Matchbox Twenty is coming to perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Matchbox Twenty is coming to perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair. 

The pop rock band will take the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Sunday, August 16. 

“Matchbox Twenty is one of the most recognizable names in pop rock, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to the Illinois State Fair,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. “It’s a great fit for the diverse music fans who come to the Illinois State Fair.”
 
The band’s hit albums include, Yourself or Someone Like You [1996], quadruple-platinum Mad Season [2000], double-platinum More Than You Think You Are [2002], and gold-certified North [2012], which marked their first No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200. Their most recent album is Where The Light Goes, their first in 11 years. 
 
“Matchbox Twenty brings an incredible energy and a catalog of songs that instantly resonates with audiences,” said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. “This show will be a can’t-miss moment for fairgoers who grew up with their music and for a whole new generation discovering it.”
 
Tickets for Matchbox Twenty will go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. 
 
Tier 3 - $75 / Tier 2 - $85 / Tier 1 - $95 / Track - $100 / Blue Ribbon - $150
*A $30 Pre-Show Party ticket is offered as an additional upgrade for all paid concerts.
 
The 2026 Illinois State Fair runs from August 13 through August 23 in Springfield. 
 
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