SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair is thrilled to announce that The Chainsmokers, GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA Diamond-certified duo, will perform at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, August 15.

Known for their boundary-defying fusion of pop, indie, electronic, alternative, and rock, Drew Taggart and Alex Pall have consistently shaped the landscape of popular music. Fans can expect an electrifying performance featuring some of their biggest hits like Closer, Something Just Like This, the GRAMMY®-winning Don’t Let Me Down, and anthemic new classics from Addicted to the cross-genre smash, Don’t Lie.

“Bringing world-class talent like The Chainsmokers to the Illinois State Fair emphasizes our commitment to providing top-tier entertainment for fairgoers,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. 

Tickets for The Chainsmokers are on sale via Ticketmaster. Tier 3 tickets are $85, Tier 2 are $90, Tier 1 are $95, Track seats are $95, and Blue Ribbon seats are $150. A $30 Pre-Show Party ticket is offered as an additional upgrade for all paid concerts.