Restrictions: Fair admission is additional; For concert-only tickets, you will need to purchase additional Fair admission to attend. Convenience fees apply. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends August 20. Please note there is no seating at this concert.

Show Type: Alternative Rock

Gates Open: 5:30 PM

Cake

Formed in Sacramento, California, in 1991, CAKE quickly stood apart from the grunge-dominated rock scene of the era with an ever-inventive sound defined by dry, deadpan vocals, sharp wit and trumpet flourishes. Seamlessly blending numerous genres and influences, ranging from alternative rock and funk, to country and pop, the band established itself as a mainstay of American alternative music from the 1990s to today.

CAKE released their debut album, Motorcade of Generosity, in 1994, followed by a string of critically and commercially successful releases, including Fashion Nugget (1996) and Comfort Eagle (2001). Their most recent studio album, Showroom of Compassion (2011), debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and was praised by The New Yorker for its “deadpan brilliance.”

Across their catalog, CAKE has produced numerous chart-topping alt-rock singles, including “Never There,” which reached #1 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart; “The Distance,” their breakthrough single, which climbed to #4 on the Alternative Songs chart; “Short Skirt/Long Jacket,” which peaked at #7 on the Alternative Airplay chart; and “Sick of You,” which rose to #4 on Alternative Songs.

In addition to an active national touring schedule of shows and appearances, CAKE is currently at work on their ninth album, slated for release in fall 2025.

 

ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre and Ticket Info

Arrive early to make it through the security scan into the Borealis Theatre, please read our bag policy here. Concert ticket prices do not include Fair admission. Convenience fees apply. Babes-in-arms (2 & under) are admitted for free to the concert; children aged 3 and up must have a concert ticket. There are no refunds or exchange on concert tickets. During the Fair, concert tickets may also be purchased on the fairgrounds at the Borealis Box Office, across from the Borealis Theatre. The ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre is an open-air theatre; shows take place rain or shine. Both entrance gates open approximately one hour prior to the show. Personal chairs, professional grade cameras, cameras with detachable lenses and recording devices are strictly prohibited. There are 2 entry gates to the theatre; a “wet” gate directly into the alcohol consumption areas and a “dry” gate accessible by all ages. If you enter through the “dry” gate, you may cross into the “wet” area once you’re inside the theatre. To access any area with alcohol consumption, including entering through the “wet” gate, you must be 21 or over and present a valid photo ID, or be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and present a valid photo ID.

Concert Seating Map

There are “wet” (alcohol consumption permitted) and “dry” (no alcohol) areas. To enter the “wet” area, you must be aged 21 or older and present a valid photo ID, or be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and present a valid photo ID. Wheelchair accessible seating areas are available in both the reserved and lawn areas. Some concerts have chairs in the reserved area. There are no chairs in the lawn area. Limited bleacher seating is available on the “wet” side of the lawn area. Please check each concert page for more information.