Lyle Lovett to Close Out 2026 Fair with Labor Day Performance
Contributed by Melissa Keefe
Singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will close out the 2026 Alaska State Fair with a performance on Monday, September 7, at 6 p.m. as the final act in the ConocoPhillips Alaska Concert Series at the Borealis Theatre. Alaska State Fair member and artist presale tickets are on sale now; tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. AKST.
Lovett has spent nearly four decades redefining American music. Since his self-titled debut album in 1986, the Texas-based artist has released 14 albums and built a career that blends country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues with sharp storytelling and barrier-breaking sound.
Known for beloved songs like “If I Had a Boat,” “She’s No Lady” and “Cowboy Man,” Lovett has earned four Grammy Awards, the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award and recognition as Texas State Musician.
Fans can choose between concert-only tickets or tickets including Fair admission (discounted and valid only for the day of the concert). Tickets that include Fair admission must be purchased by Thursday, August 20. Detailed ticket options and pricing are available at alaskastatefair.org. Convenience fees apply to all online ticket purchases.
Lovett is the tenth act announced to date in the 2026 ConocoPhillips Alaska Concert Series lineup, joining indie pop trio AJR on August 21, thrash metal masters MEGADETH on August 22, alt-rockers CAKE on August 27, indie rockers Modest Mouse on August 28, rising country voice Nate Smith on August 29, genre-bending hip-hop artist BigXThaPlug on August 30, folk/country singer-songwriter Max McNown on September 3, heavy metal icons Twisted Sister on September 4, and internationally acclaimed electronic artist deadmau5 on September 5.
Visit alaskastatefair.org for additional details and upcoming concert announcements. For more information, contact Melissa Keefe, director of marketing and communications, atmk@alaskastatefair.org.
Pre-sale available now, general public tickets on sale Friday, May 8, 10 a.m. AKST