The Bank Five Nine Amphitheater is the largest FREE entertainment venue at State Fair! Whether it's the dueling instruments, Kids from Wisconsin, or nationally-known musicians, the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater has something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day.
Watch incredible acts at Cirque at the Fair, our dazzling free show with brand-new acts here at Wisconsin State Fair! There is even a VIP upgrade you can purchase to get guaranteed ringside seating!
Check out family-friendly performances throughout the State Fair like Kenny Ahern the Physical Comic on the Family Variety Stage or Steve Trash as he strolls the streets of the State Fair. If learning about flowers or visiting with vultures is your thing, check out all of the demonstrations featured on the Grand Champion Hall and We Energies Energy Park stages below.
There are dozens of FREE stages of entertainment at the Wisconsin State Fair, featuring your favorite regional and local bands, as well as family-friendly entertainment, all 11 days of the Fair.
Whether you like rock, pop, country, oldies, or anything in between, there's a music stage with an unforgettable atmosphere at State Fair for you.
The Bank Five Nine Main Stage features an incredible lineup of live entertainment, including nationally touring headliners each night of the Fair. The lineup offers everything from country to hip-hop, contemporary Christian to classic rock and more! The State Fair Ticket Office and Etix (accessed via the WiStateFair.com or Etix.com websites) are the ONLY authorized sources for Bank Five Nine Main Stage Tickets.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026, at 7:30pm – Hairball will bring the ultimate ’80s rock ’n’ roll tribute to the Bank Five Nine Main Stage with their recreation of the iconic sounds and styles of legends like Van Halen, KISS, Queen and more. All seating for this show is reserved, and tickets range from $34 - $49.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026, at 7:30pm – Nelly, the three-time Grammy award-winning rap superstar, is bringing his trailblazing, multi-genre talents to the Bank Five Nine Main Stage. All seating for this show is reserved, and tickets range from $72 - $92.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026 at 7:30pm – Rising star Bailey Zimmerman will bring his viral country songs to the Bank Five Nine Main Stage! Seasoned steel-guitar player and all-genre No. 1 songwriter Chandler Walters will open the show. All seating for this show is reserved, and tickets range from $87 - $110.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026, at 7:30pm – Powerhouse stars Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge are set to rock the Bank Five Nine Main Stage with their sensational Raised On Radio Tour, featuring each artist’s world-famous hits! All seating for this show is reserved, and tickets range from $65 - $85 with VIP Packages also available.
