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 14. 

Show Type: Country

Gates Open: 4:30 PM 

Dwight Yoakam

With his unmistakable voice, rhinestone flair and signature blend of honky-tonk, rock and bluegrass, Dwight Yoakam has carved out a singular place in American music. Since breaking out with his 1986 debut Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., Yoakam has sold over 26 million albums worldwide, earned 21 Grammy nominations (with multiple wins), and scored a string of chart-topping hits including “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere,” “Fast as You,” “Little Sister,” “Honky Tonk Man” and “Streets of Bakersfield,” his iconic duet with Buck Owens.

A pioneer of the “California country” sound, Yoakam helped revive classic Bakersfield twang for a new generation, infusing it with a rock ‘n’ roll spirit all his own. His latest release, Brighter Days—his 21st studio album—showcases his enduring vocal power and songwriting range, with standout tracks like the high-energy “I Don’t Know How to Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom).” His influence reaches far beyond country—landing him collaborations with artists from Post Malone to Chris Hillman, and appearances everywhere from Stagecoach to the Greek Theatre.

Also an accomplished actor, Yoakam has appeared in more than 40 films and television projects. On stage, he continues to perform with his longtime band, delivering a mix of boot-stomping barnburners and heartfelt ballads. In 2024, he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americana Music Association’s Honors and Awards ceremony, and he remains active in the studio with new music on the way.

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.