It’s never too early to plan for the Minnesota State Fair. What with competition from the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee and other venues, the fair has booked Weird Al Yankovic for Aug. 28.
This summer, the ever-popular Yankovic performed at both Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch and the Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, and now he’ll bring his Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to the Twin Cities.
This will be the beloved music parody king’s sixth performance at the grandstand. He last entertained there in 2019.
Tickets, priced from $54 to $89.25, will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at etix.com and 800-514-3849.
Puddles Pity Party will open.
This is the first grandstand show announced for 2026. The fair will run will run Aug. 27 to Sept. 7.
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