The State Fair of Texas is set to begin its 2026 season on September 25 at Fair Park, featuring a wide-ranging music lineup over 24 days of concerts that are included with admission. The fair's theme is "Stars, Stripes and Howdies."
Performances will take place on the Chevrolet Main Stage, showcasing genres such as country, rock, R&B, Norteño, and pop. Country star Clint Black will kick off the concert series, followed by acts like Bowling for Soup, Lee Brice, Kansas, and Queensrÿche. Additional performances will come from RaeLynn, Gym Class Heroes, 3OH!3, and The Toadies.
The fair will also host multiple stages for live music, including the Bud Light Stage near Cotton Bowl Stadium, which will feature local and regional talent.
The White Claw Spotlight Stage at the Grove will present artists from the Dallas Music Office’s roster, while a new ZiegenBock Stage at the renovated Old Mill Inn will offer another venue for live performances along with food and drinks.
Jazz musician Ken Ebo has been named the 2026 Resident Artist, performing with his ensemble throughout the fair. Ebo is a retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant and Senior Lecturer of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas. Season passes for the fair are currently available, with more details to come as the event approaches, which runs from September 25 through October 18, 2026.
