Hillsboro, OR. — The iconic rock band Chicago will headline the first-ever concert at the new Hops Ballpark on September 25, 2026, marking a major milestone for the venue and the region’s live entertainment scene.
The event signals the beginning of a broader vision to transform the ballpark into a premier outdoor concert destination in the Pacific Northwest. Designed with both performers and audiences in mind, the venue aims to go beyond its role as a baseball stadium to become a year-round community gathering space serving the greater Portland metro area.
Organizers say the inaugural concert sets the tone for a diverse lineup of future performances and programming intended to bring people together through music and shared experiences.
Chicago, one of the most successful and enduring bands in American music history, brings significant star power to the opening event. The group is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums across six consecutive decades and has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
Their career includes 21 Top 10 singles, 11 No. 1 hits, and five consecutive No. 1 albums, along with multiple gold-certified singles. Their influence spans generations, blending rock, jazz, and pop into a signature sound that continues to draw audiences decades after their debut.
The September concert is expected to attract fans from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, positioning Hops Ballpark as a major new player in the region’s outdoor concert landscape.
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