COLUMBUS – Officials have announced the final ticketed Ohio State Fair concert, as well as three free events held in the WCOL Celeste Center, completing the Ohio State Fair Concert Series powered by AEP Ohio’s Smart Grid.
The ultimate pop concert for kids, KIDZ BOP LIVE 2022, will be held on opening day of the Ohio State Fair, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. Fairgoers of all ages can sing and dance along with the KIDZ BOP Kids as they perform today’s biggest hits, live on stage, including “Good 4 U” and “Dance Monkey.” Tickets for KIDZ BOP LIVE 2022 go on sale this Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Fans who sign up to receive Ohio State Fair enewsletters can get access to a presale starting this Wednesday, April 20 at 10 a.m., ending Thursday, April 21 at 11:59 p.m.
Additionally, all fairgoers are invited to enjoy free shows including the All-Ohio State Fair Band and Youth Choir, The Drifters, and the Sale of Champions in the WCOL Celeste Center. The 12-day Ohio State Fair features a diverse selection of entertainment that appeals to many Ohioans and out-of-state fairgoers, including Christian, country, R&B, classic rock, funk, family, and comedy.
Each concert ticket purchased in advance includes admission to the Fair, giving music lovers and comedy fans the opportunity to enjoy all facets of the Ohio State Fair before attending a show. All concerts take place in the indoor, air-conditioned WCOL Celeste Center. Tickets will be available for purchase at ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair at the dates listed below.
The Ohio State Fair Concert Series powered by AEP Ohio’s Smart Grid shows includes:
JUST ANNOUNCED: KIDZ BOP LIVE 2022
Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
$20
Tickets on sale Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m.
Toby Keith with special guest Alex Miller
Thursday, July 28, 2022, 7 p.m.
$60, $75
Foreigner – The Greatest Hits
Friday, July 29, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
$40, $50
Nelly with special guest Breland
Saturday, July 30, 2022, 7 p.m.
$35, $45
JUST ANNOUNCED: All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir
Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 1 p.m.
FREE (no tickets required)
Dru Hill / Raheem DeVaughn
Sunday, July 31, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
$30
Zach Williams with special guest We the Kingdom
Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, 7 p.m.
$30
JUST ANNOUNCED: The Drifters
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, 1 p.m.
FREE (no tickets required)
Scotty McCreery
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
$30
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, 7 p.m.
$45, $55
Ice Cube
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, 7 p.m.
$40, $50
Willie Nelson with special guest Noah Guthrie
Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
$47, $62
Lakeside / Con Funk Shun
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, 7 p.m.
$30
JUST ANNOUNCED: Sale of Champions Livestock Auction
Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, 2 p.m.
FREE (no tickets required)
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair. Concert tickets purchased before arriving at the Fair include Fair admission. Unless otherwise noted, there is a limit of eight tickets per person, per show on the first day of sale. Please note that Ticketmaster no longer offers retail outlets or phone centers. The Ohio State Fair plans to follow applicable state and local protocols related to the spread of COVID-19.
The Ohio Expo Center is proud to host the Ohio State Fair. With big-name entertainment, educational activities, hundreds of exhibits and one of the largest junior livestock shows in the nation, the 2022 Ohio State Fair will run July 27 – Aug. 7. For more information, visit ohiostatefair.com, call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR.