Styx Frontman Tommy Shaw Returns to Hometown for Concert

Legendary rock band Styx to perform at Montgomery Performing Arts Centre in April 2026.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:03am

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Styx, the iconic American rock band featuring Montgomery native Tommy Shaw, will be returning to Shaw's hometown of Montgomery, Alabama to perform a special concert at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on April 12, 2026. The show is part of Styx's upcoming tour and will give local fans a chance to see the legendary group in their hometown.

Why it matters

As a founding member of Styx, Tommy Shaw has had a storied career in the music industry, but his roots remain in Montgomery where he first honed his skills as a musician. The upcoming Styx concert in Montgomery will be a homecoming celebration for Shaw and a chance for the community to come together and enjoy a performance by one of their own who has found great success.

The details

Styx, known for hits like "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," and "The Best of Times," will be performing a full set list of their classic songs at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on April 12, 2026. Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general public on March 1st.

  • Styx will perform in Montgomery on April 12, 2026.
  • Tickets for the show will go on sale to the public on March 1st.

The players

Tommy Shaw

A founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band Styx, who hails from Montgomery, Alabama.

Styx

An American rock band known for their classic hits and progressive rock sound, featuring Montgomery native Tommy Shaw as a founding member and lead vocalist.

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What they’re saying

“I'm proud to be from Montgomery. It's where I learned how to be a musician.”

— Tommy Shaw, Founding Member and Lead Vocalist of Styx

What’s next

Tickets for the Styx concert in Montgomery will go on sale to the general public on March 1st, 2026.

The takeaway

The upcoming Styx concert in Tommy Shaw's hometown of Montgomery, Alabama will be a special homecoming celebration for the legendary rock band and its founding member, showcasing the enduring connection between an artist and the community that helped shape their musical journey.