KANSAS STATE FAIR
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Country music icon Jo Dee Messina will bring her signature powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Messina will take the stage at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand on Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM. Opening the night will be critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and rising country artist Adam Doleac.​
Most albums reflect a season. Messina’s new album, Bridges, is 10 years' worth of seasons rolled up into one. The love, the life, the pain, the fight, the learning — and the living through it all.​
“It’s not about a full transformation,” Messina says. “It’s about what I’ve gone through and how I’ve gotten through it all. But I’m not done living yet. There’s still a lot more to learn.”​
And that’s where we find Messina now — at the start of a new chapter. At a turning point but firmly moving forward. And what a path it’s been so far. The road behind her is littered with accolades: nine number-one hits, 16 Top 40 songs, and awards and nominations from the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard and the Grammys. A true icon, Messina has become a North Star in the music world, carving a path for artists and inspiring the younger generation. See Lainey Wilson’s recent CMA shoutout, Cole Swindell’s ode to “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” plus Sierra Ferrell and Nikki Lane’s cover of “Lesson in Leavin’." She’s not just a country legend — her influence spreads across multiple generations and genres.​
Opening the night will be Adam Doleac, a Mississippi-born artist taking the Nashville scene by storm with his unique signature sound. After trading big-league baseball dreams for a music career, Doleac made his way to Nashville, where he spent several years penning lyrics for notable names including Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, Nate Smith and more. His catalog includes the Gold-certified song “Famous,” along with recent releases “Bye Heart,” “Dream House” and “Bar Named Jesus” featuring Thomas Rhett, and with north of half a billion on-demand audio and video streams to date, Doleac’s soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have won over a legion of fans and audiences across the globe.​
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15, at KansasStateFair.gov. Anyone signed up to receive Kansas State Fair emails will get access to tickets with a presale code starting Thursday, May 14. Sign up for emails at KansasStateFair.gov. ​
Ticket Options include all-in pricing:​
Reserved seating in the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand is $45 and $55.​
There are several options for an upgraded experience at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand:​
Track Party Pit - Standing​
Get up close to the stage! The Track Party Pit area gives concertgoers the opportunity to be on the floor, standing right in front of the stage. Each ticket is $85. VIP Deck – Standing​
Want the ultimate VIP treatment? This ticket package includes access to the VIP Deck area, two drink tickets embedded in your lanyard, complimentary appetizers available from 6–7 PM within the VIP Deck area, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Standing ticket is $110.​
VIP Deck – Reserved Table​
Get all your friends together with the VIP experience! Reserve a table on our VIP Deck to enjoy the show from a private table that seats six. In addition to a reserved table for six, this package provides two drink tickets per person embedded in each guest’s lanyard, complimentary appetizers available from 6–7 PM within the VIP Deck area, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Reserved Table is $835. ​
NOTE: Each grandstand ticket includes a gate admission scan. Ticket will be valid on date of event only. Visit KansasStateFair.gov to learn more. ​​
To purchase tickets or for more information, visit kansasstatefair.gov or call (620) 669-3618.