Minnesota State Fair – 2026 Grandstand Lineup
Every year when June finally arrives in Minnesota, I always make a point to pause
Patrick Dunn
Orianthi – Dakota – Minneapolis MN – January 14th 2026
Review and Photos by Patrick Dunn Rock music fans have become familiar with guitar sensation
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 11 – DYLAN SALFER – ST. PAUL, MN – AUGUST 31, 2025
On the final Sunday night of the Minnesota State Fair, the Grandstand stage is a
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 10 – NELLY – ST. PAUL, MN – AUGUST 30, 2025
The final Saturday at the Minnesota State Fair is known to be the busiest day
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 9 – THE AVETT BROTHERS – ST. PAUL – AUGUST 29, 2025
Now 9-days in, the final Friday at the Minnesota State Fair is when the excitement
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 8 – DARYL HALL – ST. PAUL, MN – AUGUST 28, 2025
The original act scheduled to perform at the Grandstand on Day 8 of the Minnesota
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 7 – HANK WILLIAMS JR. – ST. PAUL – AUGUST 27, 2025
While 12-days is a pretty substantial run for the Minnesota State Fair, it moves by
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 6 – DEF LEPPARD – ST. PAUL, MN – AUGUST 26, 2025
Tuesday was a good day for Rocker’s at the Minnesota State Fair, with Def Leppard
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 5 – LOS LOBOS – ST. PAUL, MN – AUGUST 25, 2025
After a busy start to opening weekend at the Minnesota State Fair, the first Monday
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 4 – MELISSA ETHERIDGE – ST. PAUL, MN – AUGUST 24, 2025
After what has been a summer of unpredictable weather, Day 4 at the Minnesota State
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 3 – ATMOSPHERE – ST. PAUL, MN – AUGUST 23, 2025
The theme for the first Saturday at the Minnesota State Fair was 4-H Day. It
MUSIC AT THE FAIR | DAY 2 – RACHEL PLATTEN – ST. PAUL, MN – AUGUST 22, 2025
The Fair’s theme for the first Friday of the 12-day run was “Governor’s Fire Prevention