Tickets Now on Sale for the Lowest Price of the Season
June 4, 2026
Kentucky State Fair Texas Roadhouse Concert Series Lineup Announced
A Stacked Concert Stage
Taking center stage at the fair, includes Kentucky natives Ricky Skaggs, JD Shelburne, Black Stone Cherry, and more!
The Kentucky State Fair is turning up the volume for 2026 announcing its highly anticipated entertainment lineup for the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, featuring national acts alongside several Kentucky artists. The fair returns August 20-30, and one ticket unlocks it all; from live concerts and thrilling rides to thousands of blue-ribbon exhibits and family-friendly attractions, there’s something for everyone to do.
Texas Roadhouse Concert Series
The Texas Roadhouse Concert Series returns as a premier music event featuring a diverse lineup spanning rock, country, gospel, and retro classics. Whether you wear boots for your nine to five, or are a Myspace-era millennial, there’s something here for everyone.
-
Thursday, August 20: Cooper Alan with special guest JD Shelburne*
-
Friday, August 21: Midnight Star with special guest Digital Underground
-
Saturday, August 22: Black Stone Cherry* with special guest The Goldy lockS Band
-
Sunday, August 23: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder* with special guests T.G. Sheppard and Wade Hayes
-
Monday, August 24: Cain with special guest Ben Fuller
-
Tuesday, August 25: Happy Together Tour featuring The Association, The Troggs, Chicago Lead Singer (1985-2016) Jason Scheff, Gary Puckett, The Fortunes, Ron Dante of the Archies & The Turtles, and The Vogues
-
Wednesday, August 26: Ernest with special guest Alex Miller*
-
Thursday, August 27: Boys Like Girls with special guest TBD
-
Friday, August 28: Hairball
-
Saturday, August 29: Foghat and Kentucky Headhunters*
*Kentucky artist
Concerts are held in Lot L at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and performances begin at 8 p.m. each night.
Music Tents
Throughout the fair, over 40 bands will play a part in the all-day live performances scheduled at The BIG Tent, the Budweiser Tent, and the Hitching Post.
The BIG Tent
Acts are listed in alphabetical order.
Allen Lane Band, Blacktop Rodeo, The Bottle Trees, Caldwell Jack & the Six Pack, Cullen Wade Band, Exit 105, Hank Rose Trio, Hartshaker, Hollerin’ Crows, HonkyTonk Rewind Band, Hound Street Saints, HWY 22, Jeni Carr Duo, Kentucky Blue, LEATHER & LACE, The Les Masters Band, PBR Trio, Shotgun Serenade, Soul Circus, Sound Decisions, Southern Sirens
The Budweiser Tent
Acts are listed in alphabetical order.
The Aesthetic, All But Vintage, Allen Lane Band, American Honey, The Bottle Trees, Collins Black, Dance Hall Hooligans, Derby City Shakedown, HonkyTonk Rewind Band, Kool Sensations Band, Lampus, LEATHER & LACE, The Leftovers, Most Wanted, No Compromise, Radiotronic, Red Thurzday, Roses and Rattlesnakes, Savannah Dean, Shotgun Serenade, Side Piece, Soul Circus, Top Shelf, V-Groove, Zeno Jones
The Hitching Post
Enjoy live music throughout the fair at the Hitching Post. Lineup to be announced at a later date.
Family Entertainment
Items are listed in alphabetical order. Full schedule will be available at a later date.
Featuring: United We Stand at 250 Exhibit
Agri-Golf, America 250 Entries, BEERFEST, Championship Drive, Discovery Farm, Family Shows, Freedom Truck Tour, Health Screenings, Horse Pull, Kentucky Auctioneers Association Contest, Kentucky State Fair Talent Classic, Largest Pumpkin & Watermelon Contest, Little Miss & Mister Pageant, Live Music, Livestock Competitions, Rescue Ridge, Rose Smelling Contest, Shopping, Sunshine Class, Supreme Open Heifer Show, Thrill Ville, World’s Championship Horse Show, & More!
Family Acts
Amazing Aydar, The Groovy Guy Show, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Porkchop Revue, Radatz Magic, Sea Lion Splash, Spoon Man, Steve Brogan & Co., Twin Stunts – Motorcycle Stunt Show
All entertainment (excluding BEERFEST and select World’s Championship Horse Show performances) is included with fair admission, which is on sale now for $9 online, at the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office, and participating Kroger locations.
