COLUMBUS—Officials have announced three additional concerts to be a part of the Ohio State Fair Concert Series powered by AEP Ohio’s Smart Grid, revealing that Willie Nelson, Ice Cube, and Lakeside / ConFunkShun will be performing in the WCOL Celeste Center. The 12-day Ohio State Fair will feature a diverse selection of entertainment that appeals to many Ohioans and out-of-state fairgoers, including Christian, country, R&B, classic rock, funk, and comedy. Tickets for shows announced today go on sale this Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m. Fans who sign up to receive Ohio State Fair enewsletters can get access to a presale starting this Wednesday, April 6 at 10 a.m., ending Thursday, April 7 at 11:59 p.m.
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 announced to date include:
Toby Keith with special guest Alex Miller
Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 7 p.m.
$60, $75
Tickets on sale now
Foreigner – The Greatest Hits
Friday, July 29, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
$40, $50
Tickets on sale now
Nelly with special guest Breland
Saturday, July 30, 2022, 7 p.m.
$35, $45
Tickets on sale now
Dru Hill / Raheem DeVaughn
Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
$30
Tickets on sale now
Zach Williams with special guest We the Kingdom
Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, 7 p.m.
$30
Tickets on sale now
Scotty McCreery
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
$30
Tickets on sale now
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at 7 p.m.
$45, $55
Tickets on sale now
JUST ANNOUNCED: Ice Cube
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at 7 p.m.
$40, $50
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Willie Nelson with special guest Noah Guthrie
Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
$47, $62
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Lakeside / Con Funk Shun
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at 7 p.m.
$30
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
One additional paid concert, as well as free events held in the WCOL Celeste Center, are yet to be announced.
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.