Here are all the free concerts you can see at the 2023 Arizona State Fair
The Arizona State Fair Concert Series will return to Veterans Memorial Coliseum after a three-year hiatus, but there are plenty of other opportunities to see live music at the 2023 fair, assuming you like tribute artists.
And those tribute shows won’t cost you extra once you’ve paid to get into the fair, unlike the coliseum concerts, which are $25 and up.
In a break with fair tradition, all seats in the coliseum are reserved this year. Concert ticket prices include fair admission ($15; free for kids 7 and younger).
Here’s a full list of the tribute bands at the 2023 Arizona State Fair and everything else you need to know before you go.
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Arizona State Fair 2023 tribute bands
All shows start at 6 p.m. on the Backyard Stage.
Friday, Sept. 22: Riff/Raff, a high-voltage tribute to AC/DC
Saturday, Sept. 23: Chicago the Tribute
Sunday, Sept. 24: Evil Waze, the ultimate Santana tribute
Thursday, Sept. 28: Mini Kiss
Friday, Sept. 29: Mini Kiss
Saturday, Sept. 30: Outlaw Mariachi
Friday, Oct. 5: Queen Nation
Saturday, Oct. 6: Sticky Stones tribute to the Rolling Stones
Sunday, Oct. 7: Skynnrd Lynnyrd
Sunday, Oct. 8: Sweet Tina
Thursday, Oct. 12: When Doves Cry tribute to Prince
Friday, Oct. 13: Rock With You Michael Jackson tribute
Saturday, Oct. 14: Shades of Billy tribute to Billy Joel
Sunday, Oct. 15: Amor Prohibido Selena tribute show
Thursday, Oct. 19: One of These Nights songs of the Eagles
Friday, Oct. 20: Black Eyed Tease
Thursday, Oct. 26: Wanted Bon Jovi Tribute
Friday, Oct. 27: Uptown Funk tribute to Bruno Mars
Saturday, Oct. 28: Unchained Van Halen tribute
Sunday, Oct. 29: Green Today
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Arizona State Fair Concert Series lineup
For those who don’t mind paying extra, here's who's playing the 2023 Arizona State Fair Concert Series in the coliseum.
Friday, Oct. 13: Walker Hayes
Saturday, Oct. 14: Becky G
Friday, Oct. 20: Ne-Yo
Saturday, Oct. 21: Brothers Osborne
Friday, Oct. 27: Violent Femmes
Saturday, Oct. 28: Carly Pearce
All concerts start at 7 p.m.
How to get Arizona State Fair admission tickets
Fair admission is $15; free for kids 7 and younger, available online at azstatefair.com.
You can print out your tickets at home, receive a mobile ticket for free or have your ticket mailed for $2.50. If you waited until the last minute to purchase your ticket online, you can have it express mailed for $19.95.
When is the Arizona State Fair 2023 open?
The Arizona State Fair runs Sept. 22-Oct. 29, 2023. Here are the hours and days it's open:
Thursdays: Noon-9 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: Noon-10 p.m.
Sundays: Noon-9 p.m.
Mondays-Wednesdays: Closed.
Where is the Arizona State Fair 2023?
The Arizona State Fair is at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. The cross streets are 19th Avenue and McDowell Road.
Arizona State Fair 2023 parking
Here's what it costs to park:
West Lot (Encanto Boulevard between 19th and 20th avenues): $8.
North Lot (Monte Vista Road and 19th Avenue): $12.
VIP (Bottom right corner of the North Lot): $30 and can be reserved at the Arizona State Fair website.
Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @EdMasley.
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