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A Symphony Hall Setting for The Chicks' Anniversary Tour

The Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour finds The Chicks revisiting the album that may be the most important of their career. Taking the Long Way, released in 2006, was the band's response to the backlash that followed Natalie Maines' 2003 comments about the Iraq War. Rather than retreat, the trio doubled down, co-writing every track and delivering a record that swept the Grammys, taking Album of the Year and Record of the Year for "Not Ready to Make Nice." Twenty years later, they are performing it from beginning to end.

For Seattle, the tour touches down at Benaroya Hall on October 25 and 26, 2026. Opened in 1998 and home to the Seattle Symphony, the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium seats around 2,500 and is celebrated for acoustics designed to render music with exceptional clarity. It is a markedly different environment from the arenas elsewhere on the tour, and that intimacy is exactly why these dates are so coveted.

Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer built their legend on a string of blockbuster albums — Wide Open Spaces in 1998, Fly in 1999, and Home in 2002 — before Taking the Long Way reframed who they were as artists. After a long hiatus they returned with 2020's Gaslighter. This tour stitches those eras together while keeping the 2006 album as the night's centerpiece.

Setlist-wise, Seattle fans can look forward to a blend of the full anniversary album and the hits that defined a generation of country radio. Expect "Wide Open Spaces," "Cowboy Take Me Away," "Goodbye Earl," and "Travelin' Soldier" alongside the album's emotional peaks like "Easy Silence" and "Lullaby." Coverage from Billboard has highlighted the full-album format as the defining feature of this run.

Both Benaroya Hall performances — Sunday, October 25 and Monday, October 26, 2026 — are part of the same Seattle engagement. Given the venue's limited capacity and the rarity of seeing a band of this stature in a true concert hall, seats for both nights are in high demand. Fans curious about how the show flows can study recent setlists on setlist.fm.

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Planning your night out is easy. Benaroya Hall is steps from Seattle's waterfront, Pike Place Market, and the downtown light rail, so fans coming from the Eastside, the airport, or the ferry terminals can reach the show without much hassle. Make a full evening of it with dinner downtown before the band takes the stage for a once-in-a-generation album celebration.

How to Buy The Chicks Seattle Tickets

Where can I buy The Chicks Seattle tickets?

Tickets may be available through the Benaroya Hall box office and authorized sellers like Ticketmaster, with official details posted at thechicks.com. Verified resale tickets for both the October 25 and 26 shows are available on BigStub, with no hidden fees and a buyer guarantee on every order.

When do The Chicks play Seattle?

The Chicks perform two nights at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle: Sunday, October 25, 2026 and Monday, October 26, 2026, both as part of the Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour.

What makes Benaroya Hall a special place to see this show?

Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony, built specifically for acoustic excellence. With about 2,500 seats and renowned sound, it lets The Chicks' signature three-part harmonies and acoustic instrumentation come through with rare detail — a striking contrast to the arena stops on the tour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will The Chicks perform the whole Taking the Long Way album in Seattle?

Yes. The anniversary tour features the first-ever full performances of Taking the Long Way, so the Benaroya Hall shows will include the complete 2006 album in sequence, alongside a selection of the band's biggest hits.

How many shows are The Chicks playing in Seattle?

The Chicks are playing two nights at Benaroya Hall, on Sunday, October 25 and Monday, October 26, 2026. Both shows are built around the same Taking the Long Way 20th anniversary concept.

What hits can I expect to hear at the Seattle concert?

Beyond the full album, expect career-defining favorites such as "Wide Open Spaces," "Goodbye Earl," "Cowboy Take Me Away," and "Travelin' Soldier," giving Seattle fans a sweep of the band's two-plus decades of music.

Is Benaroya Hall a large venue?

No, and that is part of the appeal. Benaroya Hall's main auditorium seats roughly 2,500, far smaller than a typical arena. The compact, acoustically tuned space makes it one of the most intimate stops on the entire tour.

What was so significant about the album Taking the Long Way?

Released in 2006, Taking the Long Way won five Grammy Awards including Album of the Year. It marked the band writing every track themselves and standing firm after years of public controversy, making it a defining artistic statement.

How early should I arrive for the Benaroya Hall show?

Arriving 45 minutes to an hour early is wise. Benaroya Hall sits in the heart of downtown Seattle near the waterfront, so allowing time for parking, security, and finding your seat ensures you do not miss the opening of the album performance.

Who are the members of The Chicks?

The Chicks are Natalie Maines on lead vocals and sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer on fiddle, banjo, and harmony vocals. Together they are the best-selling female group in American music history, and all three appear on the anniversary tour.

Are the two Seattle nights likely to sell out?

Demand for these shows is high. Because Benaroya Hall is far smaller than an arena and seeing The Chicks in a true concert hall is a rare opportunity, both the October 25 and October 26 dates tend to move quickly, so booking early is recommended.