Highlights
- Gin Blossoms will perform at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. as part of the 2026 Arizona State Fair.
- Russell Dickerson, known for multi-platinum hits 'Yours' and 'Blue Tacoma,' plays Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., also without an opening act.
- Fair admission is included with every concert ticket, covering rides and exhibits.
- General public tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.; a Fair Fandom pre-sale opens Thursday at 10 a.m.
The Arizona State Fair has named its first two acts for the 2026 Coliseum Concert Series: Gin Blossoms on Friday, Oct. 2, and Russell Dickerson on Saturday, Oct. 17, both at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Grammy-nominated alt-rock band Gin Blossoms, who formed in Tempe, take the earlier date. Dickerson, whose catalog includes the multi-platinum singles "Yours" and "Blue Tacoma," closes out the announced run two weeks later. Neither show will feature an opening act, according to KTAR, which first reported the lineup. ABC15 and Phoenix New Times have independently confirmed the bookings.
Every concert ticket includes fair admission, meaning attendees can access rides, food vendors, and exhibits before the show. The fair is held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds at 1826 W. McDowell Road.
A Fair Fandom pre-sale opens Thursday at 10 a.m., with an early-access password available to members who sign up in advance. General public tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Additional acts for the Coliseum Concert Series are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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- ktar.com retrieved 01/06/2026 21:36
- Phoenix New Times retrieved 01/06/2026 21:36
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