Check social media each Tuesday from March 17-April 14 to see who is revealed!
Fourth Announcement, Shinedown with Dexter and The Moonrocks
Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown is bringing their explosive live show to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a night of rock music Saturday, September 5 at TD Landing.
The concert is part of the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series during the 2026 Nebraska State Fair and will feature opening act Dexter and The Moonrocks.
Shinedown has cemented its status as one of the most powerful forces in modern rock. The band has amassed more than 8.3 billion global streams, sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, and scored a record-breaking 24 No. 1 rock hits across all charts during their career.
The band continues to make history, ranking as the No. 1 artist on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Mainstream Rock Artists chart after earning the most No. 1 singles in the history of the Mainstream Rock Songs chart, with 22. Mediabase has also cemented Shinedown as the greatest rock band in Active Rock chart history for achieving the most No. 1’s, Top 5’s, and Top 10’s.
The concert will take place Saturday, September 5 at TD Landing during the Nebraska State Fair.
General admission tickets are $85. Pit tickets are $95 and VIP tickets are $115. Advance tickets include gate admission to the Nebraska State Fair.
Pre-sale tickets will be available to Fair Fans on Wednesday, April 8. Tickets go on sale to the public Thursday, April 9 at www.statefair.org or at the Nebraska State Fair box office. To sign up to be a Fair Fan, visit www.statefair.org/newsletter/.
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Third announcement, HARDY with McCoy Moore
Country-rock powerhouse HARDY will bring his high-energy live show to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining Sunday, September 6 at TD Landing, with special guest McCoy Moore.
A five-time ACM Award winner and two-time CMA Award winner, HARDY has also earned recognition as one of Nashville’s top songwriters, with 19 No. 1 songs to his credit. He was honored at the 2026 CMA Triple Play Awards for penning three No. 1 songs in a 12-month period. Known for his bold sound and unpredictable approach, he continues to redefine what a modern country artist can be. He also has 4 No. 1 hits as an artist, including “One Beer,” “Wait in the Truck,” “Truck Bed,” and “Favorite Country Song”.
Joining HARDY is rising country artist McCoy Moore, a Florida native known for his laid-back style, relatable songwriting, and classic country influence. Moore has quickly built momentum in Nashville, recently releasing his debut EP and touring alongside major artists across the country.
General admission tickets are $78. Pit tickets are $87 and VIP tickets are $107. Advance tickets include gate admission to the Nebraska State Fair.
To ensure tickets are valid, they should only be purchased from statefair.org or in-person at the State Fair box office. The Nebraska State Fair is an Etix-exclusive partner.
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Second announcement, KC and the Sunshine Band
One of the most recognizable dance bands of all time will bring decades of hits to the Nebraska State Fair, as KC & The Sunshine Band takes the stage Monday, August 31 inside the Heartland Events Center.
KC & The Sunshine Band first burst onto the music scene in the 1970s with a distinctive fusion of R&B, funk and pop that helped define the disco era. Led by founder Harry Wayne Casey — known to fans simply as KC — the group created a string of international hits including “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way (I Like It)” and “Shake Your Booty.”
Over the course of their career, KC & The Sunshine Band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and earned numerous honors, including multiple Grammy Awards and an American Music Award. The band made history by scoring four No. 1 pop singles in a single 12-month period, a feat not accomplished since The Beatles.
Reserved tickets are $30, $40, and $55. Advance tickets include gate admission to the Nebraska State Fair.
The Nebraska State Fair is an Etix-exclusive partner. Tickets should only be purchased from statefair.org or in-person at the State Fair box office to ensure valid tickets.
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First announcement, Christian artists, Phil Wickham with Jamie MacDonald!
Contemporary Christian artist Phil Wickham is bringing a night of worship and music to the Nebraska State Fair, joined by special guest Jamie MacDonald on Sunday, August 30 inside the Heartland Events Center.
Phil Wickham is a GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning modern worship artist whose songs have been sung in churches around the world.
Throughout his career, Wickham has earned multiple GRAMMY nominations and Dove Awards, including Song of the Year for “Holy Forever.” Known for powerful worship anthems like “Living Hope” and “This Is Amazing Grace,” Wickham continues to inspire audiences through both his music and his writing, including his devotional book I Believe Devotional.
Joining Wickham as a special guest is Jamie MacDonald, a Capitol Christian Music Group recording artist known for her soulful voice and deeply personal songs of faith and redemption.
The concert will take place Sunday, August 30, at 6 p.m. inside the Heartland Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair.
Reserved tickets are available for $55 to $76. Advance tickets include gate admission to the Nebraska State Fair.
The Nebraska State Fair is an Etix-exclusive partner. Tickets should only be purchased from statefair.org or in-person at the State Fair box office to ensure valid tickets.
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