Actor, singer and songwriter Jesse McCartney has been a fixture in pop music for more than two decades, first gaining national attention as a member of the early-2000s boy band Dream Street before launching a successful solo career.
His 2004 debut album, Beautiful Soul, went platinum in the U.S., led by its hit title track, which reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. He followed with a string of pop hits including “Leavin’” — his highest-charting U.S. single at #10 — as well as “How Do You Sleep?,” “Body Language” and “Right Where You Want Me.”
Known for melodic pop with influences ranging from pop-rock to R&B, McCartney has continued to record and tour while continuing to evolve his sound. Most recently, he has explored a funkier, R&B-influenced sound on releases including the 2024 EP All’s Well, featuring “Faux Fur” and “Make a Baby” with Yung Gravy, and 2025’s Weightless, featuring “Trip,” “Dulce” and the title track.
McCartney’s ongwriting has also found success with other artists: McCartney co-wrote Leona Lewis’ international #1 hit “Bleeding Love” with Ryan Tedder.
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.
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.
