With Laniey Wilson already announced as a Grandstand performer for the 2026 Illinois State Fair, another huge name in country music has just been added to the lineup.

Ella Langley Joins the 2026 Lineup

Ella Langley will perform at the Illinois State Fair on August 21, 2026. Coming off a sold-out headline tour and fresh from winning five ACM Awards and two CMA Awards, Langley is bringing all her energy to the Illinois State Fair stage.

Read More: Laniey Wilson to Headline the Illinois State Fair

Ticket Info and Sale Dates

Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.

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With Wilson and Langley already confirmed, and it’s not even the end of 2025, the Illinois State Fair is shaping up to host one of its biggest Grandstand performances ever. And these are just the first two announced, with several more names expected soon.

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