Megadeth and Exodus to rock the California Mid-State Fair

By Paso Robles Press · Mon Mar 23 2026

PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair will host legendary metal band Megadeth with special guest Exodus on Monday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series in the Chumash Grandstand Arena.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27, at 10 a.m. and range from $50 to $90 (pit). Fair admission is sold separately. Tickets are available at MidStateFair.com and Ticketmaster.com.

Formed in 1983, Megadeth, led by vocalist and guitarist Dave Mustaine, has been a defining force in heavy metal for over four decades. With more than 50 million records sold worldwide, a GRAMMY® Award, 12 additional nominations, and nine Top 10 Billboard 200 entries, the band’s influence spans generations. Iconic albums such as Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?, Rust in Peace, and Countdown to Extinction are celebrated as classics of the genre, while their 2026 release debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200—the band’s highest debut week ever.

Exodus, opening the show, are Bay Area thrash pioneers with a career spanning over 40 years. From their 1985 debut Bonded By Blood to their latest albums, Exodus has earned a reputation as one of the most intense live acts in metal, continuing to define thrash for new generations.

The California Mid-State Fair runs July 15–26, at 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles. For more information on the concert and fair, visit www.midstatefair.com