Concerts

Concert Series

Amphitheater

Shows start at 8pm

Day of tickets may be purchased starting at 2pm on the Fairgrounds. Just scan the QR in front of the amphitheater to save your seat, while supplies last.

Concerts tickets include Fair admission if purchased up to the day before the show. For the same price of general Fair admission, buy a bleacher ticket and get both a concert ticket and Fair admission.

(Season Pass concert tickets to not include Fair admission, your Pass is your admission ticket.)

Artist Bio

Also known as an R&B Legend, Ginuwine originally began his career when he was a member of Swing Mob in the early 1990s, and signing to Epic Records as a solo artist in the mid-1990s, and has became one of R&B's top artists during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Awakening from pop universality and rock spirit, Neon Trees first began their journey rooting their music with synth soul and robust guitars. This after releasing their first single "Animal", it had reached to No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and a No.1 spot on the Alternative Music Songs chart.

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As the World's No. 1 Tribute band to the all time legends U2, L. A. Vation stands out from other cover bands for hosting shows that are exceedingly replicate an actual U2 show. They have accurately crafted each element from real U2 concerts and have been able to share this with their own shows across the entire world.

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In 1974, .38 Special was born Jacksonville, Florida and has created some of the greatest rock hits of the 1980's like "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up In You" and 40 other singles on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 1980's and 1990's.

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The San Francisco-based Aja Vu band performs the music of Steely Dan as Stealin' Chicago. The Aja Vu show recreates the combination of rock, jazzy blues and unique storytelling that has made the Steely Dan sound endure throughout pop culture for 40+ years!

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Texas-native Clay Walker has built a storied career blending country’s timeless themes with music-of-the-moment timeliness. Clay Walker was in his early twenties when he started rattling off a string of smash hits like “She won't Be Lonely Long,” and "Dreaming With My Eyes Open."

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Brought together by their astrological signs and love for sweet stashes and vintage soft rock, Mustache Harbor is a group of dedicated and talented musicians thrilling audiences across the country with their spot-on renditions of the smoothest music from the 1970’s and 80’s.

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From humble beginnings in small UNLV college clubs to Late Night TV, Purple Reign has been Internationally recognized as the Worlds #1 Prince Tribute. Purple Reign captures the imagination and seamlessly re-creates the blistering performances and raw energy of Prince in his prime and returns you to the era that made "The Artist" an international superstar.

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Starting as a percussionist for the George Duke Band in the mid-1970s, Sheila E. had worked with legendary singer Prince and went solo in 1984. She then was able to go solo and release her debut album “Sheila E. In the Glamorous Life” in June 1984 with record label assistance from Prince.

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Tribute to the much loved, international pop icon Neil Diamond – perform the timeless classics including “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Cherry Cherry;” “Song Sung Blue,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and many more. Super Diamond’s success in America is unprecedented for a tribute band. With a nod from Neil (the man himself), Super Diamond has been embraced by the long time Neil Diamond fan-base and also found huge popularity in the hip rock clubs of America.

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Creating what he calls "TrailerTrap," Blanco Brown has since blurred the lines of Country and Hip-Hop. Drawing upon the rawness and storytelling abilities of his two biggest musical influences, Johnny Cash and Outkast. His debut EP, Blanco Brown, showcases the full range of its creator, who juggles multiple roles as the project's songwriter, producer, vocalist, visionary, and multi-instrumentalist.

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Spending his life sharing the music of his soul, the man born Riley B. King would grow up to be one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, being crowned “The King of the Blues.” Releasing over 50 Albums along the way, The King of The Blues, gathered up other musicians in his wake and melded them into the harmony of his animating passion.

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For a band to continue to thrive 40 years in the music business, the mantra must be, these songs are bigger than any one member. GRAMMY nominated hard rock legends Great White are adding onto that line with the saying: expect the unexpected. It’s rock and roll, baby. The peaks and the valleys haven’t stopped– nor has the music. Great White’s ride runs deep and its passion for the music goes beyond any depth.

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Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed in Long Island, New York in 1967, whose most successful work includes the hard rock and heavy metal songs "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", "Godzilla" and "Burnin' for You". Blue Oyster Cult has sold over 24 million records worldwide, including 7 million records in the United States alone.

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First formed as a backing band, Con Funk Shun became one of the premiere party-funk groups of their time before turning to R&B ballads in the early '80s. Aside from being the primary musicians on all their albums, the band also contributed to each of their albums as writers, arrangers, and producers. Signed to Mercury in 1976, Con Funk Shun hit the top of the R&B charts one year later with "Ffun," written as a tribute to the funk band Brick.

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Playing the very best of both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras, BONFIRE delivers the true sounds of AC/DC and a total visual experience, with authentic AC/DC instruments and the right amplification for authentic tonal sonic quality.

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Often appearing high on the charts, Jalisco, Mexico's large norteño group Banda Machos have, along with Banda el Recodo, paved the way for the la quebradita style in Mexican music, melding banda with ranchera and cumbia to create a more danceable approach to tradition.

*Saffire Tix is the only authorized ticket resource for the 2022 Alameda County Fair Concert Series. To ensure authenticity, tickets must be purchased directly from Saffire or the Fair’s website. Tickets purchased from other websites or vendors will not scan and will not be honored.

Season pass holders do not purchase tickets through this webpage, check your email on how to buy early and save!

Subject to change.

Choose Your Seats

Floor & Club Reserved

Concert ticket includes Fair Admission for day of show

Tickets range from $18-$60

Seat Selection Required

Floor seating:
Floor and Club Seats have seat backs.

Bleacher Section

Concert ticket includes Fair Admission for day of show

Must purchase in advance

Open Seating

Bleacher seating:
Bleachers are bench seats without backs

FREE Lawn Seating

Watch live streaming from the Michelob Ultra Concert Lawn outside the Amphitheater

Free with Fair Admission, no reservation required

Lawn seating:
There are chairs, areas to put out your own blanket or bring your own chairs.

Season Pass Holders Save

Besides unlimited Fair admission, Season Pass holders are entitled to discounts on all concerts, tasting fests & the Fun Run!

Drone Show

Enjoy a nightly Drone Show over the Stella Artois Grandstand following each concert at 9:30pm. On Friday, July 1 enjoy a Drone Show followed by a Fireworks Spectacular show to kick off July 4 weekend! (No fireworks show on July 4.)