Even though we’re just entering fall, exciting news is on the horizon for next summer! The Illinois State Fair announced its first headliner for the 2026 grandstand stage—country music star Lainey Wilson will perform on August 15.
The fair announced it was a show you won’t want to miss:
Country music trailblazer Lainey Wilson is coming to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage at the 2026 Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 15.
Being awarded Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Artist-Songwriter of the Year, Lainey Wilson continues to take the world by storm.
The announcement marks the beginning of a series of major headlining acts planned for the 2026 state fair. Last year’s event featured a diverse lineup of performers, including The Black Crowes, Megan Moroney, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Brad Paisley, The Chainsmokers, Def Leppard, and more.
When do tickets for Lainey Wilson at the Illinois State Fair go on sale?
Tickets for the performance go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday.