Ohio State Fair Announces 2026 Concert Lineup Featuring Styx, Blippi, and Nelly
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Concert Schedule and Headliners Confirmed The 2026 Ohio State Fair will run from July 29 to August 9, with classic rock band Styx opening the concert series on Wednesday, July 29, joined by Eagles guitarist Don Felder [1]. Children’s entertainer Blippi’s “Be Like Blippi Tour” follows on Thursday, July 30, featuring interactive songs and co‑performer Meekah [1]. Grammy‑winning rapper Nelly is slated for a performance on Tuesday, August 4, adding hip‑hop to the summer roster [1].
Special Guests and Additional Acts Highlighted Don Felder, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will appear as a special guest with Styx, enhancing the opening night’s appeal [1]. Blippi’s show includes co‑performer Meekah, expanding the family‑friendly segment of the fair [1]. Earlier announcements also listed Weird Al Yankovic, Bailey Zimmerman, Alison Krauss & Union Station, KING + COUNTRY, Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and the Spin Doctors as part of the broader concert series [1].
Ticket Sales and Future Announcements Advance tickets become available on Friday, February 6, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster; each ticket includes admission to the fair [1]. The fair’s organizers will reveal additional concert acts on Tuesday, February 17, keeping the lineup dynamic [1].
Timeline
Jan 21, 2026 – Presale for Ohio State Fair concert tickets begins, allowing early buyers to secure seats before general sales ([2]).
Jan 23, 2026 – General ticket sales launch at 10 a.m., and each concert ticket automatically includes admission to the fair ([2]).
Feb 3, 2026 – Organizers announce that tickets will also be available on Feb 6 via Ticketmaster and confirm the fair’s schedule from July 29 to Aug 9 ([1]).
Feb 6, 2026 – Tickets go on sale, granting purchasers entry to both the concert series and the Ohio State Fair ([1]).
Feb 17, 2026 – Additional concert acts are slated to be announced, expanding the already diverse lineup ([1]).
Feb 2026 – Country star Bailey Zimmerman kicks off his “Same Night, Different Rodeo” tour, coinciding with his fair appearance ([2]).
July 29, 2026 – Classic rock band Styx opens the fair concerts, joined by Eagles guitarist Don Felder as a special guest ([1]).
July 30, 2026 – Children’s entertainer Blippi presents his “Be Like Blippi Tour” at the Celeste Center, featuring interactive songs and co‑performer Meekah ([1]).
Aug 1, 2026 – Alison Krauss & Union Station delivers a bluegrass set as part of the early fair performances ([2]).
Aug 3, 2026 – Christian pop duo For King + Country takes the stage, adding to the fair’s multi‑genre roster ([2]).
Aug 4, 2026 – Grammy‑winning rapper Nelly performs, bringing hip‑hop energy to the summer lineup ([1]).
Aug 5, 2026 – Parody legend “Weird Al” Yankovic appears, delivering his signature comedic songs ([2]).
Aug 7, 2026 – Country breakout Bailey Zimmerman performs, highlighting his recent tour launch ([2]).
Aug 8, 2026 – Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms share the stage, with the Spin Doctors listed as a special guest for the show ([2]).
Aug 9, 2026 – The 2026 Ohio State Fair concludes after a two‑week run featuring over a dozen major musical acts ([1][2]).
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