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Keith Urban to play Illinois State Fair

IL State Fair

Country superstar Keith Urban will perform at the Illinois State Fair this summer. He will headline the grandstand on Aug. 9. Opening act will be MacKenzie Porter.

Urban has released 18 chart topping singles and won numerous awards.

Ticket sales for Keith Urban go on sale Mar. 9 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. Tickets for all other announced show are on sale via Ticketmaster.  

Tier 3 - $85 / Tier 2 - $90 / Tier 1 - $95 / SRO Track - $95 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $150

*A $30 Pre-Show Party ticket is offered as an additional upgrade for all paid concerts.

Four grandstand entertainment nights have been announced. The others include Motley Crue Aug. 10, Jason Isbell Aug. 11 and Jordan Davis Aug. 13.

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