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Come to the Fair. See your band. Cast your vote. Help them advance.<\/b><\/p>\n

Arizona\u2019s homegrown talent is taking over the Backyard Stage every Thursday night!<\/span><\/p>\n

Four Arizona bands will perform live each qualifying night, but only <\/span>one band will advance to the Grand Finale.<\/b> Along with our guest judges, <\/span>the audience gets a vote<\/b> – which means your favorite band needs YOU in the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bring your friends, family and fellow fans to the Arizona State Fair, cheer on your favorite band and cast your vote to help them earn a spot in the Grand Finale inside Veterans Memorial Coliseum on October 29.<\/span><\/p>\n

Battle of the Bands is FREE with Fair admission.<\/b><\/p>\n

How It Works<\/b><\/h3>\n

4 Bands Compete<\/b> \u2192 Each band performs a 20-minute live set.<\/span><\/p>\n

You Help Decide<\/b> \u2192 Guest judges AND the live audience cast their votes.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Band Advances<\/b> \u2192 One winner from each Thursday night moves on to the Grand Finale.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Winner Is Revealed LIVE<\/b> \u2192 Stick around! Each qualifying winner will be announced live after the votes are tallied.<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualifying Rounds<\/b><\/h3>\n

October 1 \u2022 October 8 \u2022 October 15 \u2022 October 22<\/b>
\n<\/b>6:30-8:30 PM | Backyard Stage<\/b><\/p>\n

FREE with Fair admission.<\/b><\/p>\n

IT ALL LEADS TO THE GRAND FINALE<\/b><\/h3>\n

Thursday, October 29 | Veterans Memorial Coliseum<\/b><\/p>\n

Four qualifying-round winners will take over the legendary <\/span>Madhouse on McDowell<\/b> for one final showdown.<\/span><\/p>\n

Four finalists. One stage. One Grand Champion.<\/b><\/p>\n

Come back October 29 to see who will be crowned the <\/span>2026 Arizona State Fair Battle of the Bands Grand Champion and<\/b> take home the $3,000 grand prize!<\/span><\/p>\n

FREE with Fair admission.<\/b><\/p>\n

VIEW GRAND FINALE<\/a><\/p>\n

GET FAIR TICKETS<\/a><\/p>\n

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