California State Fair adds 3 acts to ‘high-energy lineup’ in 2025. Who’s playing?
Love Taylor Swift? What about Journey and Queen?
Three tribute bands will perform at the California State Fair as part of a “high-energy lineup” in 2025, fair organizers announced Monday in a news release.
The 17-day event will also feature food, carnival rides and agriculture competitions.
Billed as “the ultimate Taylor Swift tribute experience,” Blank Space takes the fair’s main stage on Monday, July 14.
The group focuses on “bringing to life the energy, emotion, and spectacle of one of the world’s biggest pop stars” with live musicians, backup dancers, stunning visuals and choreography, the release said.
Queen tribute band Queen Nation, which performs on the fair’s main stage on Saturday, July 19, combines vintage fashion and “note-perfect renditions” of classic songs including “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You” to deliver “an unforgettable concert experience,” according to the release.
Performing on the main stage on Monday, July 21, is Journey Revisited.
“Known for their faithful, high-energy performances, the band delivers all the hits: no B-sides, no fillers, performed live with no backing tracks,” the fair release said, transporting fans to the “golden era of rock” with covers of “Any Way You Like It,” “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” and other hits.
When is California State Fair in 2025? Where is it?
The California State Fair begins Friday, July 11, and lasts until Sunday, July 27, with a different headliner performing each night.
The fair is at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento.
Who is playing at Sacramento fair in 2025?
Blank Space, Queen Nation and Journey Revisited join an already packed Toyota Concert Series lineup.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris will kick off the fair on opening day, Friday, July 11, with a performance on the main stage.
Poison frontman and reality show star Bret Michaels will perform on the fair’s main stage on Saturday, July 12.
Soft rock band Air Supply will perform on the fair’s main stage on Sunday, July 13.
Pop-rockers The Turtles will play the main stage on Tuesday, July 15, as part of the “Happy Together Tour,” which includes performances by Jay and the Americans; Little Anthony; Gary Puckett & The Union Gap; The Vogues and The Cowsills.
Country singer-songwriter Dustin Lynch is set to perform on the main stage on Thursday, July 17.
Tesla, a hard rock band with Sacramento roots, will take the fair’s main stage on Friday, July 18.
Country star Joe Nichols will play the main stage on Wednesday, July 23.
R&B band Tower of Power will bring its signature funky sound to the main stage on Thursday, July 24.
Rock band O.A.R. will perform on the main stage on Friday, July 25.
Country music duo Brothers Osborne will play the main stage at the fair on Saturday, July 26
California State Fair spokesperson Darla Givens previously told The Sacramento Bee that fairgoers can expect a variety of genres, from country music to “old school soul and R&B.”
Givens said State Fair organizers will announce additional fair performers on Mondays leading up to the start of the fair.
To stay updated, check out the fair’s newsletter.
What are fair ticket prices? Carnival wristband costs?
California State Fair concerts are free with fair admission and can be purchased online or at participating Save Mart locations.
However, fairgoers can reserve seats for the Toyota Concert Series at $45 a seat.
Fair tickets cost $16, or $12 for seniors ages 62 and up and $10 for youth ages 5 to 12.
Children ages 4 and under get in free.
Parking is $15.
Carnival tickets cost $1 apiece, or $10 to $15 for a fast pass.
Unlimited ride wristbands, which must be purchased in the carnival area, cost $39 to $44 depending on the day.
This story was originally published April 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM.
