Minnesota State Fair’s Free Shows and Entertainment for 2026

The Minnesota State Fair is fast approaching for 2026, and they just announced the free shows and entertainment that will be all around the fair this summer.

See, you don't have to spend an arm and leg to go to the Great Minnesota Get-Together. I'll admit, it's SUPER easy to do, but you don't HAVE to spend too much to have fun and still see some cool shows.

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Minnesota State Fair Shows for 2026

Before getting to the free shows, I believe we only have one open slot remaining when it comes to Grandstand shows for this year. Right now there are shows for every night of the fair. The only day that's missing a Grandstand act is the last day, Sept. 7th. However, since it would have to be a daytime performance, maybe they won't do a show that day? I'm not totally sure!

After we talk about the free shows, you can keep scrolling a take a peek at all of the Grandstand shows for 2026.

All of the Free Shows at the Minnesota State Fair for 2026

There are free performances happening all around the Minnesota State Fair all. the. time. There's 900 free performances that will happen over the 12 days of the fair.

You truly don't have to pay for anything other than your entry ticket and you could still have a day filled with fun and entertainment. Ok, you'll probably want to have some money for food, but other than that!

Here are all of the free performances happening at the state fair this year organized by which stage they'll be performing on.