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The Bandshell at the Oklahoma State Fair is an outdoor fair stage presenting daily live musicians and bands across jazz, blues, hip-hop, rock, country, Christian, classical, and other styles. For musicians, the setting is a true public-event environment with a broad all-ages audience moving between rides, food, exhibits, and the stage. Bands should bring a polished, immediately engaging set and be comfortable with festival scheduling and open-air production. The Bandshell is best suited to local and regional performers that can deliver accessible material and strong stage presence without relying on club intimacy. It offers musicians a high-visibility Oklahoma City performance opportunity where live music is part of the fair’s daily entertainment and can reach listeners well beyond a band’s usual audience.

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405-948-6729, 405-948-6724

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21+
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Blues, Christian, Classical, Country, Hip Hop, Jazz, Rock
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3001 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73107, United States
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405-948-6729, 405-948-6724
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