Lainey Wilson Headlines Illinois State Fair Grandstand 2026

Get ready for one of the biggest concerts coming to the Illinois State Fair in 2026.

Event Details: Date, Time & Venue

Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Artist-Songwriter of the Year, Lainey Wilson, will be one of the grandstand performers at the 2026 Illinois State Fair. She’ll take the stage in Springfield on August 15, with the show kicking off at 8 p.m.

If you missed Lainey’s performance in St. Louis back in October, this is your second chance to see her live, and right here close to the Tri-States. Tickets go on sale soon.

How to Get Your Tickets

Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 8th, at 10 a.m. exclusively at Ticketmaster.com.

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Wilson is also set to host the 59th Annual CMA Awards later this month and will wrap up her Whirlwind World Tour on November 8th.

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