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There are still over eight months until the Great Minnesota Get-Together, but that hasn’t stopped the fair from planning the annual Grandstand shows. 

The Minnesota State Fair announced that Rod Stewart, with a voice that transcends all genres — from rock, soul and R&B to the standards and big band swing — and special guest Richard Marx will perform at the Grandstand Stage Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.

Born in North London with Scottish roots, Stewart hits include “Maggie May,” “Forever Young,” “Rhythm of My Heart,” “Tonight’s the Night,” “I Don’t Want to Talk About It,” “You Wear It Well” and “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy.”

Marx is the only male artist in history to have his first seven singles reach the Top 5 on the Billboard charts, and one of only two artists — alongside Michael Jackson — to write a No. 1 song in four different decades. His hits as a performer, including “Right Here Waiting,” “Hazard,” “Hold On to the Nights” and “Satisfied,” have become timeless staples.

 and range from $86 to $147.25 and $168 to $184.75 for the party deck. 

‘Weird Al’ returns to Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

“Weird Al” Yankovic was the first show announced in November, with special guest Puddles Pity Party. The show is a part of Yankovic’s Bigger & Weirder Tour, which has 90 stops in North America. 

 and range from $54 to $89.25 for reserved seating and $74 to $87.75 for the party deck. 

Yankovic first performed at the State Fair in 1987 when he opened for The Monkees and has returned several times over the years for fairgoers. 

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair will run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7.

Check back for show information as the line up is announced. 

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The 2026 Minnesota State Fair will run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7.


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Rod Stewart will play 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand show

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