Centrally located in Cotton Bowl Plaza, the Bud Light Stage is convenient to all your fair food favorites and features a wide variety of Texas acts.
All shows at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., & 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
A Music Festival the Size of Texas
Only in the Lone Star State can these many Texan musical artists be experienced in one place! No matter the genre, the State Fair of Texas has something for you and it’s all FREE with your admission ticket. There are multiple stages located throughout around the grounds filled with live music every day, so explore all the shows featured below and plan out your own personal Texas music festival this year at the Fair.
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Performing Artists
Angel White
September 29
1, 3, & 5 p.m.
Max Stalling
September 29
7:30 p.m.
TOMEA
September 30
Mariachi Rosas Divinas
October 1
Cory Cross and the Burden
October 2
Club Wood
October 3
Linny Nance & Network
October 4
DJ Mark Ridlen
October 5
1 p.m.
Brave Combo
October 5
3, 5, 7:30 p.m.
Pearl Earl
October 6
1, 3, & 5 p.m.
Courtney Patton
October 6
7:30 p.m.
DJ Mark Ridlen
October 7
9:45 a.m., 1,3, & 5 p.m.
The Clinton Years
October 7
7:30 p.m.
State Fair Records All-Star Band
October 8
La Bell
October 9
Corina Grove
October 10
Matt Tedder
October 11
The Rosemont Kings
October 12
John Pedigo's Magic Pilsner
2023 Resident Artist on Yuengling Flight Stage
October 13
1,3, & 5 p.m.
The O's
October 13
7:30 p.m.
Torrez Music Group Day
October 14
El Combo Oscuro
October 15
State Fair Records Day
October 16
LowBrow Collective
October 17
Jade Nickol
October 18
Baba Yaga Orkestar
October 19
Ginny Mac
October 20
1, 3, & 5 p.m.
Rosie Flores
October 20
7:30 p.m.
Isaac Hoskins
October 21
1, 3, & 5 p.m.
Jesse Daniel
October 21
7:30 p.m.
Unfaded Brass Band
October 22
In addition to its expansive wine selection, the State Fair Beer and Wine Garden is also a great place to sit, relax and listen to the cool sounds of great Texas artists.
Most shows at 2, 4, 6 & 8 p.m unless otherwise noted.
Performing Artists
John Pedigo & Chad Stockslager
September 29
2, 4, and 6 p.m.
Deep Fried Comedy
September 29
8 p.m.
Shelley Carrol
September 30
Ceci Ceci
October 1
John Pedigo
2023 Resident Artist
October 2
Igimèjí
October 3
Davey
October 4
Charming Gardeners
October 5
Katrina Cain
October 6
2, 4, and 6 p.m.
Deep Fried Comedy
October 6
8 p.m.
Spinster Records
October 7
9:45 a.m., 1, & 3 p.m.
Squeezebox Bandits Duo
October 7
6 & 8 p.m.
Ken Ebo Quintet
October 8
John Pedigo
2023 Resident Artist
October 9
Lorena Leigh
October 10
Armond Vance
October 11
La Bell
October 12
Garrett Owen
October 13
2, 4, & 6 p.m.
Deep Fried Comedy
October 13
8 p.m.
Vanita Leo
October 14
Ken Ebo Quintet
October 15
John Pedigo
2023 Resident Artist
October 16
Penny & Dime
October 17
Wesley Geiger
October 18
MIN
October 19
Keegan McInroe
October 20
2,4, and 6 p.m.
Deep Fried Comedy
October 20
8 p.m.
Dave Washburn Quartet
October 21
Saborcito Puro
October 22
2023 Season Passes are Now Available and Discounted!
Join us in celebrating the 2023 theme “Explore the Midway” by coming out to enjoy this year’s 24-day exposition and discovering all the Fair has to offer! We like to think the Fair is the most Texan place on Earth, and once you’ve secured your season pass, you can spend the rest of the summer dreaming about all the mouth-watering food, thrilling rides, and exciting shows that await you. Want a discount on your Season Pass? Click the button below before June 30!
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