The excitement begins with Chance the Rapper on Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour
Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star” by “CBS Mornings,” 2021 Grammy-nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows around the world. He will be performing at the Grandstand on Saturday, August 24 at 7:00 PM. Click here for ticket information.
More details at https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/nate-bargatze-the-be-funny-tour/
Sunday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Blake Shelton with special guest Emily Ann Roberts
As the genre’s chief ambassador, Blake Shelton has been delivering country music to a diverse audience for more than 20 years. In that time, he has accumulated an astonishing 28 No. 1 singles, sold nearly 15 million album equivalents, and earned upwards of 12.5 billion global streams. Emily Ann Roberts has accumulated a wealth of performing, songwriting and recording experiences, and this dedication has translated into more than 45 million streams, solidifying her status as a prominent artist. Click here for ticket information.
More details at https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/blake-shelton/
Monday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Happy Together Tour 2024 featuring The Turtles, Jay and the Americans. The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and the Cowsills
With a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an incredible 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes – the Happy Together Tour 2024 features returning favorites and new additions – The Turtles, who also act as musical hosts for the evening, Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and The Cowsills. Check here for ticket information.
More details at https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/happy-together-tour-2024/
Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Ludacris & T-Pain
The career of the multitalented Chris “Ludacris” Bridges can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of singles such as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad.” T-Pain is a GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and global cultural icon T-Pain has not only changed the course of pop, hip-hop and R&B, but has reshaped the fabric of culture itself. He has sold more than 50 million singles, accumulated billions of streams, racked up 10 iconic No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100. Check here for ticket information.
More details at https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/ludacris-and-t-pain/
Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Jon Pardi with special guest Dillon Carmichael
Since first hitting the country landscape, Jon Pardi has separated himself from the pack, carving a lane that is all his own by producing, writing and singing songs he created. Pardi recently released “Cowboys and Plowboys” featuring Luke Bryan as the follow-up single to his sixth career No. 1, “Your Heart Or Mine,” off his ACM Album of the Year-nominated “Mr. Saturday Night.” Dillon Carmichael is a a rising country music artist from Burgin, Ky. Adding to his already emerging career, Carmichael’s new Jon Pardi-produced single, “Drinkin’ Problems,” is climbing the radio charts and was the most-added song for five consecutive weeks. Check here for ticket information.
More details at https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/jon-pardi/
Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Mötley Crüe with special guest White Reaper
Hailing from Los Angeles, Calif., Mötley Crüe — Vince Neil (vocals), Nikki Sixx (bass), Tommy Lee (drums) and Mick Mars (guitars) — continues touring the world with John 5 on guitar as they push the visual limits of live performance. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, garnered seven U.S. platinum and multi-platinum albums. White Reaper has arrived as one of the 21st century’s preeminent rock bands. Ushering in a new era on its most recent record, “Asking for a Ride,” White Reaper is embracing it collective essence — musically sincere and uncontainable on stage. Check here for ticket information. More details at https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/motley-crue/
Friday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Matchbox Twenty with special guest Beauty School Dropout
Matchbox Twenty have quietly woven their songs into the fabric of American popular culture. It’s impossible not to hum along to generational anthems such as “3AM,” “Push,” “Unwell,” “Bent,” “If You’re Gone” and “She’s So Mean.” Earning hits in each of the last three decades, Matchbox Twenty have gone from perennially dominating radio airwaves and ruling MTV to piling up streams in the billions, speaking to the enduring appeal of their music. Beauty School Dropout hails from Los Angeles and has quickly risen in the music world, becoming a standout rock band of their generation. The trio, comprising Colie Hutzler, Beepus and Bardo, debuted in 2022 under the guidance of Mark Hoppus and the Verswire label.
Check here for ticket information.
More details: https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/matchbox-twenty/
Saturday, Audust 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Stephen Sanchez with special guest Madi Diaz
Stephen Sanchez has materialized at the forefront of popular culture with a sound that’s as timeless as it is necessary for the times. His breakout single “Until I Found You” went Multi-Platinum, vaulted into the Top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100, and generated nearly 2 billion streams powered by the original piano version and duet with Gold-certified pop singer and songwriter Em Beihold. Madi Diaz has been making records and writing songs professionally since the late 2000s, but it wasn’t until she released 2021’s “History of a Feeling” that she felt the glare of wider notoriety. Check here for ticket information.
More details: https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/stephen-sanchez/
Sunday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m
Minnesota State Fair Amater Talent Contest Finals
This extra-special evening brings together the 26 nightly first-place winners from 10 days of competition at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell – an event almost as legendary as corndogs and cotton candy. Enjoy a showcase of singers, dancers, instrumentalists and every type of performer in between as they compete for the right to be named Minnesota’s top talent. More than $20,000 in cash prizes will be awarded! This event is free – no ticket required!
Monday, September 2 at 3:00 p.m.
Kidz Bob Live 2024
KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today’s biggest global pop hits “sung by kids for kids.” Since its launch, the family-friendly music brand has sold more than 24 million albums and generated more than 11 billion streams. Check here for ticket information. More Details: https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/kidz-bop-live-2024/
