Wisconsin State Fair; The Beach Boys take Main Stage on Aug. 16

The Beach Boys coming to the WI State Fair

The calendar still says winter, but we're getting a little taste of summer this morning. We're getting our second of four exclusive announcements this week for the Wisconsin State Fair. Tim McCormick, Communication Manager for the Wisconsin State Fair, joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio with the big announcement.

WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Monday, Feb. 16, that The Beach Boys will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. to close out the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair.

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What we know:

Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. at WiStateFair.com. All seating for this show is reserved, and tickets will be $48, $50, $56 and $63. Each ticket includes admission to the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair for the day of the show when purchased prior to entering the Fair Park. 

Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Thursday, February 19 for Friends of the Fair, a membership benefiting the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation. This non-profit organization helps support the State Fair and State Fair Park initiatives. Become a Friend of the Fair today by visiting WSFPFoundation.org.

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The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair will take place Aug. 6–16, 2026.