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Tank and The Bangas - The Last Balloon Tour with Ariel J. and ZeusChicago · Sat, Oct 24, 2026

8:00 PM local time
Thalia HallChicago, IL

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Tank and The Bangas - The Last Balloon Tour with Ariel J. and Zeus takes place at Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

It is listed as R&B / Funk (Concerts).

Face-value tickets have been listed at $39.96 before fees; prices and availability can change, so check the official seller for live inventory.

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For Tank and the Bangas, music is a vessel for unbridled joy and transcendent connection---forces as integral to their essence as their wildly original sound. On their new album The Last Balloon, the New Orleans-bred outfit channel those impulses into something celebratory yet profoundly human, exploring themes of frustration, resilience, and self-realization with equal parts raw emotionality and playful exuberance. A shapeshifting collective helmed by lead singer Tarriona , "rdquo" -> Tank" Ball and multi-instrumentalist Norman Spence II, the globally beloved group completed the LP after winning a GRAMMY for 2024's spoken-word powerhouse The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, moving from incendiary poetry to a euphoric collision of soul and hip-hop and forward-thinking R&B. As the final installment in a trilogy of albums that began with 2019's Green Balloon (a critical triumph that earned them a GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist), The Last Balloon ultimately solidifies Tank and the Bangas' legacy as one of modern music's most steadfast voices of sublime exhilaration. Executive-produced by their frequent collaborator Austin Brown (Jamila Woods, Masego), The Last Balloon offers up a suite of songs designed to thrive in Tank and the Bangas' rapturous live set, where unified movement becomes crucial to the show itself. , "rdquo" -> We're known for a very interactive experience, so I wanted to get the fans more involved and have even more fun with the crowd," says Ball. , "rdquo" -> There's lots of gang vocals, handclaps, all these intentional moments to let everyone know, 'This is my part, but your part's coming up next---so get ready.'" A highly collaborative band whose past work has featured luminaries like Big Freedia, Questlove, and Jill Scott, Tank and the Bangas created The Last Balloon with the help of Iman Omari (a multifaceted musician who's worked with Kendrick Lamar and Mac Miller), pianist/producer Tane Runo (Brittany Howard, JID), esteemed soul singers Ledisi and Jelly Joseph, and many more. The result: a party-ready extravaganza that provides both ecstatic catharsis and communal elevation. Mainly recorded at The Complex Studios (an iconic L.A. spot once home to Earth, Wind & Fire), The Last Balloon unfolds in a loosely woven storyline charting a journey from self-doubt and erasure to empowered self-reclamation.

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Halsted Street · Train station · 890 m · 14 min walk

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Tank and the Bangas at Thalia Hall: show day guide

Show starts
8:00 PM
Tank and the Bangas on stage(est.)
8:00 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 20 min
Expected finish(est.)
9:20 PM
Getting there
Halsted Street, 890 m (14 min walk)

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

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Please note
This event is 17 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 17 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Ticket Fee includes 1% City Amusement Tax.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Mayo Park, Rochester on July 19, 2026

  1. 1Intro
  2. 2Rest
  3. 3Jealous
  4. 4Whole World
  5. 5Hot Air Balloons
  6. 6No Invite
  7. 7Quick
  8. 8Nighttime
  9. 9Boxes and Squares
  10. 10Remember
  11. 11Who’s in Charge
  12. 12Move
  13. 13Honeycomb
  14. 14Ain't That Deep
  15. 15Big
  16. 16Is It Over?
  17. 17Rhythm of Life
  18. 18Don't Count Yourself Out
  19. 19Rollercoasters

Most played songs on this tour

  • Big×3
  • Intro×2
  • Rest×2
  • Whole World×2
  • Hot Air Balloons×2
  • No Invite×2
  • Quick×2
  • Nighttime×2
  • Boxes and Squares×2
  • Remember×2

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Tank and the Bangas

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About Tank and the Bangas

Tank and the Bangas is an American musical group based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band won the 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Contest and in November 2019, they were nominated in the Best New Artist category for the 2020 Grammy Awards. They have released three studio albums, Thinktank (2013), Green Balloon (2019), and Red Balloon (2022). In 2025, they won their first Grammy for the 2024 album, The Heart, The Mind, The Soul for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Thalia Hall

1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL, 60608

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Tank and The Bangas - The Last Balloon Tour with Ariel J. and Zeus: FAQs

When is Tank and The Bangas - The Last Balloon Tour with Ariel J. and Zeus?

Tank and The Bangas - The Last Balloon Tour with Ariel J. and Zeus is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time.

Where is Tank and The Bangas - The Last Balloon Tour with Ariel J. and Zeus taking place?

At Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608.

How much are tickets for Tank and The Bangas - The Last Balloon Tour with Ariel J. and Zeus?

Face-value tickets have been listed at $39.96, before fees. Prices can change with demand, so check the official seller for current prices.

What songs will Tank and the Bangas play?

At their most recent show (July 19, 2026, Rochester) Tank and the Bangas played 19 songs, including Intro, Rest, Jealous, Whole World, and Hot Air Balloons.

Does Tank and the Bangas have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Tank and the Bangas has 24 upcoming dates, including Minneapolis (Oct 23) and St. Louis (Oct 25).

What time does Tank and the Bangas go on stage?

Tank and the Bangas is expected on stage around 8:00 PM. The show itself starts at 8:00 PM local time.

How long is Tank and the Bangas's set?

Recent shows ran to 19 songs, about 1 hr, 20 min on stage, so expect to finish around 9:20 PM.

Tank and The Bangas - The Last Balloon Tour with Ariel J. and Zeus

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · from $39.96

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