Illinois State Fair 2025: Tickets, music and out of doors enjoyable

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The twenty fifth Illinois State Fair kicks off on the state capitol tomorrow and runs by way of Aug. 17. 

Fairgrounds will open from 7 a.m. to midnight at some stage in the festivities with all kinds of performers, video games and meals distributors.

What we all know:

The Illinois State Fair is developing subsequent week with carnival rides, dwell performances, and meals from across the state. The honest additionally supplies campgrounds together with competitions like a pickleball showdown. 

While there are many free reveals to look at with the acquisition of a basic admission ticket, a few of the predominant acts would require an extra grandstand ticket to attend.

Illinois State Fair grandstand lineup 2025

Grandstand Acts and Times:

• Friday at 8 p.m. – Jake Owen
• Saturday at 8 p.m. – The Black Crowes
• Sunday at 8 p.m. – Megan Moroney
• Monday at 8 p.m. – Randy Houser
• Tuesday at 8 p.m. – Sheryl Crow
• Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. – Snoop Dog
• Thursday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. – Brad Paisley
• Friday, Aug.15 at 8:00 p.m. – Chainsmokers
• Saturday, Aug. 16 at 2 PM – USAC Bettenhausen 100
• Saturday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. – Def Leppard
• Sunday, Aug. 17 at 1:06 p.m. – ARAC Mendards Series Springfield 100
• Sunday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. – Turnpike Troubadours

Grandstand ticket costs will differ for each efficiency, with all acts having a $30 add-on for an unique pre-show get together which features a meals bar, leisure and giveaways. Drinks are additionally obtainable for buy. 

Party attendees may also be allowed early entry to the live performance. Limited tickets can be found. There can also be a “Blue Ribbon Zone” which is a premium ticket package deal with private seating and wait workers.

Ticket prices and parking

General admission and parking :

General admission tickets value as follows:

• Children 12 years previous and youthful are free day by day
• Adults 13-59 are $10 Friday/ Saturday and $5 Sunday–Thursday
• Seniors 60+ are $3 day by day

Discount Days

• Sunday – Veterans & their rapid households FREE with correct ID
• Monday – Seniors & Scouts FREE with correct ID
• Tuesday – Seniors & Adults $2.00 Admission
• Friday, August 15 – First Responders and Healthcare Workers FREE with correct ID

Parking Rates (topic to vary)

• Daily charges for Gates 4, 6, 7, 8, or 11 are $5

What you are able to do:

For extra details about the honest, you may go to the Illinois State Fairs web site or go to Ticketmaster for tickets and knowledge on grandstand performances.