come Sail Away,”; Encore – “Mr. Roboto” and “Renegade”

Styx Setlist at Morton Amp:

“Introduction,” “Dialogue (Part I & II),” “Alive Again,“ “If You Leave Me Now,“ “Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?,“ “Hard Habit to Break,“ “You’re the Inspiration,“ “Old Days,” “Beginnings,” “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” (Jackie Wilson), “I’m a Man” (The Spencer Davis Group), “Just You ‘n’ Me,” “Street Player,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry”/”Get Away,” “Saturday in the Park” and “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”; Encore – “Free” and “25 or 6 to 4”