The 2026 Illinois State Fair returns August 13-23. Get ready for all the fun, food, and excitement!
Grandstand Line-Up
- Aug 14 Bailey Zimmerman
- Aug 15 Lainey Wilson
- Aug 16 Matchbox 20
- Aug 17 38 Special
- Aug 18 Ziggy Marley
- Aug 19 Wiz Khalifa
- Aug 20 The Avett Brothers
- Aug 21 Ella Langley
- Aug 22 The Chicks
- Aug 23 Shinedown
Grand Central Stage Lineup
- Aug 13 Casey Donahew
- Aug 14 Mike Tramp of White Lion
- Aug 15 The Sweet
- Aug 16 Lakeview
- Aug 17 Shake Baby Shake
- Aug 18 The Creekers
- Aug 19 The Band Perry
- Aug 20 Rumours - The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
- Aug 21 Kobanova
- Aug 22 Vertical Horizon
- Aug 23 Slater Nalley
Other Entertainment at the Fair
- Aug 13-14 Rodeo
- Aug 17-19 Truck & Tractor Pulls
- Aug 22 Monsters of Destruction
- Aug 22 USAC Silver Crown Series
- Aug 22 Demolition Derby
- Aug 23 ARCA Menards Series