Nelly Added To 2026 Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage Music Lineup

The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage music series lineup is almost filled out, with a fun new addition just announced!

As of today, 8 of the 11 nights of live music have been announced, with acts like Bailey Zimmerman, The All-American Rejects, and The Beach Boys all part of the roster. The Wisconsin State Fair's organizers just dropped news about a huge name in the hip-hop world joining the list.

Three-time Grammy Award-winning performer Nelly is joining the lineup for the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, bringing his unique midwestern hip-hop stylings to this year's fair.

Splashing onto the scene in 2000 with his debut album Country Grammar, Nelly's discography includes multiple chart-topping hits like "Ride Wit Me", "Dilemma", and "Just A Dream".

Nelly has also enjoyed crossover success with country music collaborations with the likes of Florida-Georgia Line, Tim McGraw, and Jimmie Allen.

Nelly will take the stage for the second night of this year's Wisconsin State Fair, kicking off the weekend with a tour through his hits for what's sure to be a party at the Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage.

Scheduled for Friday, August 7, gates will open for the fair's music venue at 6:30 pm, with music starting at 7:30 pm.

Tickets for the Nelly show at the Wisconsin State Fair range from $72 to $92, and include admission to the fair for the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased through the Wisconsin State Fair website.

Here's a look at all of the announced acts for this year's fair.

2026 Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage Performers

Here is the schedule of all of the performing acts that have been announced to play at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair. As more acts are announced, we'll update this schedule.

Gallery Credit: Nick Cooper - TSM Duluth

Source: Wisconsin State Fair Adds Three-Time Grammy Award Winner To Main Stage Music Lineup