The Iowa Lottery Grandstand Concert Series – Krause Group Stage
DES MOINES, IA (02/18/2026) (readMedia)– Get ready for two more unforgettable nights on the Iowa State Fair Grandstand in 2026!
First, on Saturday, August 15, experience the one-of-a-kind country, southern rock, blues and gospel-soul sound of The Red Clay Strays.
Then, we’re turning up the energy with the band behind the smash hit, “Bang!” – pop powerhouse AJR on Wednesday, August 19.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 20, at 10 a.m. For ticket purchasing tips and tricks, visit iowastatefair.org.
The Red Clay Strays
Saturday, August 15, 2026
8 p.m.
Tickets: $54.40 – $109.40
*Convenience fees included
AJR
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
8 p.m.
Tickets: $54.40 – $94.40
*Convenience fees included
The 2026 Iowa State Fair Iowa Lottery Grandstand Concert Series – Krause Group Stage announcements will roll out as concerts are confirmed. The following shows are already on sale: Thursday, August 13, HARDY with special guest McCoy Moore; Friday, August 14, Rod Stewart with special guest Richard Marx; Sunday, August 16, Lainey Wilson with special guest Tigirlily Gold (limited seats available); Thursday, August 20, Riley Green with special guest Mackenzie Carpenter; and Sunday, August 23, Josiah Queen with special guest Ben Fuller. Watch Iowa State Fair socials, www.iowastatefair.org or sign up for our e-newsletter for upcoming announcements.
BEWARE of THIRD-PARTY TICKET SALES: Only iowastatefair.org and etix.com sell official online tickets for the Iowa State Fair Grandstand. Although other online ticket brokers may imply they are an official seller, we can’t guarantee tickets purchased from other sources are legitimate. We understand the frustration with third-party ticket sellers and have implemented the following procedures: Delayed delivery, bot stoppers, 3D secure authentication, customer/order ticket limits, and technology to look for and block fraudulent behavior. As third-party tactics change, we will continue to evolve our technology and practices to help make sure Iowa State Fair Grandstand tickets go directly to our loyal concertgoers and fans.
