The Minnesota State Fair offers one of the best opportunities to enjoy live music from both national and local talent — for 12 straight days. This musical wonderland is a lot to keep track of, so here’s our guide highlighting live music for each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

All events listed are open to all ages and require fair admission, with the exception of shows at the Grandstand. For even more daily entertainment, check out the Minnesota State Fair’s free stages schedule.

• THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
• FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
• SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
• SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
• MONDAY, AUGUST 31
• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
• THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

The Cactus Blossoms: 4:30 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentleman: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

West End at Sunset Concert Series: Nur-D: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Vertical Horizon: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Thomas Sticha & Friends: 4:30 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

“Weird Al” Yankovic with Puddles Pity Party: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

West End at Sunset Concert Series: Nur-D: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Vertical Horizon: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

The Jolly Pops: 11 a.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

The Minneapolis Sound with Purple Funk Metropolis: 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

West End at Sunset Concert Series: The Honeydogs: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Margo Price: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

The Current presents Country-Oke: 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

The Current’s Music On-A-Stick Show 2026 featuring Sierra Ferrell with Tanya Tucker: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

West End at Sunset Concert Series: The Honeydogs: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Margo Price: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

MONDAY, AUGUST 31

Durry (acoustic): 4:30 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Tommy James & The Shondells with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

West End at Sunset Concert Series: Keith Secola and the Rangers with special guest Gary Farmer: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: The Sugarhill Gang + Melle Mel & Scorpio of the Furious Five: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Sophie Hiroko: 4:30 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Hairball with Slave Raider: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

West End at Sunset Concert Series: Keith Secola and the Rangers with special guest Gary Farmer: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: The Sugarhill Gang + Melle Mel & Scorpio of the Furious Five: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Megasound: 4:30 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

AJR with Quinn XCII and Avery Cochrane: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

West End at Sunset Concert Series: The Cactus Blossoms: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Yacht Rock Revue: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Nur-D: 4:30 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Brad Paisley with Jake Worthington and Lacie Kaye Booth: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

West End at Sunset Concert Series: The Cactus Blossoms: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Yacht Rock Revue: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

MPR’s Made of Minnesota Day with Koo Koo, Obi Original and The Black Atlantics, and Davina and the Vagabonds: 11:30 a.m. at Dan Patch Park, Falcon Heights (FREE)

HARDY with special guest McCoy Moore: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

First Avenue Goes to the Fair 2026 featuring Al Church and the Congregation with Adam Bohanan, Annie Sparrows, Erik Koskinen, Obadiah Gamble, and Thomas Sticha: 8 p.m. at Schilling Amphitheater at the West End, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Urban Classic Presents REVELATION: A Retrospective of the Minneapolis Sound: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Bunny Blood: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Room3: 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

TLC and Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

First Avenue Goes to the Fair 2026 featuring Al Church and the Congregation with Clayton Ryan, GR3G, LASALLE, Mike Kota, and Sophie Hiroko: 8 p.m. at Schilling Amphitheater at the West End, Falcon Heights, Minn (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Urban Classic Presents REVELATION: A Retrospective of the Minneapolis Sound: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

jeremy messersmith: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Megasound: 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Durry: 7:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

West End at Sunset Concert Series: Maygen & The Birdwatcher: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Mason Jennings: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Miloe: 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. at MPR’s State Fair Station, Falcon Heights (FREE)

CeCe Winans - More Than This World Tour: 3 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Durry: 6 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

West End at Sunset Concert Series: Maygen & The Birdwatcher: 6 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)