# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Great American State Fair 2026 - Garth Brooks to perform
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Witness a monumental moment in live music history as global country music superstar Garth Brooks takes the stage to kick off Summerfest 2026 and anchor the Great American State Fair celebrations. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this landmark opening-night concert marks the best-selling solo artist's first-ever appearance at Summerfest and his first performance in the city of Milwaukee in over a decade.Concert Experience and Pre-Party DetailsGarth Brooks brings his legendary, high-energy stage presence and unparalleled catalog of country hits to launch the festival a day before the main grounds officially open. To celebrate his return, an official Garth Brooks Pre-Party will take place inside the South Gate of Henry Maier Festival Park. Starting early in the evening, the pre-party features live entertainment, curated food selections, beer, wine, and specialty country-themed cocktails. Public tickets for this highly anticipated amphitheater show officially open for sale on Friday, September 12, at 10:00 AM Central Time through Ticketmaster and the venue box office. Because this stands as his only announced 2026 tour date, demand is historically high and an immediate sell-out is expected.Festival Access and Summerfest OverviewAs an incredible added value for attendees, every single concert ticket purchased for the Garth Brooks opening night includes complimentary general admission to Summerfest 2026, valid for use on any subsequent day of the multi-week run. Recognized globally as the World's Largest Music Festival, Summerfest spans across 75 acres and 12 distinct stages along Milwaukee's scenic lakefront. The main 2026 festival runs over three consecutive weekends, specifically June 18 through 20, June 25 through 27, and July 2 through 4, 2026, featuring a massive lineup of diverse headliners including James Taylor, Hozier, Lainey Wilson, Megan Thee Stallion, and The Lumineers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/great-american-state-fair-2026-garth-brooks-to-perform/200030092104234
- **Event Categories**: it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 73

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: National Mall
- **lat**: 38.888734677389
- **long**: -77.039499521206
- **full address**: National Mall, Washington D.C., Washington, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Great American State Fair 2026 - Garth Brooks to perform
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/39da77d9b6fd62d7cb978e8d29f843c454e22c53ebda8c65512c2fdc49228a99-rimg-w497-h617-dc5a5f02-gmir?v=1780041843

## Comments

- [Christian Roth | 2026-06-13 13:03:15] I don’t want to have anything to do with an event that is related to Trump and his Nazis. I’m not excited about 250 yrs- it’s been hijacked as an ego trip for their leader.

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Great American State Fair 2026 - Garth Brooks to perform being held?
  - **A:** Great American State Fair 2026 - Garth Brooks to perform takes place on Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at National Mall, Washington D.C., Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Great American State Fair 2026 - Garth Brooks to perform?
  - **A:** Great American State Fair 2026 - Garth Brooks to perform is organized by Jason Bryan.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Great American State Fair 2026 - Garth Brooks to perform is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Festival",
        "name": "Great American State Fair 2026 - Garth Brooks to perform",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/39da77d9b6fd62d7cb978e8d29f843c454e22c53ebda8c65512c2fdc49228a99-rimg-w497-h617-dc5a5f02-gmir?v=1780041843",
        "startDate": "2026-06-28",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/great-american-state-fair-2026-garth-brooks-to-perform/200030092104234",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "National Mall",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "Washington D.C.",
                "addressLocality": "Washington",
                "addressRegion": "DC",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "38.888734677389",
                "longitude": "-77.039499521206"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Witness a monumental moment in live music history as global country music superstar Garth Brooks takes the stage to kick off Summerfest 2026 and anchor the Great American State Fair celebrations. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisc",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Jason Bryan",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/jason-bryan/21239864"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```