2026 TICKETED LINEUP
The Nebraska State Fair welcomes acts ranging from comedy to country, rock to Christian to the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. Admission to all paid events is limited, so fans will need to buy their tickets in advance at StateFair.org. All advance tickets include gate admission.
**Upon request, concerts will feature ASL Interpretation. Please contact the Box Office at 308-384-0151 to purchase tickets in the ASL section.**
Venue DESCRIPTIONS:
Indoor Concerts will be in the Heartland Events Center.
Outdoor Concerts will be at TD Landing at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds.
Arena Events are held at the US Food Outdoor Arena.
Motorsport Events will be held at Motorsports Park to the west of TD Landing.
Truck & Tractor Pull
Friday, Aug. 28 | 6:00 p.m. | OUTDOOR- Motorsports Park
Fans can expect powerful machines, intense competition and plenty of dirt-flying action as drivers put their vehicles to the test.
Advance tickets include gate admission.
Tickets: $20 – $30
Roughstock Rodeo
Saturday, Aug. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | OUTDOOR- US Foods
Featuring events like bull and bronc riding, the rodeo highlights the skill and grit of competitors in classic Western events.
Advance tickets include gate admission.
Tickets: $25 – $45
Figure 8 Racing
Sunday, Aug. 30 | 4:00 p.m. | OUTDOOR- Motorsports Park
A fast-paced event known for its unpredictable turns, crashes and crowd-favorite moments
Advance tickets include gate admission.
Tickets: $16 – $41
Phil Wickham w/ Jamie MacDonald
Sunday, Aug. 30 | 6:00 p.m. | INDOOR – 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. His album I Believe reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, while his song “House of the Lord” topped the Billboard Christian AC Airplay chart for multiple weeks. Wickham’s music has received more than two billion streams in the United States across his catalog and platforms.
Jamie MacDonald’s soulful voice and heartfelt songs, include “A Million Chances” and “Desperate,” share themes of redemption and hope. Drawing from a difficult journey marked by loss, addiction, and heartbreak, she now pours her faith and story into music that uplifts others. Based in Nashville, MacDonald’s gospel-inspired sound offers hope to listeners searching for their own second chance.
Advance tickets include gate admission.
Tickets: $55 – $76
KC and The Sunshine Band
Monday, Aug. 31 | 2:00 p.m. | INDOOR – Heartland Events Center
KC and the Sunshine Band, led by Harry Wayne Casey, have been shaping pop, R&B, and disco for 50 years with hits like “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way (I Like It),” and “Shake Your Booty.” With over 100 million records sold, multiple Grammy wins, and music featured in films, commercials, and sports events, their influence spans generations worldwide. Today, they continue touring globally, releasing new music and inspiring audiences to dance and celebrate life.
Advance tickets include gate admission.
Tickets: $30 – $55
HOME FREE
Friday, Sept. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | OUTDOOR – TD Landing
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up over 720,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 860+ million views and over 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube; 20 Top 10 Hits; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group.” (Taste of Country). With praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and American Songwriter, don’t miss a night of the group’s upbeat, Nashville-dipped pop hits, country and western standards, incredible harmony, and quick witted humor.
FREE SHOW – No concert ticket needed, just gate admission!
Ranch Rodeo
Saturday, Sept. 5 | 5:30 p.m. | OUTDOOR – US Foods
A Ranch Rodeo is a traditional type of rodeo in which teams of cowboys or cowgirls from different ranches compete against each other in events based on the type of work they do on the ranch every day.
Advance tickets include gate admission.
Tickets: $20 – $40
Shinedown w/ Dexter and the moonrocks
Saturday, Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | OUTDOOR – TD Landing
Multi-platinum Shinedown has become one of rock’s most influential bands, with 24 #1 hits, 10 million albums sold, and over 8.3 billion global streams. Known for their honest, resonant lyrics and high-octane live shows, they continue breaking records, including being the first artist to chart a song Top 10 across Active, Alternative, and Hot AC radio formats. Fronted by Brent Smith, the band keeps pushing modern rock forward while captivating millions of fans worldwide.
Advance tickets include gate admission.
Tickets: $85 – $115
HARDY w/ McCoy Moore
Sunday, Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | OUTDOOR – TD Landing
Heavy hitter HARDY returns with his new album COUNTRY! COUNTRY!, further cementing his status as one of country music’s top songwriters with over eight billion career streams. He recently united Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen for the blockbuster release “McArthur,” showcasing his standout storytelling. A multi-award-winning hitmaker with 18 No. 1 songs, HARDY continues his momentum on the COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! across North America.
Advance tickets include gate admission.
Tickets: $78 – $107
Demolition Derby
Monday, Sept. 7 | 2:00 p.m. | OUTDOOR – Motorsports Park
The Nebraska Demolition Derby Championship concludes the State Fair, and the events that make up the point series beginning in June. Class events include Limited Weld, Purestock and Bone Stock Compacts.
Advance tickets include gate admission.
Tickets: $16 – $41
