From Trace Adkins to Boyz II Men: California State Fair’s full musical lineup
The list of performers set to take the stage at the 2026 California State Fair has grown and by the looks of the lineup, there’s music to fit anyone’s mood, from popular R&B to country to yacht rock, from reggae to mariachi to tribute acts.
The Toyota Concert Series will take place on The Sky River Casino Stage.
Save time with advance ticket purchases
All concerts are free with fair admission, though reserved seating is available for purchase. Fans can line up at 5 p.m. for one of 700 free seats on a first-come, first-served basis, or buy reserved seats through the concert lineup website.
California State Fair concert lineup:
- Babyface — Friday, July 17
- Wyclef Jean — Saturday, July 18
- Tower of Power — Sunday, July 19
- Struggle Jennings — Monday, July 20
- Midland — Tuesday, July 21
- Iration — Wednesday, July 22
- Lee Brice — Thursday, July 23
- Ja Rule — Friday, July 24
- KC & the Sunshine Band —Saturday, July 25
- Ezequiel Peña — Sunday, July 26
- Queen Nation — Monday, July 27
- Keith Sweat — Tuesday, July 28
- Trace Adkins — Wednesday, July 29
- Dark Star Orchestra - Grateful Dead Live Concert Experience — Thursday, July 30
- Boyz II Men — Friday, July 31
- WAR — Saturday, Aug. 1
- Yacht Rock Revue — Sunday, Aug. 2
The California State Fair runs July 17 to Aug. 2 at Cal Expo in Sacramento.
Fair hours are 4 to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday. Gates close at 8 p.m. on closing day, and advance tickets are discounted.
Starting in 2027, the California State Fair will shift from mid-summer to the fall in search of cooler temperatures, The Sacramento Bee reported.