Kanye West returns to Chicago for first hometown shows since 2021

Two nights at Soldier Field, with guest lists spanning his career.

BY JOLT Staff · Sep 5 2026 · 1 min read

Kanye West performed his first local concerts since 2021 over the weekend, topping the bill at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 5. The opening night featured Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Future, and Twista; the second night included Young Thug, Common, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, and Kid Cudi.

The weekend marks West's most visible period since *Bully*, his purported AI-involved record, and trails a show at SoFi Stadium in April. It likewise arrives once multiple overseas tour stops were scrapped following his hateful comments about Jews.

Kid Cudi, who showed up on night two, replied live to backlash over his involvement.

TAGGEDkanye west chicago soldier field hip-hop live

SOURCE: PITCHFORK

Kanye West returns to Chicago for first hometown shows since 2021

More news

Everything But the Girl announce Blue Reservoir, share "Young and Dumb" video

Chvrches drop "Overthinker," second single from All The King's Men

Meiv pair with Armand Hammer on "No Future Pt. 1 & 2"

Get the jolt.