Tickets go on sale next week for this year's Illinois State Fair Grandstand concert series featuring artists like REO Speedwagon and Maren Morris, fair organizers announced.
Public sale for already announced shows begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 31, on the Ticketmaster website. Pre-sale will be available March 30 for fairgoers who become a Main Gate Insider, described as a "free subscriber service that provides users with exclusive access to Illinois State Fair deals and updates."
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Headliners so far include Old Dominion, REO Speedwagon, Maren Morris and Alter Bridge with Mammoth WVH. Additional acts will be announced in "coming weeks," according to organizers.
“We are excited to continue the tradition of bringing multiple genres of music to our grandstand," said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark in a statement. "Families shouldn’t have to break the bank to see one of our amazing shows and I think fairgoers will once again see we are bringing in top talent at affordable ticket prices."
"Tier 3" concert tickets range in price from $25 to $50 depending on the show, with "Tier 1" tickets reaching between $90 and $123.
"Fairgoers are reminded that Ticketmaster is the only authorized ticket seller for the Illinois State Fair," organizers said in a statement. "All other websites and offers may be fraudulent and buyers should beware."
2023 Illinois State Fair Grandstand concert headliners
- Friday, August 11: Old Dominion and Special Guest to be Announced
Tier 3 - $34 / Tier 2 - $47 / Tier 1 - $68 / SRO Track - $68 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $123
- Tuesday, August 15: REO Speedwagon with TBD
Tier 3 - $33 / Tier 2 - $38 / Tier 1 - $45 / SRO Track - $45 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $100
- Wednesday, August 16: Alter Bridge with Mammoth WVH
Tier 3 - $25 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 1 - $35 / SRO Track - $35 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $90
- Saturday, August 19: Maren Morris with TBD
Tier 3 - $50 / Tier 2 - $58 / Tier 1 - $68 / SRO Track - $68 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $123
The 2023 Illinois State Fair runs from Aug. 10 through Aug. 20 in Springfield.