KC and The Sunshine Band

One of the most recognizable dance bands of all time will bring decades of hits to the Nebraska State Fair, as KC & The Sunshine Band takes the stage Monday, August 31 inside the Heartland Events Center. The concert is part of the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series and will once again highlight Older Nebraskans Day at the Fair — a long-standing tradition that celebrates the contributions and spirit of Nebraska’s older adults. We are bringing all the disco fun forward with so many classic hits from KC & the band,” said Karli Bartz, Entertainment and Events Director for the Nebraska State Fair. “It’s our Older Nebraskan’s Day matinee but they really do have songs that span multiple generations -- It’s going to be such an energetic show this year.” KC & The Sunshine Band first burst onto the music scene in the 1970s with a distinctive fusion of R&B, funk and pop that helped define the disco era. Led by founder Harry Wayne Casey — known to fans simply as KC — the group created a string of international hits including “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way (I Like It) ” and “Shake Your Booty.” Over the course of their career, KC & The Sunshine Band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and earned numerous honors, including multiple Grammy Awards and an American Music Award. The band made history by scoring four No. 1 pop singles in a single 12-month period, a feat not accomplished since The Beatles. Today, KC & The Sunshine Band continues to tour internationally, performing more than 100 shows each year and bringing their signature high-energy performances to audiences across generations. Older Nebraskans Day has long been one of the most popular traditions of the Nebraska State Fair, welcoming thousands of guests from across the state for a day of connection, celebration and entertainment. The KC & The Sunshine Band concert will take place Monday, August 31 inside the Heartland Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair. Reserved tickets are $30, $40, and $55. Advance tickets include gate admission to the Nebraska State Fair. Pre-sale tickets will be available Wednesday, March 25. Tickets go on sale to the public Thursday, March 26 at www.StateFair.org or at the Nebraska State Fair box office. The Nebraska State Fair is an Etix-exclusive partner. Tickets should only be purchased from statefair.org or in-person at the State Fair box office to ensure valid tickets. In addition to KC & The Sunshine Band, the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series will features the previously announced indoor show in the Heartland Events Center, Christian star Phil Wickham with Jamie MacDonald on Sunday, Aug. 30. Three more outdoor shows at TD Landing are yet to be announced. It All Happens Here: The 2026 Nebraska State Fair returns to Fonner Park in Grand Island for its 17th year, running Friday, August 28 through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. More information about agricultural events and competitions, carnival, entertainment, and musical performances is available at www.StateFair.org. 605 - module_1580 EventDescriptionModule moduleMedium