Georgia National Fair concerts: Performers, dates and admission prices
All seven announced shows begin at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage and are included with fair admission.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Seven performers have been announced for the 2026 Georgia National Fair concert series, including Lonestar, Hanson, Darryl Worley, Fuel, Tucka, Jesse McCartney and Tracy Byrd.
The fair previously said this year’s series would include nine concerts across 11 nights at no additional charge beyond fair admission. Performers have not been identified for the other two concerts.
All seven announced shows begin at 7:30 p.m. on the Georgia National Stage.
Here is the announced schedule:
Thursday, October 8: Lonestar
Country group Lonestar will open the concert series.
October 8 is a discount day. Admission is $10 for people age 11 and older, while children 10 and younger will be admitted free. Ride armbands will also be available.
Friday, October 9: Hanson
Pop group Hanson is best known for its 1990s hit “MMMBop.”
Admission is $15 for people age 11 and older and $5 for children ages 3 through 10. Ride armbands will also be available.
Monday, October 12: Darryl Worley
Country singer Darryl Worley is known for early 2000s hits including “Have You Forgotten?,” “Awful, Beautiful Life” and “I Miss My Friend.”
Admission is $15 for people age 11 and older and $5 for children ages 3 through 10.
The fair says active-duty service members, military retirees, veterans, reservists and their immediate family members will receive free admission with ID. Ride armbands will also be available.
Tuesday, October 13: Fuel
Rock band Fuel is best known for its hit “Hemorrhage (In My Hands).”
October 13 is a discount day. Admission is $10 for people age 11 and older, while children 10 and younger will be admitted free.
First responders will also receive free admission with a valid agency ID.
Wednesday, October 14: Tucka
“King of Swing” singer Tucka will perform on the Georgia National Stage.
October 14 is another discount day. Admission is $10 for people age 11 and older, while children 10 and younger will be admitted free. Ride armbands will also be available.
Thursday, October 15: Jesse McCartney
Jesse McCartney is best known for his 2004 hit “Beautiful Soul.”
Admission is $15 for people age 11 and older and $5 for children ages 3 through 10. Ride armbands will also be available.
Friday, October 16: Tracy Byrd
Country singer Tracy Byrd is known for songs including “Watermelon Crawl” and “Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo.”
Admission is $15 for people age 11 and older and $5 for children ages 3 through 10.
October 16 is also Ride Armband Day, allowing fairgoers who purchase an armband to enjoy unlimited rides.
