Minnesota State Fair Announces New Final Grandstand Headlining Act For 2025

Just when we thought we knew this year's lineup, we got thrown a curveball. But I am actually more excited about the way things have shaped up now!

A couple of weeks ago, we got what the Minnesota State Fair thought was their final Grandstand headliner announcement when they shared Nelly would lead a 4-act show that also includes Ja Rule, Mya, and Ying Yang Twins.

Then, Steve Miller Band announced they were cancelling their entire upcoming tour due to broad weather concerns like wildfires, flooding, and the like. That created a sudden opening for August 28 at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand.

The fair is making refunds available for the Steve Miller Band performance, but fair organizers said they intended to find a replacement act, and they just announced it!

Who is the new Minnesota State Fair Grandstand headliner?

In what should hopefully now be the last Grandstand announcement for 2025, fair organizers announced Daryl Hall of the famed 1980s duo Hall & Oates will be the new headliner for August 28.

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Daryl is the more prominent vocal figure of the Hall & Oates duo, also having a career as a solo artist and host of a music-oriented TV show and web series called "Live From Daryl's House."

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This is one of those shows where, if you know, you know this will be a fun time. If you don't, I'm telling you it will be a good show! I haven't personally seen Daryl play (and I'd love to see both him and John together), but people who have seen him say it's a great show!

Daryl is being joined by special guest The Rascals, who were the original opening act for Steve Miller Band, and still maintain that role for this show.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 1, at 10 am and can be purchased through the State Fair website. Prices range from $44 to $74.75 for reserved seats and $88 to $100.25 for the Party Deck.

Daryl and The Rascals join a great lineup for 2025! Here's a look at the entire 2025 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand schedule: