State Fair of Texas Unveils 2026 Concert Lineup

The State Fair of Texas has dropped the lineup for its free 2026 Chevrolet Main Stage concert series, with performances scheduled throughout all 24 days of the fair.

The concerts are always included with Fair admission and will feature a wide variety of musical genres, including country, rock, R&B, Norteño, pop, and tribute acts. Located in the heart of Fair Park, the stage has been a centerpiece of the State Fair experience for nearly three decades.

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This year's Big Tex lineup includes Big Time artists such as Clint Black, Bowling for Soup, Lee Brice, Kansas, Queensrÿche, RaeLynn, and Muscadine Bloodline, along with emerging performers and specialty acts.

State Fair officials said the 2026 schedule offers something for music fans of all ages and tastes, with all concerts included in the price of admission.

The 2026 State Fair of Texas, theme is "Stars, Stripes, and Howdies," and runs from September 25 through October 18 in Dallas. Additional live music announcements are expected later this summer. Here's what we have so far...

2026 Chevrolet Main Stage Schedule

Sept. 25 – Clint Black
Sept. 26 – Steve Ray Ladson, Pynk Beard, The BoykinZ, JayDon
Sept. 27 – Geru Y Su Legión 7, La Alianza Norteña
Sept. 28 – Petty Theft
Sept. 29 – Bowling for Soup
Sept. 30 – Lee Brice
Oct. 1 – Mini Kiss
Oct. 2 – To Be Announced
Oct. 3 – Pink Floyd Laser Light Show
Oct. 4 – Kansas
Oct. 5 – Joy Oladokun
Oct. 6 – Tyler Nance
Oct. 7 – Queensrÿche
Oct. 8 – Red Hot Chili Pipers
Oct. 9 – Two Friends
Oct. 10 – Paul Wall Fall Ball
Oct. 11 – Deep Blue Something, Tripping Daisy, The Toadies
Oct. 12 – Iann Dior, Adrien Nunez, Vwillz
Oct. 13 – Maggie Antone
Oct. 14 – RaeLynn
Oct. 15 – The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Oct. 16 – Muscadine Bloodline
Oct. 17 – Gym Class Heroes, 3OH!3
Oct. 18 – The Last Bandaleros / Emilio Navaira Tribute

Muscadine Bloodline - Jason Davis, Getty Images

Season passes for the 2026 State Fair of Texas are on sale now, with additional ticket information expected to be released in the coming months. Go to BigTex.com to find out more.

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