Widespread Panic Chicago Run Postponed Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

The upcoming three-night Widespread Panic run in Chicago, IL has been officially postponed due to the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. The concerts were set to take place on April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at the Chicago Theatre. The shows will now take place on August 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

Tickets purchased for the three April shows will be honored at the corresponding rescheduled date in August. Ticketholders unable to make the rescheduled dates will be offered refunds at point of purchase.

Read the full statement from the band regarding the run’s postponement below:

To ensure the health and safety of fans, venue staff, and crew, next month’s Chicago shows have been rescheduled for August 20, 21, and 22nd.

All tickets purchased for the April 2nd show will be honored on the rescheduled date of August 20th; all tickets for the April 3rd show will be honored on the rescheduled date of August 21, 2020; and all tickets purchased for the April 4th show will be honored on the rescheduled date of August 22nd, 2020.

Your tickets will be valid for the newly rescheduled date and will not need to be exchanged.

Patrons not able to attend the new dates are eligible for refunds at point of purchase.

In the meantime, take care of yourselves and wash your hands. We’ll see you back on the road soon.

The now-rescheduled April run in Chicago would have marked the first outing for the band since the successful five-night residency at the storied Beacon Theatre in New York, NY. Check out our coverage of all five of the Widespread Panic Beacon shows here: Night 1, Night 2, Night 3, Night 4, Night 5.

For a full list of scheduled Widespread Panic tour dates, head to the band’s website here.