Tommy James & The Shondells are set to take over the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone joining as the special guest. The booking slides into a Grandstand slate that already includes Bonnie Raitt, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Sierra Ferrell and Rod Stewart with Richard Marx. Tickets for Grandstand performances are scheduled to go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. The 2026 Great Minnesota Get‑Together runs from Thursday, Aug. 27 through Labor Day.
Show Details and Ticketing
The State Fair’s official Grandstand listing has Tommy James & The Shondells on the big stage Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at 7 p.m., with reserved-seat tickets priced from $33 to $43.75 and Party Deck options from $43 to $53.75, according to Minnesota State Fair. The listing also notes that tickets are set to go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 through the fair’s ticketing partner and by phone.
Tommy James, Herman's Hermits and the Hits
Tommy James & The Shondells are known for a string of pop rock staples, including “Crimson & Clover,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion” and “I Think We’re Alone Now,” and the group has amassed dozens of gold and platinum records over the decades, per FOX 9. Peter Noone first broke out as the teenage frontman of Herman’s Hermits and continues to tour regularly with the band, as reported by WJON.
Where This Show Sits in the Grandstand Run
The Tommy James date lands in a late August stretch that already includes Bonnie Raitt on Aug. 27, “Weird Al” Yankovic on Aug. 28, Sierra Ferrell on Aug. 30 and Rod Stewart with Richard Marx on Sept. 1, according to Minnesota State Fair. Grandstand concerts traditionally wrap up each night with a fireworks display, which helps make them one of the fair’s prime evening draws during the 12 day run.
What Fans Should Know Before Buying
Expect plenty of interest once tickets are released, with FOX 9 noting the price ranges, sale time and that seats will be available online and by phone beginning Feb. 27. Fans should also remember that Grandstand tickets do not include State Fair admission, and that official tickets are sold only through the State Fair Ticket Office and its authorized seller.
