Pre-Show Party - Matchbox Twenty
Schedule
Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Illinois State Fair | Springfield, IL
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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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Where is it happening?
Illinois State Fair, Big Slide State Fair, Main St, Springfield, IL 62702, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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