Several Great Concerts At This Years New York State Fair
Summertime in New York State means there are tons of fun and exciting things to do all over the state.
Whether it's experiencing the energy of NASCAR racing at Watkins Glen or watching New York's only NFL team start another great year of football, the Empire State is one of the best places to be.
In addition to these activities, one of the most exciting events of the year is just around the corner and this year's lineup of entertainment at the Great New York State Fair has lots of people excited.
The Great New York State Fair Is Back For Its 181st Year
Since 1841, the New York State Fair has happened in the Empire State, highlighting some of the best things that New York has to offer. The fair has happened every year for the last 182 years, except for 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated it being canceled for that year.
The state fairgrounds, which sit on Onondaga Lake just outside of Syracuse, sit on more than 370 acres of land and have nearly 400,000 square feet of space for people to enjoy themselves. The Midway features more than 100 rides for adults and kids, along with multiple entertainment stages that host tons of shows and concerts.
Going on for 13 days, the fair runs from Wednesday, August 23 through Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023, from 9:00am – 11:00pm every day. Tickets to the fair are only $6, with children 12 and under and seniors aged 65 and older given free entry.
This Year's New York State Fair Concert Lineup Is Pretty Awesome
The state fair boasts several great concerts at both the Chevy Court and Suburban Park stages.
All concerts are free with fair admission, so you can see several amazing acts like Rebecca Black, Slick Rick, REO Speedwagon, Chubby Checker, Bret Michaels, The Frey, and more for just 6-bucks.
All concerts/acts in the Chevrolet Music Series – including those at Suburban Park – are free to fairgoers at the price of admission. Seating areas in Suburban Park are available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Additional information is provided in the Fair’s Concert Policy.
We've got the full concert list for you below:
- Chubby Checker - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Salt-N-Pepa - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Steven Page - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 2:00 PM Surburban Park
- Lainey Wilson - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- Alex Miller - Thursday, August 24, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Quiet Riot - Thursday, August 24, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Tonic - Thursday, August 24, 2023 2:00 PM Surburban Park
- Theory of a Deadman - Thursday, August 24, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- Mary Lambert - Friday, August 25, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Doechii - Friday, August 25, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Rebecca Black - Friday, August 25, 2023 2:00 PM Surburban Park
- GAYLE - Friday, August 25, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure - Saturday, August 26, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Julio Iglesias Jr. - Saturday, August 26, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Slick Rick - Saturday, August 26, 2023 2:00 PM Surburban Park
- George Thorogood and The Destroyers - Saturday, August 26, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- The Prodigals - Sunday, August 27, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Matt Stell - Sunday, August 27, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Boys World - Sunday, August 27, 2023 2:00 PM Surburban Park
- Bell Biv Devoe - Sunday, August 27, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone - Monday, August 28, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Anne Wilson - Monday, August 28, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- REO Speedwagon - Monday, August 28, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- Tommy James and the Shondells - Tuesday, August 29, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Bret Michaels - Tuesday, August 29, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Tyler Hubbard - Tuesday, August 29, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- Danielle Ponder - Wednesday, August 30, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Chapel Hart - Wednesday, August 30, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Ann Wilson - Wednesday, August 30, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- Avalanche - Thursday, August 31, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Lee Greenwood - Thursday, August 31, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Ludacris - Thursday, August 31, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- Crash Adams - Friday, September 1, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- The Fray - Friday, September 1, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Danielle Bradbery - Friday, September 1, 2023 2:00 PM Surburban Park
- J.I.D - Friday, September 1, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- DJ Dretronix - JAMS Funk Fest 2k23 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 12:00 PM Chevy Court
- JAMS Funk Fest 2k23 Youth Performances - Saturday, September 2, 2023 12:30 PM Chevy Court
- Brownskin Band - JAMS Funk Fest 2k23 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 1:30 PM Chevy Court
- Fallout From WAR - JAMS Funk Fest 2k23 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 2:45 PM Chevy Court
- Trump Tight 315 - JAMS Funk Fest 2k23 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 4:00 PM Chevy Court
- The Blacklites - JAMS Funk Fest 2k23 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 5:15 PM Chevy Court
- Brick - JAMS Funk Fest 2k23 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 6:45 PM Chevy Court
- Dazz Band - JAMS Funk Fest 2k23 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 8:15 PM Chevy Court
- Claire Rosinkranz - Saturday, September 2, 2023 2:00 PM Surburban Park
- Quinn XCII - Saturday, September 2, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza - Sunday, September 3, 2023 1:00 PM Chevy Court
- Joywave - Sunday, September 3, 2023 6:00 PM Chevy Court
- Elvie Shane - Sunday, September 3, 2023 2:00 PM Surburban Park
- Yung Gravy featuring bbno$ - Sunday, September 3, 2023 8:00 PM Surburban Park
- The High Kings - Monday, September 4, 2023 12:00 PM Chevy Court
- Foghat - Monday, September 4, 2023 4:00 PM Chevy Court
- Hairball - Monday, September 4, 2023 1:00 PM Surburban Park
- Skid Row - Monday, September 4, 2023 6:00 PM Surburban Park