DALLAS — The annual State Fair of Texas is more than just tasty food and carnival rides. The 24-day event also boasts a Texas-sized schedule of free live music. While the fairgrounds don’t open for another few months, the lineup is available now to start planning your visit to Dallas.


What You Need To Know

  • The lineup for the State Fair of Texas is here. Acts include Bowling for Soup, Dasha and Shakey Graves on the Chevrolet Stage

  • At the Bud Light Stage, performers include local and regional talent like Texas-based Luna Luna, Selena Quintanilla tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda and Mariachi Rosas Divinas
  • The Yuengling Flight Stage features a Friday night comedy series by Deep Fried Comedy and live music throughout the week
  • Live music at the State Fair is free with a ticket to the fairgrounds. The State Fair is in town from Sept. 27 to Oct. 20

The music festival at the State Fair includes performances from over 100 artists on three stages, from country to R&B to Latin pop, there’s something for everyone.

Performing at the Chevrolet Main Stage are Bowling for Soup, Dasha and Shakey Graves to name a few. And for the Swifties, The Ultimate Taylor Swift Dance Party will be there on Oct. 14.

At the Bud Light Stage, performers include local and regional talent like Texas-based Luna Luna, Selena Quintanilla tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda and Mariachi Rosas Divinas.

The Yuengling Flight Stage features a Friday night comedy series by Deep Fried Comedy and live music throughout the week from acts like Amari Amore, Erick Willis and Jessica Maeve.

“We’re excited to announce our free-with-admission live music lineup for the 2024 State Fair of Texas, including the Chevrolet Main Stage schedule that will feature more than 25 incredible headliners—our largest top-talent lineup ever,” said Jason Hays, senior vice president of brand experience. “The excitement is palpable as we prepare to welcome an extraordinary array of talent across all our stages that promises to create unforgettable moments for fairgoers. This year’s State Fair is shaping up to be the most vibrant and entertaining yet, and we can’t wait to share these experiences with everyone at the Most Texan Place on Earth!”

View the full lineup for all 24 days of the State Fair here.

Live music at the State Fair is free with a ticket to the fairgrounds. The State Fair is in town from Sept. 27 to Oct. 20.