{"id":30365,"date":"2026-02-11T08:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T14:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=30365"},"modified":"2026-02-11T08:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T14:13:14","slug":"matchbox-twenty-to-perform-at-illinois-state-fair-on-august-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/30365-matchbox-twenty-to-perform-at-illinois-state-fair-on-august-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Matchbox Twenty to Perform at Illinois State Fair on August 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><div>Generational hits and pop rock is headed to Springfield as Matchbox Twenty takes over the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Sunday, August 16, 2026. With a catalog packed with era-defining songs, the band promises a night fairgoers won\u2019t forget.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Few bands have woven themselves as seamlessly into the fabric of American popular culture as Matchbox Twenty. With timeless anthems like \u201c<em>3AM,\u201d \u201cPush,\u201d \u201cUnwell,\u201d \u201cBent,\u201d \u201cIf You\u2019re Gone,\u201d and \u201cShe\u2019s So Mean<\/em>,\u201d the band has earned hits in each of the last three decades. From dominating radio airwaves and MTV to amassing billions of streams worldwide, Matchbox Twenty\u2019s enduring appeal has led to over 40 million records sold globally, multiple GRAMMY\u00ae Award nominations, and sold-out performances across arenas, amphitheaters, and stadiums around the world.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cMatchbox Twenty is one of the most recognizable names in pop rock, and we\u2019re thrilled to welcome them to the Illinois State Fair,\u201d\u00a0said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. \u201cIt\u2019s a great fit for the diverse music fans who come to the Illinois State Fair.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The band\u2019s catalog includes the diamond-certified, 12x-platinum classic\u00a0<em>Yourself or Someone Like You<\/em>\u00a0[1996], quadruple-platinum\u00a0<em>Mad Season<\/em>\u00a0[2000], double-platinum\u00a0<em>More Than You Think You Are<\/em>\u00a0[2002], and gold-certified\u00a0<em>North\u00a0<\/em>[2012], which marked their first No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200. Their most recent album,\u00a0<em>Where The Light Goes<\/em>\u2014their first in 11 years\u2014finds the band once again delivering songs that are real, relevant, and deeply relatable.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Comprised of Rob Thomas, Brian Yale, Paul Doucette, and Kyle Cook, Matchbox Twenty continues to evolve while staying true to what fans love most: honest storytelling, unforgettable melodies, and songs that soundtrack life\u2019s biggest moments.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cMatchbox Twenty brings an incredible energy and a catalog of songs that instantly resonates with audiences,\u201d\u00a0said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark.\u00a0\u201cThis show will be a can\u2019t-miss moment for fairgoers who grew up with their music and for a whole new generation discovering it.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Tickets for Matchbox Twenty will go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10 a.m. via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/illinois-state-fairgrounds-il-state-fair-tickets-springfield\/venue\/57371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/illinois-state-fairgrounds-il-state-fair-tickets-springfield\/venue\/57371&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770850045583000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1eb4CgwkhHYizccXuDrIL3\">Ticketmaster<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Tier 3 &#8211; $75 \/ Tier 2 &#8211; $85 \/ Tier 1 &#8211; $95 \/ Track &#8211; $100 \/ Blue Ribbon &#8211; $150<\/div>\n<div>*A $30 Pre-Show Party ticket is offered as an additional upgrade for all paid concerts.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Mark your calendars for the 2026\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/statefair.illinois.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/statefair.illinois.gov\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770850045583000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zE46OqC-ycXdYGe5OBkEp\">Illinois State Fair<\/a>, August 13 through August 23 in Springfield.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Generational hits and pop rock is headed to Springfield as Matchbox Twenty takes over the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Sunday, August 16, 2026. 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