HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is returning to the Kansas State Fair with a new show this fall.
Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz announced Monday on the BW Morning Show that Iglesias, known to fans as “Fluffy,” will perform Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand.
“We are 207 days out from the Kansas State Fair, and we are excited to announce today that we will be having Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias at the Kansas State Fair this year,” Schulz said. “That’ll be Thursday the 17th for his show. So we are really excited about that.”
Iglesias previously appeared at the fair about four years ago, drawing what Schulz called “phenomenal” attendance numbers.
“Comedy has been a big hit out at the Kansas State Fair,” Schulz said. “We thought it would be a great time to bring him back.”
Schulz said the upcoming performance will feature fresh material.
“This is a new show, so if you’ve seen his shows in the past, he does change up a lot of stuff,” Schulz said. “And we’ve heard that it’s even going to be bigger and better than it has been in the past.”
The booking came together quickly, he said, with routing playing a key role. “It didn’t take but maybe two weeks from offer to commitment,” Schulz said.
One of the most successful touring comedians in the world, Iglesias ranks among the highest-grossing stand-up acts of all time. He has generated more than 2.4 billion YouTube views and has more than 34 million followers across social media platforms. According to Billboard, he was the third highest-grossing comedian of 2024.
His reach extends beyond live performance. Iglesias has been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 40 Comedy Players list alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels and has appeared on the cover of Variety’s comedy issue.
He is also among a select group of comedians to headline and sell out venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. His Netflix specials include “I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry,” “One Show Fits All” and “Stadium Fluffy,” the latter filmed before 55,000 fans at Dodger Stadium, making him the first comedian to perform at and sell out the largest Major League Baseball stadium in the United States.
Tickets feature all-in pricing and include fair gate admission valid for the day of the show. Reserved grandstand seats are $45 and $60. Track Party Pit seating on the floor is $75. A standing VIP Deck package is $110 and includes early entry, two drink tickets and complimentary appetizers. VIP tables for six are $825 and include drinks, appetizers and a private table. Some exclusions apply.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, with a presale available Thursday for fans who sign up for email alerts through the fair’s website. Tickets and additional information are available at kansasstatefair.gov or by calling 620-669-3618.
The 2026 Kansas State Fair runs Sept. 11-20 in Hutchinson.
