Ohio State Fair Concerts and Shows

Music is a big part of the fun at the Ohio State Fair each year. Here's a rundown of some of the notable headliner performances over the course of the fair's run from July 24 through Aug 4. There is a complete list of musical entertainment on all of the Ohio State Fair's stages on the website, as was all more information about free live music performances.

Ticketed Ohio State Fair Concerts at the Celeste Center

Wednesday July 24
Kidz Bop Live
Kidz Bop kicks off the Ohio State Fair’s lineup of entertainment for 2024. Sing along to family-friendly covers of top hits in a concert that is great for kids of all ages. 6:30 p.m., $32, Tickets


Thursday, July 25
Alabama with special guest Jade Eagleson 
Known for country hits like “Love in the First Degree” and “Mountain Music,” Alabama is joined by Canadian country singer and songwriter Jade Eagleson. 7 p.m., $65-$75, Tickets


Friday, July 26
Stone Temple Pilots with special guest Soul Asylum
The grunge-era band behind hits such a “Interstate Love Song,” “Creep” and more are joined by fellow platinum-selling 1990s act Soul Asylum. 7:30 p.m., $37-$47, Tickets  

Saturday, July 27
Boyz II Men with special guest Preacher Lawson
The chart-topping 1990s R&B trio Boyz II Men performs its hits such as “Motownphilly” and “End of the Road.” Comedian Preacher Lawson opens the show. 7 p.m., $38-$48, Tickets

Sunday, July 28
La Zenda Norteña presented by Eli Lilly and Company
This Mexican folk ensemble began playing music in 2000. The group’s repertoire includes songs such as “Very Happy” and “En Silencio.”  7:30 p.m., $20, Tickets


Monday, July 29
Lauren Daigle
The contemporary Christian music singer brings her The Kaleidoscope Nights Tour to the fair, performing songs like “You Say” and “Look Up Child.” 7 p.m., $58-$68, Tickets


Tuesday, July 30
Ice Cube
Legendary rapper Ice Cube takes the  stage to perform the 1990s and 2000s hits he is known for, including “It Was a good Day.” 7 p.m., $52-$62, Tickets

Wednesday, July 31
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
Funny man Gabriel Iglesias — better known as “Fluffy” — is bringing the laughs to the fair’s main stage this year with his unique brand of standup comedy. 7 p.m., $55-$65, Tickets

Thursday, Aug. 1
Stephen Sanchez with special guest Ray Bull
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez performs his hit songs such as “Until I Found You” and “Be More.” The duo Ray Bull opens.  7 p.m., $40-$50, Tickets


Friday, Aug. 2
Ohio Players and Midnight Star
This pairing of funk and R&B  groups performs hits that helped make them big in the ’70s and ’80s, including Ohio Players’ “Love Rollercoaster” and Midnight Star’s “Midas Touch.” 7:30 p.m., $23-$33, Tickets

Saturday, Aug. 3
Jamey Johnson: What a View Tour with special guest Southhall
Enjoy a night of country music from Jamey Johnson with openers Southall, a country music group coming off the success of its 2023 self-titled album. 7 p.m., $38-$48, Tickets

Free Celeste Center Concerts

Sunday, July 28
All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir
Since 1925, fairgoers have had the pleasure of listening to the band and choir’s performance, traditionally capped off with “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” 1 p.m.


Tuesday, July 30
Hotel California (Eagles Tribute)
Enjoy a night of 70s rock covers from this Eagles tribute band that performs group’s legendary favorite songs such as “Hotel California,” “Desperado” and “Take it Easy.” 1 p.m.

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For more information about the Ohio State Fair, which runs through Aug. 4, visit ohiostatefair.com.