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Bret Michaels, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias And More Added To 2026 San Diego County Fair Concert Lineup
Additional acts for the Grandstand series are expected to be announced in May, organizers said.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:55pm
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The 2026 San Diego County Fair's star-studded concert lineup promises to deliver an electrifying summer experience for music and comedy fans.Del Mar TodayThree new headliners - GRiZ with SIPPY, Bret Michaels with Night Ranger, and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias - will join the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the 2026 San Diego County Fair, organizers announced. The acts will perform at the Corona Grandstand Stage during the 20-day fair, which runs from June 10 to July 5 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Why it matters
The San Diego County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the United States, attracting over 1 million visitors annually. The addition of these high-profile music and comedy acts to the concert lineup is expected to further drive attendance and excitement for the fair's 2026 edition.
The details
The newly announced performers will bring a diverse range of entertainment to the fair, including GRiZ's high-energy electronic beats, Bret Michaels' arena-rock anthems with Night Ranger, and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias' laugh-out-loud comedy. Tickets for the newly announced shows will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 18 at 10 a.m., with an early presale for fair newsletter subscribers starting on Wednesday, April 16.
- The 2026 San Diego County Fair will run from June 10 through July 5.
- The newly announced concerts will take place at the fair's Corona Grandstand Stage and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
- Tickets for the newly announced shows will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18.
- A presale for fair newsletter subscribers will be available from 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16 through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 17.
The players
Carlene Moore
CEO of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which produces the San Diego County Fair.
GRiZ
An American electronic music producer and DJ who will perform at the fair with SIPPY.
Bret Michaels
The lead singer of the rock band Poison, who will perform at the fair with Night Ranger.
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias
A popular American comedian who will perform a live show at the fair.
What they’re saying
“Our concert series keeps getting bigger, bolder and more exciting. These new shows will help us create unforgettable nights that reflect the spirit, energy, and diversity of our community.”
— Carlene Moore, CEO of the 22nd District Agricultural Association
What’s next
Additional acts for the Grandstand series are expected to be announced in May, organizers said.
The takeaway
The San Diego County Fair continues to attract top-tier musical and comedy talent, solidifying its reputation as one of the premier county fairs in the country. The diverse lineup of performers announced so far for 2026 is sure to appeal to a wide range of fairgoers and drive strong attendance.
