The 2026 State Fair of Texas is scheduled to begin on September 25 at Fair Park, showcasing a wide range of musical performances over its 24-day run. This year's theme is "Stars, Stripes and Howdies."
Country music star Clint Black will kick off the concert series, which includes artists from various genres such as rock, R&B, Norteño, and pop. Other notable performers include Bowling for Soup, Lee Brice, Kansas, Queensrÿche, RaeLynn, Gym Class Heroes, 3OH!3, and The Toadies.
In addition to the Chevrolet Main Stage, the fair will offer multiple other venues for live music. The Bud Light Stage will highlight local and regional talent, while the White Claw Spotlight Stage will feature artists from the Dallas Music Office. A new ZiegenBock Stage will be added at the renovated Old Mill Inn for more performances, alongside food and drinks.
Ken Ebo, a jazz musician and retired U.S. Marine, has been named the 2026 Resident Artist and will perform with his ensemble. Season passes for the fair are now available, with further details to be released as the event date approaches. The fair will run from September 25 through October 18, 2026.
Princeton is about 29 miles east of Aubrey.
