{"id":2402886,"date":"2026-05-05T09:57:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2402886"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:57:30","slug":"minnesota-state-fair-announces-2026-concerts-see-whos-playing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/minnesota-state-fair-announces-2026-concerts-see-whos-playing\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota State Fair announces 2026 concerts, see who&#8217;s playing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventticketscenter.com\/minnesota-state-fair-saint-paul-tickets\/29383\/e?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20454981251&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwh-HPBhCIARIsAC0p3cepO5S1Nyn3qUhzJd8x90dA2uAczw0lXZsfQlrbbaqi8UPIcvB849QaAh3EEALw_wcB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:The Minnesota State Fair;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Minnesota State Fair <\/a>is bringing in lots of top-quality acts this year. Along with Weird Al Yankovic, Bonnie Raitt and Tommy James &amp; The Shondells, Brad Paisley and TLC and Salt\u2011N\u2011Pepa are on in the lineup. Rod Stewart is making an appearance on Sept. 1 as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The fair has four more dates to announce for the 2026 Grandstand concerts, but tickets for the following concerts are currently available. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mnstatefair.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:The Minnesota State Fair;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Minnesota State Fair<\/a> runs from Aug. 27\u2013Sept. 7.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/articles\/minnesota-state-fair-kickoff-summer-090334336.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Minnesota State Fair Kickoff to Summer returns in May;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Minnesota State Fair Kickoff to Summer returns in May<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"max-md:faux-bleed mb-4 bg-accent\/2 pb-5 md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex ad-container\" id=\"_R_5asl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_5asl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_ { display: none; 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The Shondells with special guest Herman\u2019s Hermits starring Peter Noone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/waite-parks-ledge-amphitheater-announces-150031740.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Waite Park's Ledge Amphitheater announces 2026 shows;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Waite Park&#8217;s Ledge Amphitheater announces 2026 shows<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"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.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/W666dYxv.0F5mCUmLLqaIg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk2MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/sc-cloud-st-cloud-times\/24b927ac4da14f14b3a8e3e3098294d7\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 \u2013 Rod Stewart with special guest Richard Marx.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 \u2013 AJR with special guests Quinn XCII and Avery Cochrane.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"max-md:faux-bleed mb-4 bg-accent\/2 pb-5 md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex ad-container\" id=\"_R_5msl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_5msl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_5msl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 \u2013 Brad Paisley with special guest Avery Anna.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 \u2013 TLC and Salt\u2011N\u2011Pepa with En Vogue \u2013 \u201cIT\u2019S ICONIC.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Bonnie Raitt will perform Aug. 27 at the Minnesota State Fair.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"534\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/trOE2Y0Yy__4ayH.bp_NoQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzNDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/sc-cloud-st-cloud-times\/ea072c1edcac4e0b37531a9abac74719\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Bonnie Raitt will perform Aug. 27 at the Minnesota State Fair.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Minnesota State Fair has a total capacity of 17,000. However, this figure can vary for events with unique venue configurations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sctimes.com\/story\/entertainment\/2026\/05\/05\/minnesota-state-fair-2026-concert-lineup-revealed-rod-stewart-weird-al-bonnie-raitt-brad-paisley\/89826511007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Minnesota State Fair reveals 2026 concert lineup, see who's playing;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Minnesota State Fair reveals 2026 concert lineup, see who&#8217;s playing<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minnesota State Fair is bringing in lots of top-quality acts this year. 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