Phoenix fairgoers are getting a double shot of star power this fall, with Latin pop favorite Becky G and punk lifers The Offspring locked in as fresh headliners for the Arizona State Fair's 2026 Coliseum Concert Series.
Becky G is slated for Friday, Oct. 9, and The Offspring follow on Friday, Oct. 16, both inside the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Organizers say tickets for the new dates go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with a Fair Fandom presale starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Each concert ticket also covers your fair admission, so one purchase gets you the show and the midway.
Fair officials rolled out the new bookings this week, as reported by Phoenix New Times. Both concerts are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and are billed as "An Evening With" events, meaning no opening acts, just full sets from the headliners. It will be The Offspring's Arizona State Fair debut, while Becky G returns to a familiar room after Coliseum shows in 2019 and 2023.
Tickets and presales
Tickets for Becky G and The Offspring will be sold through the Arizona State Fair's concert page, with reserved-seat upgrades available for Coliseum shows, according to the Arizona State Fair. The fair's visitor FAQ notes that doors typically open an hour before showtime and that all Coliseum seats include fair admission, so fans can roll in early to hit the food stands and rides before heading to their seats. Those eyeing the presale are encouraged to sign up for the free Fair Fandom newsletter for early access.
Early lineup and prices
Earlier this month the fair confirmed Tempe-born Gin Blossoms for Oct. 2 and country singer Russell Dickerson for Oct. 17, and Phoenix New Times reports that tickets for those shows currently range roughly between $54 and $108. The outlet also notes that more Coliseum announcements are expected in the coming weeks, leaving room for a few more big nights under the arena roof.
Why the Coliseum matters
The Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, long nicknamed the "Madhouse on McDowell," has hosted national acts and remains a central piece of the fairgoing experience, according to the State Fair. With Becky G and The Offspring now on the calendar, organizers are aiming for arena-level nights that draw different crowds into the same historic building. For updates and ticket links as the series fills out, keep an eye on the Arizona State Fair concert page.
