New York State Fair Drops A Concert Lineup Worth Marking Your Calendar

2026 sure has been shaping up to be one of the best concert seasons we've seen in a while. So many shows to choose from, with bands and artists from all types of music taking to stages across the USA and around the globe.

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Toward the end of the summer, one place to catch a great show- well, many great shows- will be at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. Several of the shows have been announced, with a couple of recent additions.

The 2026 Great New York State Fair will kick off on Wednesday, August 26th, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Two areas that will be featuring music include the Chevy Court and the Suburban Park.

Officials of the New York State Fair noted that all concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer, with ticket prices set at $8 for adults. Admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.

The number of national recording acts at this year's fair so far is 41. Shows at the Chevy Court, located near Gate 1, will be daily at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Shows at the Suburban Park, which is located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway, will begin at 8 p.m.

In addition, there will be two special shows on Friday, August 28 and September 4 at Chevy Court at 9 p.m. Here's what we know currently from the New York State Fair:

Suburban Park Shows

• Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 8:00 p.m. • The All-American Rejects
• Thursday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m. • Sean Paul
• Friday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m. • Melissa Etheridge
• Sunday, August 30 at 8:00 p.m. • Flo Rida
• Monday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m. • Ashanti
• Tuesday, September 1 at 8:00 p.m. • Scotty McCreery
• Wednesday, September 2 at 8:00 p.m. • Tori Kelly
• Thursday, September 3 at 8:00 p.m. • ZZ Top
• Friday, September 4 at 8:00 p.m. • Violent Femmes
• Saturday, September 5 at 8:00 p.m. • Trace Adkins
• Monday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m. • Wyclef Jean

Chevy Court Shows

• Wednesday, August 26 at 1:00 p.m. • The Commodores
• Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. • Quiet Riot
• Thursday, August 27 at 1:00 p.m. • The Calling
• Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. • Cooper Alan
• Friday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m. • Kenny Metcalf as Elton
• Friday, August 28 at 6:00 p.m. • Brandy Clark
• Friday, August 28 at 9:00 p.m. • DJ Pretty Mess
• Saturday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. • Maddox Batson
• Sunday, August 30 at 1:00 p.m. • gymclassheroes.
• Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m. • Air Supply
• Monday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. • Aly & AJ
• Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00 p.m. • Pop 2000 Tour
• Wednesday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. • Wilson Phillips
• Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. • Priscilla Block
• Thursday, Sept. 3 at 1:00 p.m. • Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
• Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m. • Jesse McCartney
• Friday, September 4 at 1:00 p.m. • Better Than Ezra
• Friday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. • Braxton Keith
• Friday, September 4 at 9:00 p.m. • Shrek Rave
• Saturday, September 5 from 12:00 to 9:30 p.m is the JAMS Funk Fest

12:00 p.m. • CJack Run: Youth Artists

2:15 p.m. • Kevin Stephens & Free Spirit

3:20 p.m. • Magnetic Flow

4:25 p.m. • Brownskin Band

|5:30 p.m. • TT315

7:30 p.m. • E.U. featuring Sugar Bear

8:35 p.m. • Stokley

• Sunday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m. • The Magic School Bus

For more information, visit the New York State Fair website.