Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair takes place August 14-23, 2026 in Springfield Township, Illinois, featuring a diverse lineup of country and rock artists. Headliners include country stars Bailey Zimmerman and Lainey Wilson alongside rock acts Matchbox Twenty and Shinedown, with rising country artist Ella Langley also performing. This 10-day festival showcases a mix of country, rock, and country rock music with all featured artists hailing from the United States. The event offers music fans in Illinois an extensive lineup spanning multiple genres within the country and rock spectrum.

Featured Artists

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Shinedown

Jacksonville, Florida

Ella Langley

Birmingham, Alabama

Matchbox Twenty

Orlando, Florida

Lainey Wilson

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bailey Zimmerman

Louisville, Kentucky

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