Pre-Show Party - Matchbox Twenty

Pre-Show Party event does NOT include a concert ticket. This event can be purchased in addition to a concert ticket. You MUST have both Pre-Show Party ticket AND Concert ticket to enter the Party Tent. (No Exceptions - both will be scanned at entry). Entry to Party Tent is located along fence line south of Grandstand Stage in Parking Lot 18A (infield). Party includes: Food bar, Early concert entry, entertainment, giveaways, etc. Party is 1-1/2 hours in length - Ends when gates to venue open (generally 1 hour prior to concert start time). (Ex. If party start time is 5:30pm, party ends at 7pm). Late arrivals after party has closed will NOT be allowed entry into or through the party tent - they will be required to enter the venue through Gate listed on their concert ticket. All attendees will enter venue from party area.

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 13 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM

Main Gate Insider Pre-Sale : Thu, 12 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM

FFA-4H AG Pre-Sale : Thu, 12 Feb 2026 at 07:00 AM

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