The 2026 State Fair of Texas is scheduled to begin on September 25 at Fair Park, showcasing an extensive music lineup over 24 days. This year’s theme is "Stars, Stripes and Howdies."
The Chevrolet Main Stage will host a range of performances across genres such as country, rock, R&B, Norteño, and pop. Clint Black will kick off the concert series, followed by acts including Bowling for Soup, Lee Brice, Kansas, and Queensrÿche. Other performers will include RaeLynn, Gym Class Heroes, 3OH!3, and The Toadies.
In addition to the main stage, multiple other stages will feature live music. The Bud Light Stage will spotlight local and regional talent, while the White Claw Spotlight Stage will present artists from the Dallas Music Office. A new ZiegenBock Stage will be introduced at the renovated Old Mill Inn, enhancing the fair’s musical offerings alongside food and drinks.
Jazz musician Ken Ebo has been designated the 2026 Resident Artist, performing with his ensemble throughout the event. Ebo, a retired U.S. Marine and Senior Lecturer of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, will enrich the fair’s musical landscape.
Season passes for the fair are currently on sale, with further details to be released as the event date approaches. The fair will run from September 25 through October 18, 2026.
