Here are the big concerts coming to the 2026 Washington State Fair in Puyallup
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- Ice Cube will perform at the Washington State Fair on Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
- Jon Batiste is scheduled to perform at the fair on Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets start at $56.50 or $68.50 so far for the big shows.
Ice Cube will perform at the Washington State Fair this fall – one of many big names slated to hit the stage.
According to the Fair’s website, Ice Cube’s show will take place at the Washington State Fair Event Center on Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Ice Cube is a famous hip-hop rapper and actor, with 11 albums under his belt including “Death Certificate” and “The Predator.”
The Washington State Fair runs from Sept. 4 to Sept. 27 this year, excluding Tuesdays and Sept. 9. Ice Cube is not the only big name who will perform; other notable artists include Jon Batiste, Little Big Town, Ingrid Andress and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Jon Batiste has won eight Grammy awards and started his career in 2005 with the band “Stay Human,” which would go on to become the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The fair’s website says Batiste’s latest album, “Big Money,” is a project “rooted in American traditions spanning gospel, soul, blues, folk, and rock & roll.”
Little Big Town is a five-member country band, famous for their hits, “Boondocks,” “Bring it On Home,” “Good As Gone” and “Little White Church.” In 2016, they released “Better Man,” a song written by Taylor Swift. Little Big Town will be joined by country singer Ingrid Andress.
“Weird Al” Yankovic is a comedy recording artist, best known for his parodies of famous singers like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Queen and U2. He will be joined by another comedian, Puddles Pity Party.
Dates and times are below. All four shows are at the Columbia Bank Grandstand at 7:30 p.m.
- “Weird Al” Yankovic and Puddles Pity Party: Sept. 5
- Little Big Town and Ingrid Andress: Sept. 6
- Jon Batiste: Sept. 18
- Ice Cube: Sept. 19
Tickets start at $56.50 for Ice Cube and $68.50 for “Weird Al” Yankovic, Little Big Town and Jon Batiste.
The fair is still announcing acts for the 2026 lineup. To buy tickets or learn more about this year’s concerts, visit www.thefair.com.
