Sean Paul to Bring Dancehall Heat to the 2025 Fair
Contributed by Melissa Keefe
Tickets on sale to general public Friday, February 14, 10 a.m. AKST
International dancehall icon Sean Paul will heat up the Alaska State Fair as part of the 2025 ConocoPhillips Alaska Concert Series. The multi-platinum, chart-topping, Grammy®-winning artist will perform Thursday, August 28, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, February 14, at 10 a.m. AKST at alaskastatefair.org.
With a career spanning over three decades, Paul is one of Jamaica’s most successful musical exports, bringing dancehall to the global stage with countless hits and performances in over 120 countries. Rising to fame in the late 1990s with tracks like “Infiltrate” and “No Bligh,” he became an international sensation with hit singles such as “Gimme the Light” and “Get Busy,” featured on the Grammy-winning album, Dutty Rock. His 2005 album Trinity produced the smash hit “Temperature,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100.
With over 33.8 million monthly Spotify listeners, nearly 5 million YouTube subscribers, and more than 6 billion YouTube views, Paul remains a global powerhouse. An eight-time Grammy nominee and winner of Billboard, Soul Train and American Music Awards, his influence extends beyond music, with appearances on major television shows, including his role as Gwen Stefani’s coach advisor on season 22 of The Voice.
Tickets to Sean Paul go on sale at 10 a.m. AKST, Friday, February 14, atalaskastatefair.org.
Paul joins the previously announced acts: Rainbow Kitten Surprise on August 16, “Weird Al” Yankovic on August 17, Chris Tomlin on August 18, Billy Currington on August 23, 3 Doors Down on August 29, and Foreigner on August 30.
Concert-goers have the option to purchase concert-only tickets or tickets including Fair admission. The included admission is at a discounted price and is good for the day of the concert only.
Concert tickets including Fair admission must be purchased by August 14. Details on ticket options and pricing are available on the Fair website. Convenience fees apply to all online concert ticket purchases.
Visit alaskastatefair.org for additional information on this act and upcoming concert announcements. For more information, contact Melissa Keefe, director of marketing and communications, atmk@alaskastatefair.org.