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Avett Brothers Rock Illinois State Fair
18 May
Summary
- The Avett Brothers will perform at the Illinois State Fair on August 20.
- Tickets range from $58 to $123, with an optional $30 pre-show party upgrade.
- The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13-23 in Springfield.
The Avett Brothers, a GRAMMY-nominated folk-rock band, are scheduled to perform at the Illinois State Fair on August 20. They will take the stage at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand. The band has achieved significant recognition since their 2009 debut, with multiple albums reaching the top five on the Billboard 200. Their 2016 album, "True Sadness," earned two GRAMMY nominations and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Albums chart.
The band's recent work continues to garner success. Their 2019 album "Closer Than Together" featured the No. 1 single "High Steppin'" on the Americana Radio Singles chart. During the pandemic, "The Third Gleam" also topped multiple Billboard charts. In 2024, they released their self-titled album and a Broadway musical inspired by their music debuted to acclaim.
Tickets for The Avett Brothers' performance went on sale May 16. Prices vary from $58 to $123, with an additional $30 upgrade available for a pre-show party. The Illinois State Fair will be held in Springfield from August 13 to August 23.
