Hairball Replaces Rod Stewart at Minnesota State Fair Following Cancellation
Hairball, an '80s rock tribute band, will perform at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on September 1st, replacing Rod Stewart. Stewart canceled his performance due to a coronary stent procedure. The show, which will also feature a guest performance by…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 21, 2026 —
An ’80s rock tribute band, Hairball, is set to perform at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on September 1st, stepping in as a replacement for Rod Stewart. The veteran singer canceled his scheduled performance due to a planned coronary stent procedure.
The concert, featuring a guest appearance by Slave Raider, will be held at the Grandstand and is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Admission to the show is included with the regular price of fair admission.
Rod Stewart’s withdrawal from the performance comes as a result of a medical necessity, requiring him to undergo a coronary stent procedure. The details regarding the exact date or expected recovery timeline for Stewart’s procedure were not provided.
Hairball, known for its ’80s rock music impersonations, will now headline the Grandstand performance. Slave Raider will also be featured as a guest performer during the event.
The Minnesota State Fair runs from August 22nd through September 2nd. Further details about the fair, including ticket information and a full schedule of events, can be found on the official Minnesota State Fair website.
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