SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Thousands packed in to see Lil Wayne perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Wednesday night. 15,427 to be exact.
The number surpassed the previous records set in 2011 by a Jason Aldean show.
“The Illinois State Fair brings people together,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Yesterday, our naturalization ceremony welcomed nearly 200 new citizens from 49 countries. That night, Lil Wayne smashed concert attendance records. Both events provided opportunities for people of all backgrounds, faiths and musical tastes to come together and celebrate our differences as well as our similarities.”
State Fair Grandstand Records
| Year | Performer | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lil Wayne | 15,427 |
| 2011 | Jason Aldean | 15,329 |
| 2014 | Florida Georgia Line | 15,204 |
| 2019 | Reba McEntire | 14,823 |
| 1995 | Hootie and the Blowfish | 13,956 |
“Our team worked hard to ensure something for everyone at the Grandstand, and Lil Wayne is a rap legend,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “To break the previous attendance records underscores the importance of a diverse lineup at the Illinois State Fair.”
Grandstand shows continue through Sunday with the Jonas Brothers Thursday, Smashing Pumpkins Friday night, Miranda Lambert Saturday night and Shaboozey closes out the fair Sunday night. Concert tickets are still available online at ticketmaster.com or at the Grandstand box office.
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