California State Fair Unveils 13-Show 2026 Concert Series as Tickets Start at $25
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Updated · Folsom Times · Jul 17
California State Fair Unveils 13-Show 2026 Concert Series as Tickets Start at $25
3 articles · Updated · Folsom Times · Jul 17
Summary
Babyface will open the California State Fair’s 2026 Toyota Concert Series on July 17, kicking off a 13-show lineup that runs through Aug. 2 at the Sky River Casino Stage.
The fair booked a cross-genre roster spanning R&B, country, hip-hop, funk, regional Mexican and tribute acts, including Wyclef Jean, Tower of Power, Lee Brice, Ja Rule, Trace Adkins, Boyz II Men and WAR.
All performances start at 8 p.m. and are included with paid fair admission, while reserved seats are already on sale from $25 and require separate fair admission.
Free seating remains first-come, first-served for the first 700 attendees admitted to the concert venue, with lines opening at 5 p.m.
The concert series remains one of the fair’s signature draws, pairing nationally known acts with the event’s rides, exhibits, food and family attractions.