Second “Weird Al” and Foreigner shows added to state fair concert series

A second “Weird Al” Yankovic show and classic rock legends Foreigner have been added to the Alaska State Fair’s 2025 ConocoPhillips Alaska Concert Series.

“Weird Al,” a record-breaking comedy recording artist, will now perform twice on Aug. 17, 2025, at both 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets for the 6 p.m. have already sold out.

Foreigner, which was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will hit the Borealis stage Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the second “Weird Al” show go on sale Nov. 1. Tickets for the Foreigner show are currently available at alaskastatefair.org.

“Weird Al,” became a comedy icon with parodies like “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” and “Amish Paradise.”

Foreigner is known for hits such as “I Want to Know What Love is,” “Hot Blooded” and “Juke Box Hero.”

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