A legendary rock n’ roll band will take the stage at the Illinois State Fair next year. Def Leppard announced it will play the State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, August 16. The band has sold more than 110 million albums and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Following a year of big name performers spanning country, grunge, rock and rap, the Illinois State Fair has announced its first grandstand headliner for 2024 -- and fans of the 1980s may go wild.

Thinking of heading to the 2025 Illinois State Fair? The first two music headliners have been announced. Here's what you need to know.

Rock group Def Leppard is set to perform at the 2025 Illinois State Fair. Def Leppard, known for hits such as “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Photograph,” and “Love Bites,” is set to take the stage on Saturday,

The announcement comes one day after organizers announced iconic 1980s rock band Def Leppard would headline the grandstand stage on Aug. 16, 2025.

The 2025 edition of Rock The South has announced its headliners. According to its website, the musical festival will feature Hank Williams Jr., Kid Rock, Nickelback, Treaty Oak Revival, and 3 Doors Down.