COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The next two concerts to take place at this summer’s Ohio State Fair have been confirmed.

In addition to Foreigner and Kidz Bop, the Expo Center announced that R&B artist Morris Day will perform with the Gap Band, and New York indie band AJR will have a concert as well. Day and the Gap Band will perform on July 26, and AJR’s concert is scheduled for Aug. 2.

Each concert ticket includes admission to the fair. Follow this link for ticket information.

The Ohio State Fair will run from July 23 to Aug. 3 and will likely include one concert each night at the Celeste Center. Additional concert announcements will be made on Feb. 25 and Mar. 11.

2025 Ohio State Fair concert schedule

  • July 23, 6:30 p.m.: KIDZ BOP
  • July 24, 7 p.m.: Foreigner
  • July 26, 7 p.m.: Morris Day with The Gap Band
  • Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m.: AJR
  • Kidz Bop (Courtesy Photo/Ohio State Fair)
  • Foreigner (Courtesy Photo/Ohio State Fair)
  • Morris Day (Courtesy Photo/Ohio State Fair)
  • AJR (Courtesy Photo/Ohio State Fair)