The Minnesota State Fair is bringing in lots of top-quality acts this year. Along with Weird Al Yankovic, Bonnie Raitt and Tommy James & The Shondells, Brad Paisley and TLC and Salt‑N‑Pepa are on in the lineup. Rod Stewart is making an appearance on Sept. 1 as well.
The fair has four more dates to announce for the 2026 Grandstand concerts, but tickets for the following concerts are currently available. The Minnesota State Fair runs from Aug. 27–Sept. 7.
Brad Paisley, left, smiles as Kimberly Williams-Paisley gives a thumbs up following the celebratory ribbon cutting at their newest The Store in Nashville on Jan. 14, 2026.
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Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 – Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with special guest Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 – “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour with special guest Puddles Pity Party.
Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 – Sierra Ferrell: Heavy Petal Tour – The Current’s Music On‑A‑Stick Show 2026.
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 – Tommy James & The Shondells with special guest Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone.
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TLC and Salt-n-Pepa will perform along with En Vogue at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel and the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden in the summer of 2026.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 – Rod Stewart with special guest Richard Marx.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 – AJR with special guests Quinn XCII and Avery Cochrane.
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Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 – Brad Paisley with special guest Avery Anna.
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 – TLC and Salt‑N‑Pepa with En Vogue – “IT’S ICONIC.”
Bonnie Raitt will perform Aug. 27 at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair has a total capacity of 17,000. However, this figure can vary for events with unique venue configurations.
This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Minnesota State Fair reveals 2026 concert lineup, see who’s playing
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