FREE TEXAS-SIZED MUSIC FESTIVAL AT THE 2025 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS FEATURES MORE THAN 100 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ARTISTS
By BRIDGET BROWNING | June 18, 2025 – With 100 days left until the 2025 State Fair of Texas, we are proud to announce the FREE music lineup for this year’s annual exposition. Fairgoers can experience all different kinds of live music – country to R&B, Norteño to electro-pop – across the fairgrounds during all 24 days of the 2025 State Fair of Texas, all included with their admission ticket. Get ready to sing and dance your heart out throughout the fairgrounds with three music venues and more than 100 artists live at the Most Texan Place on Earth®.
The CHEVROLET MAIN STAGE is an outdoor venue with a huge festival-type stage and experience, as well as an ADA-compliant area for guests needing special assistance. Featuring headlining and regional acts, the Chevrolet Main Stage is located next to the Craft Pavilion, near the Hall of State.
In addition to the Chevrolet Main Stage, live music can be found across the grounds. The BUD LIGHT STAGE, near Cotton Bowl Stadium, will showcase local and regional talent all 24 days of the Fair, just steps away from all your fried food favorites. The BANK OF TEXAS STAGE, located at the Grove on Nimitz, will feature a Friday night comedy series titled “Deep Fried Comedy,” along with live music throughout the week where you can sit back and unwind with a glass of wine or beer.
“After months of careful planning and collaboration, we are proud to present a diverse and dynamic roster of artists who embody the spirit and energy of the Most Texan Place on Earth,” says Jason Hays, SVP of Brand Experience. “This year promises unforgettable performances, inspiring creativity, and a celebration of music in all its forms. We look forward to welcoming you to our Texas-sized music festival that will resonate long after the final note is played.”
The State Fair of Texas is excited to continue its partnership with Romeo Entertainment Group®, producing the Chevrolet Main Stage lineup for the 2025 Fair. With their 65-plus years of experience and long list of clients, Romeo Entertainment Group has become a household name in the entertainment industry, and we look forward to growing our partnership in the future.
In addition, the Fair is entering its seventh year of partnership with State Fair Records, the East Dallas-based label that programs and produces the Bud Light Stage and Bank of Texas Stage. With strong ties to local, regional, and statewide music scenes, State Fair Records continues to bring the very best the Lone Star State has to offer to the State Fair of Texas.
If you’re looking to get a taste of the live music scene even sooner, get amped up for the biggest pre-Fair party of the year, STATE FAIR SADDLE UP. State Fair Saddle Up returns SEPTEMBER 10 with a night full of fundraising and memorable moments at The Rustic. Enjoy live performances from headliner Little Texas and opener Cash Byers, accompanied by fan-favorite Midway games, delicious food and beverages, amazing auction items, and exclusive perks for VIP ticket holders — all in support of Texas students. Funds raised will support the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Programs, so join us to kick off the 2025 State Fair of Texas at this one-of-a-kind Fair-themed party! Learn more about State Fair Saddle Up and purchase tickets at BigTex.com/Saddleup.
With performances from many notable artists, see below for the full live music schedule that will be playing throughout the fairgrounds at the Fair. Attend this Texas-sized musical festival with performances sure to knock your cowboy boots off. The 2025 State Fair of Texas, themed “Texas Shines Bright,” runs Friday, September 26, through Sunday, October 19. Season passes are now on sale at BigTex.com/Tickets. As we approach Opening Day, more information on ticketing for the 2025 Fair will be available in the coming months.
2025 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS CHEVROLET MAIN STAGE LINEUP
DATE(S) ARTIST TIME(S) Friday, September 26, 2025 Kaitlin Butts 2:30 p.m. Wade Bowen 7:45 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 Fat Daddy 4:00 p.m. TLC 8:45 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2025 La Reunion Norteña 4:00 p.m. La Furia Del Bravo 7:45 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2025 Theo Lawrence 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Kat Hasty 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Metalachi 7:45 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 Willow Avalon 7:45 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025 DJ 4:00 p.m. Brian McKnight 7:45 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 DJ 4:00 p.m. Dylan Gossett 7:45 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025 DJ 4:00 p.m. La Mafia 7:45 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 Joshua Ray Walker 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Rosas Divinas 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Back In Black 7:45 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025 Village People 7:45 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 DJ 4:00 p.m. The Band Perry 7:45 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 Cameron Allbright 12:00 p.m. Paul Wall 7:45 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025 Cold War Kids 7:45 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2025 Kylie Morgan 3:30 p.m. DJ 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Brothers Doobie 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Madam Radar 7:45 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025 Straight Tequila Night 7:45 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025 DJ 4:00 p.m. Yola 7:45 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025 Hoobastank 2:30 p.m. Hawthorne Heights 7:45 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2025 DJ 12:00 p.m. Louie the Singer 4:00 p.m.
2025 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS BUD LIGHT STAGE LINEUP
DATE(S) ARTIST TIME(S) Friday, September 26, 2025 Matt Tedder 1:00; 3:00; 5:00 p.m. Longhorn Ballroom Players 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 TOMEA 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2025 Sabor Puro 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2025 Blurred Lines Brass Band 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Timlightyear 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Lorena Leigh 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 The East Dallas Traditional Jazz Band 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025 Averi Mazi 1:00; 3:00; 5:00 p.m. Jackie Venson 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 Matthew McNeal 1:00; 3:00; 5:00 p.m. Walker Lukens 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025 El Gozo Furioso 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Pedal Steel Noah 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Paige Hill 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025 Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 Carly Tate 1:00; 3:00; 5:00 p.m. Remy Reilly 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 DJ Sober 1:00; 3:00; 5:00 p.m. Matt Castillo 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025 Women in Music Empowerment Coalition 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2025 Intertribal Community Council of Texas 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Terence Bradford and Congo Square 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Ghost Cloak 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025 Sam Cormier 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025 Cut Throat Finches 1:00; 3:00; 5:00 p.m. Ten Hands 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025 There I Ruined It – Live! 1:00; 3:00; 5:00 p.m. Los Texmaniacs 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2025 Unfaded Brass Band 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:30 p.m.
2025 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS BANK OF TEXAS STAGE LINEUP
DATE(S) ARTIST TIME(S) Friday, September 26, 2025 Remy Reilly 2:00; 4:00; 6:00 p.m. Deep Fried Comedy 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 Elijah Caver 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2025 Marcelo Berestovoy 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2025 Alexandra 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Jacob Metcalf 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Bob Cummins Jr. 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 Red 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025 Darby Sparkman 2:00; 4:00; 6:00 p.m. Deep Fried Comedy 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 Ken Ebo Jazz Quintet 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025 Mildred Mariel Perez Jazz Trio 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 Chloee Rae 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Rosy L 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Erfan Ebadipour 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025 The Vintage Yell 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 Ryan West 2:00; 4:00; 6:00 p.m. Deep Fried Comedy 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 DJ LUV SSIK 11:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. Billy Law 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025 Going Places 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2025 Jessica Maeve 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Gracen Wynn 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Jade Wesley 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025 Ronnie Fauss 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025 Remy Reilly 2:00; 4:00; 6:00 p.m. Deep Fried Comedy 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025 Darlin 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2025 Elkin Pautt 2:00; 4:00; 6:00; 8:00 p.m. 
