The X

The 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup is officially complete, and it's packed with chart-topping stars, legendary performers, and unforgettable live shows.

⭐ Bailey Zimmerman
⭐ Lainey Wilson
⭐ Matchbox Twenty
⭐ 38 Special (FREE Concert!)
⭐ Ziggy Marley
⭐ Wiz Khalifa
⭐ The Avett Brothers
⭐ Ella Langley (SOLD OUT)
⭐ The Chicks
⭐ Shinedown

From country and rock to reggae, hip-hop, and everything in between, there's a show for every music fan this August.

Which concert are you most excited to see? 👇

🎟️ Tickets available now at Ticketmaster.com and the Illinois State Fair Box Office.

https://www.nprillinois.org/show/cv-x

Listen this Saturday night 5 to 7 to CV-X, featuring a preview of the next Levitt AMP Springfield show with Shawn Holt & the Teardrops and Devin C. Williams, plus a recap from last week’s Gizzae and Paul Bill Jr. show.

Also, new local music from Crash Planet, Blue Iris, Attic Salt, Ashley Riley, and a tribute to the late David Clayton Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears.

CV-X A variation where Community Voices intersects with The X from NPR Illinois. Musician interviews from Community Voices combined with local music from The X, previews of artists performing in central Illinois, new and timely music from our locally programmed streaming service – The X, also available...