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 ShowsWednesday, Aug. 26 at 8:00 p.m. • The All-American RejectsThursday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m. • Sean PaulFriday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m. • Melissa EtheridgeSunday, August 30 at 8:00 p.m. • Flo RidaMonday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m. • AshantiTuesday, September 1 at 8:00 p.m. • Scotty McCreeryWednesday, September 2 at 8:00 p.m. • Tori KellyThursday, September 3 at 8:00 p.m. • ZZ TopFriday, September 4 at 8:00 p.m. • Violent FemmesSaturday, September 5 at 8:00 p.m. • Trace AdkinsMonday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m. • Wyclef JeanChevy Court ShowsWednesday, August 26 at 1:00 p.m. • The CommodoresWednesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. • Quiet RiotThursday, August 27 at 1:00 p.m. • The CallingThursday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. • Cooper AlanFriday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m. • Kenny Metcalf as EltonFriday, August 28 at 6:00 p.m. • Brandy ClarkFriday, August 28 at 9:00 p.m. • DJ Pretty MessSaturday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. • Maddox BatsonSunday, August 30 at 1:00 p.m. • gymclassheroes.Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m. • Air SupplyMonday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. • Aly & AJTuesday, September 1 at 6:00 p.m. • Pop 2000 TourWednesday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. • Wilson PhillipsWednesday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. • Priscilla BlockThursday, Sept. 3 at 1:00 p.m. • Herman’s Hermits starring Peter NooneThursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m. • Jesse McCartneyFriday, September 4 at 1:00 p.m. • Better Than EzraFriday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. • Braxton KeithFriday, September 4 at 9:00 p.m. • Shrek RaveSaturday, 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.

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