Get ready for the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage at the 2025 California State Fair! All Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage shows are FREE with a California State Fair admission ticket.
Fair-goers are welcome to line up at the back of the Sky River Casino Stage venue starting at 5 pm for first-come, first-served seating in the FREE area behind the General Admission seating area. Please note that the free seating area is limited to the first 700 guests.
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Ludacris will be kicking off the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage at the CA State Fair. Get ready to jam out and join us on Friday, July 11, for an unforgettable night of classic hits. The concert is FREE with general admission to the fair which runs from July 11 to 27!
With an unrivaled match of lyrical acumen, wit, and imagery, Ludacris has solidified himself as one of music’s premier entertainers. His versatility and artistic complexity also enabled him to make a seamless transition to acting, including the fan favorite role of “Tej” in Universal Pictures’ box office phenomenon Fast & Furious franchise where he was introduced for the first time in 2003 in 2 Fast 2 Furious. He will reprise his role of “Tej” for the seventh time in Fast X, which is set to release May 20, 2023.
His other notable feature film credits include Garry Marshall’s ensemble comedy New Year’s Eve, Ivan Reitman’s romantic comedy, No Strings Attached, Paul Higgin’s Crash which received an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006 and Hustle & Flow which earned Bridges a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion
Picture.
A consummate businessman, Ludacris is enjoying success outside of entertainment. One of his most successful ventures includes opening his long-anticipated restaurant “Chicken-n-Beer” at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport.
Bridge’s philanthropic efforts rival his entertainment accomplishments. He started The Ludacris Foundation in 2001 which focuses on helping the youth in his hometown of Atlanta and has partnered with No Kid Hungry and Feeding America.
The career of the multitalented CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of such singles as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad.” All of these records were accompanied by ingenious videos that demonstrated Bridges’ far-reaching imagination, and his willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.
As a father of four girls, his latest ventures fittingly include launching his educational platform devoted to the enrichment of children called “KidNation”. In addition, Bridges created the animated series KARMA’S WORLD which launched in the Top 10 in 42 countries on Netflix, received two NAACP Award nominations and has already been picked up for a third season. The series for children ages 6-9 is a coming of age story about a young Black girl finding her voice and using it to change her world — originally inspired by Chris’s oldest daughter Karma and based on the interactive educational website of the same name created by Karma’s World Entertainment in 2009.
Get ready to rock! For the first time in his legendary 30-plus-year career, Bret Michaels is bringing his high-energy show to the California State Fair on Saturday, July 12, as part of the Toyota Concert Series. Don’t miss the party!
With over three generations of fans, Bret Michaels is revered as a megastar in the entertainment industry. One of music’s most iconic singer/songwriters, Michaels has sold over 100 million records, digital downloads and streams worldwide and has had numerous hit singles including “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”, “Go That Far”, and “Nothing but A Good Time”. His record-breaking television shows include Rock of Love with Bret Michaels, Life as I Know It, and the Travel Channel’s Bret Michaels Rock My RV, as well as the audience fan favorite Banana in the Fox hit show The Masked Singer.
In addition to his music and television successes, Michaels is well known as a creative entrepreneur. After winning The Celebrity Apprentice, Michaels went on to create the only product to have lived on past the show – his famous Snapple Trop-A-Rocka Iced Tea. Michaels, a lifelong diabetic and the son of a veteran, has always made giving back a priority throughout his career. Having been twice named Humanitarian of the Year by the world-famous Hollywood Christmas Parade, the musician’s Life Rocks Foundation continues to provide support to a myriad of charities and causes around the globe.
As the legendary duo celebrates 50 years together, Air Supply is set to give an arousing performance at the California State Fair on Sunday, July 13, 2025, as part of the Toyota Concert Series.
As they close in on 50 years (exact date, May 12, 1975) since they met in the chorus of the Australian touring company of Jesus Christ Superstar, Air Supply is ever-present on the road in North America and overseas to the tune of 130 dates a year.
Air Supply’s overall sales and airplay stats are equally astounding, equaling their heroes The Beatles’ run of five consecutive Top Five Singles (“Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am”); selling a collective total of 20 million copies of their first three albums (Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever) and the 1983 Greatest Hits collection; achieving multi-million radio plays for five of their hits (including “Sweet Dreams” and the Jim Steinman-penned “Making Love Out of Nothing At All”); and having Graham honored with a BMI Million-Air Certificate recognizing three million performances of “All Out Of Love.”
Swifties, this one’s for you! Blank Space is the ultimate Taylor Swift tribute experience, bringing to life the energy, emotion, and spectacle of one of the world’s biggest pop stars. Fronted by the electrifying Olivia Mojica, who channels Taylor’s voice, presence, and passion, Blank Space is more than a concert. It’s a full-scale production complete with live musicians, backup dancers, stunning visuals, and choreography that spans every era of Taylor’s career. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a new listener, come sing, dance, and celebrate the music that has defined a generation.
Get ready to relive the golden era of rock and roll! The “Happy Together” Tour rolls into the California State Fair on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, bringing a lineup of iconic Billboard hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage.
Headlining the night are legendary pop-rockers THE TURTLES, who will not only perform their timeless hits but also serve as the musical hosts for the evening. Joining them on stage are fan favorites JAY AND THE AMERICANS, LITTLE ANTHONY, GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP, THE VOGUES, and THE COWSILLS, each delivering a set packed with unforgettable classics.
Now in its second decade, the “Happy Together” Tour continues to delight fans across the country with over 55 Billboard “Top 40” hits. Known for its feel-good energy and stellar lineup, the tour regularly plays more than 50 shows each year, and 2025 is no exception.
THE TURTLES, the epitome of the California pop sound, will have fans singing along to favorites like “Elenore,” “She’d Rather Be with Me,” “It Ain’t Me Babe,” “You Showed Me,” and of course, “Happy Together.”
JAY AND THE AMERICANS will take you back with their chart-toppers like “She Cried,” “Only In America,” “Come a Little Bit Closer,” “Cara Mia,” and “This Magic Moment.”
LITTLE ANTHONY brings his smooth vocals and classic ballads including “Tears on My Pillow,” “Shimmy, Shimmy Ko-Ko Bop,” “I’m on the Outside (Looking In),” and “Goin’ Out of My Head.”
GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP returns with an emotional set featuring “Young Girl,” “Lady Willpower,” “Woman, Woman,” “This Girl Is A Woman Now,” and more.
THE VOGUES will keep the energy high with beloved hits such as “Five O’Clock World,” “You’re the One,” “My Special Angel,” and “Turn Around, Look at Me.”
Rounding out the evening are THE COWSILLS, the real-life family band that inspired The Partridge Family. Expect a nostalgic ride with “Hair,” “Indian Lake,” and “The Rain, The Park & Other Things (I Love the Flower Girl).”
Dirty Heads will bring their infectious energy and feel-good rhythms to the California State Fair on Wednesday, July 16 as part of the Toyota Concert Series. Don’t miss your chance to catch one of the hottest live acts in alternative music under the stars!
Since 2001, Dirty Heads have blended hip-hop, reggae, and rock to create a sound that embodies their Southern California roots and resonates worldwide. With over 3.2 billion global streams, 1.34 million digital track sales, and more than 2.8 million monthly Spotify listeners, the band continues to dominate the alternative scene.
Their viral hit “Vacation” exploded on TikTok’s #VacationTransition trend, earning a platinum RIAA plaque and more than 6 billion views and streams across platforms. The group, featuring founders Duddy B and Dirty J rose to prominence with the 2010 chart-topper “Lay Me Down” featuring Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez.
Dustin Lynch is set to join the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage. Get ready to rock out and join us at the CA State Fair on Thursday, July 17, for an unforgettable night of country hits. The concert is FREE with general admission to the fair which runs from July 11 to 27!
Dustin Lynch has “built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving nine#1s; four Top 5 albums; 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM certified singles; and tallying over 4.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy(Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2x PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)”–the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Media base and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts–also featured hit singles: #1 “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.
Lynch has headlined packed venues to sold-out crowds like his recent KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR, in addition to touring with Country’s biggest names including Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Blake Shelton. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.
Music has been a staple at the California State Fair since its inception 171 years ago. The 2025 season is no different! This year, TESLA, the homegrown Sacramento band, takes to the main stage on Friday, July 18, 2025, as part of the Toyota Concert Series.
In 1984, TESLA started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to honor the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical. Their 1986 platinum debut album, Mechanical Resonance proved to be just that ELECTRIC! It included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 1989’s double-platinum The Great Radio Controversy included hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song”.
In 1990, TESLA helped reshape the face of modern rock music by stripping down to the Five Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, The Stones, and others. This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five Man Electrical Band’s “Signs.” Other 90s albums from TESLA include platinum selling Psychotic Supper and Bust a Nut.
The band continues to record and release material, including 11 new albums since 2000 and recently debuted their latest single, “All About Love. TESLA has endured many of the same taste-changing challenges that affected many in the post grunge world, but through it all, their blue-collar work ethic and dedication to the faithful fan base has helped them not just survive but thrive. TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. TESLA is a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.
Hailed as the top Queen tribute band in the U.S., Queen Nation has performed over 1,250 shows for more than 2.7 million fans over the past 20 years. Known for their note-perfect renditions of classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Will Rock You”, “Somebody to Love”, and “We Are the Champions”, Queen Nation delivers an unforgettable concert experience. Dressed in full vintage ’70s and ’80s Queen regalia, the band recreates the sound and spirit of the legendary group with jaw-dropping precision. With accolades from AXS TV’s World’s Greatest Tribute Bands, multiple “Best Live Band” honors, and induction into the California Music Hall of Fame, Queen Nation reigns supreme.
Joss Favela has quickly become one of the most influential young voices in Regional Mexican music, earning acclaim as both a songwriter and producer. Born in Caitime, Sinaloa, he began writing songs at 12 and launched his career after reaching the finals of Código Fama at 13. By 14, he had recorded two solo albums.
Favela’s songwriting has powered chart-topping hits for artists like Julión Álvarez, Banda El Recodo, and Alejandro Fernández. His talent has earned him multiple ASCAP “Songwriter of the Year” awards, a Latin GRAMMY® nomination, and recognition from SACM and Bandamax.
From a very young age, Majo Aguilar developed a love for singing, dancing, and songwriting. She wrote her first song at the age of six, and since then, she hasn’t stopped writing, singing, and dancing. Her songs are about love, and the complexity and uniqueness of being alive. Her motto is: “If it’s not sung from the heart, it’s worthless,” and her dream is to connect with the world through her songs and dance. She comes from a very important musical family in Mexican history, as her grandparents are Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, and her father is Antonio Aguilar Jr.
Transport yourself to the golden era of rock with Journey Revisited, the definitive tribute to the Steve Perry & Gregg Rolie years of Journey. Known for their faithful, high-energy performances, the band delivers all the hits: no B-sides, no fillers, performed live with no backing tracks. Lead vocalist Frank House captures Perry’s signature sound, backed by top-tier musicians Val Popovic, Dave Hawkes, Dave Sousa, and Kevin Jachetta. Get ready to sing along to classics like “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “Any Way You Want It”, and “Faithfully” exactly the way you remember them.
Hip-hop pioneers and cultural trailblazers Cypress Hill will bring their dynamic energy to the California State Fair on Tuesday, July 22, capping off the final weekend of the Toyota Concert Series. Known for their genre-defining sound, explosive live performances, and enduring influence on music and pop culture, Cypress Hill promises an unforgettable night for fans, old and new.
Cypress Hill—comprised of B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs—changed the face of hip-hop when they emerged from Los Angeles in 1991 with their self-titled debut album. With gritty tracks like “How I Could Just Kill a Man” and “The Phuncky Feel One,” the group quickly became underground legends. Their bold pro-cannabis stance and crossover appeal earned them a dedicated following that stretched far beyond hip-hop.
Their 1993 follow-up, Black Sunday, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, earned three GRAMMY® nominations, and went triple platinum, making Cypress Hill the first rap group to have two albums in the Billboard Top 10 simultaneously. They also became the first Latino-American hip-hop group to achieve both platinum and multi-platinum success.
Country music sensation Joe Nichols is set to take the stage at the California State Fair on Wednesday, July 23, at 8 p.m. as part of the Toyota Concert Series. Get ready for a night of country hits and unforgettable vibes. The concert is FREE with general admission to the fair which runs from July 11 to 27!
Nichols’ additional honors include awards from Billboard, Radio & Records and Music Row Magazine as well as a New York Times “Best-Albums-of-the-Year” nod. The celebrated star has appeared on national media programs ranging from the ACM Presents: Superstar Duets in CBS primetime to The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The View, Entertainment Tonight and Austin City Limits. He also made his big screen debut in the feature film Murder at Yellowstone City. Nichols’ 11th career studio album, Honky Tonks and Country Songs, is available now across all digital retailers and streaming partners.
Multi-platinum Quartz Hill Records’ Joe Nichols is one of country music’s most-lauded recording artists. A 21st century traditionalist, Nichols is an artist who is both timely and timeless. He has racked up more than TWO BILLION cumulative audio streams/views including a half-dozen No. 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits with a sound that blurs the boundaries between country music’s past and present. It’s an approach that has earned Nichols three GRAMMY nominations, a CMA award, an ACM trophy, a CMT “Breakthrough Video of the Year” Award as well as multiple gold and platinum-certified records.
For 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.“We were a Soul band called The Motowns.” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in 1968, and gave him an audition. He came in the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was that they had a specific goal in mind.
East Bay Grease defined their sound and landed them with Warner Brothers. Bump City, their 1972 debut for the label, was a hit on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B Albums chart, and netted them the hits “You’re Still A Young Man” and “Down to The Nightclub.” The 70s were a boom period with radio classics like “So Very Hard to Go” and “What Is Hip?,” and the band continued to tour and record over the years. Castillo says their love of the stage is the same today as it was back in 1968.
The future of Tower of Power is set out to be vigorous and dynamic, and will prove to be just that for fans around the world starved for the band’s groove just the way Tower of Power likes it!
50 years later, in 2018, they returned to Oakland to celebrate their landmark 50th anniversary. Tower’s window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit has been a balm for the soul throughout their half-century existence, but the release of 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater couldn’t have arrived at a better time.
The band has long since surpassed Castillo’s modest aspirations, traveling the world, enjoying hit singles on their own and backing legendary artists including Otis Redding, Elton John, Santana, the Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker, Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, and countless others. In the process they’ve defined an “Oakland soul” sound as instantly recognizable as those from Castillo’s hometown, Detroit, as well as inspirations like Memphis and Philadelphia.
O.A.R. might just be music’s biggest, best kept secret. The platinum-certified Rockville, MD band has quietly sold-out multiple shows at Madison Square Garden, filled Red Rocks Amphitheater a dozen times, earned platinum and gold plaques, lit up the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, and built one of the most committed fanbases in the country.
The group-Marc Roberge [lead vocals, guitar], Richard On [lead guitar, backing vocals], Chris Culos [drums], Benj Gershman [bass], and Jerry DePizzo [saxophone, guitar, backing vocals] accompanied by Mikel Paris [keys, backing vocals, percussion], and Jon Lampley [trumpet, backing vocals]-recently embarked on a headlining US tour with special guests Fitz and the Tantrums and Ripe.
Brothers Osborne, the award-winning country music duo, will bring their signature sound to the stage on Saturday, July 26th, as a featured act in the Toyota Concert Series.
Brothers Osborne is one of music’s most consistently adventurous bands, a duo connected by not just blood, but also a lifetime of performing together, and a shared working-class upbringing in Deale, Maryland. The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year winners, John and TJ Osborne are leaders of a progressive and yet classic school of country music, and the faces of the new generation of Nashville.
The siblings took home their first GRAMMY in 2022, winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song “Younger Me,” inspired by TJ’s recent coming out. The song is featured on the deluxe version of their GRAMMY-nominated album, Skeletons. The band has been nominated for 12 GRAMMYs in total, standing as six-time CMA Vocal Duo of the Year winners, where they have been nominated again this year in the category, and are four-time ACM Duo of the Year winners. Overall, they have collected seven CMA awards, seven ACM trophies and received the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2019. Their critically acclaimed hit songs have tallied multiple RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, while surpassing more than 2.7 billion global streams.
From their groundbreaking sound to their fearless fashion, En Vogue remains a force in the entertainment industry, and they will perform closing night at the CA State Fair, Sunday, July 27, 2025, as part of the Toyota Concert series. Just announced: Original member Maxine Jones is reuniting with En Vogue on stage for the first time in over a decade.
En Vogue burst onto the music scene in 1990 with their hit single “Hold On” and immediately changed the game. Their debut album Born to Sing went nearly double platinum, setting the stage for a legendary career defined by soaring harmonies, standout style, and cultural impact. With smash hits like “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” “Free Your Mind,” and “Don’t Let Go (Love),” En Vogue blended R&B, soul, and pop with empowering messages on love, identity, and resilience.
En Vogue proved that not only could they sing, but they also had plenty to say, weighing in on stereotyping, racism and sexism, while also standing up for love and peace. Beauty, brains, talent and style defined them, not just sex appeal. And it was an unbeatable combination. One that has yielded 7 MTV Music Video Awards, 3 Soul Train Music Awards, 2 American Music Awards, a Billboard and Lady of Soul Award and countless Grammy nominations.
Now celebrating over three decades in music, they continue to thrill audiences worldwide. Their legacy includes hit albums, chart-topping collaborations with artists like Salt-N-Pepa and Chance the Rapper, and even a feature in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Fair-goers are welcome to line up at the back of the Sky River Casino Stage venue starting at 5 pm for first-come, first-served seating in the FREE area behind the General Admission seating area. Please note that the free seating area is limited to the first 700 guests.
Want to be up close to the action? Reserved seats for the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage are available now!
If you are having trouble making a purchase, please click here to email customer support.
Can’t find your tickets? Visit the Etix Ticket Retrieval Page.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Verified Fair and Concert tickets are only sold by California State Fair through Etix. We cannot guarantee tickets purchased from any third-party sellers. No refunds or exchanges. NOTE, Fair admission is sold separately. If you purchase a concert ticket you will need a California State Fair admission ticket or Season Pass to access the Fairgrounds.
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