2026 sure has been shaping up to be one of the best concert seasons we’ve seen in a while.\u00a0So many shows to choose from, with bands and artists from all types of music taking to stages across the USA and around the globe.<\/p>\n
Read More: Catch Up On Binghamton Area Local News<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n In addition, there will be two special shows on Friday, August 28 and September 4 at\u00a0Chevy Court at 9 p.m.\u00a0Here’s what we know currently from the New York State Fair:<\/p>\n Suburban Park ShowsWednesday, Aug. 26 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0The All-American RejectsThursday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Sean PaulFriday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Melissa EtheridgeSunday, August 30 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Flo RidaMonday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0AshantiTuesday, September 1 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Scotty McCreeryWednesday, September 2 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Tori KellyThursday, September 3 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0ZZ TopFriday, September 4 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Violent FemmesSaturday, September 5 at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Trace AdkinsMonday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Wyclef JeanChevy Court ShowsWednesday, August 26 at 1:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0The CommodoresWednesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Quiet RiotThursday, August 27 at 1:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0The CallingThursday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Cooper AlanFriday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Kenny Metcalf as EltonFriday, August 28 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Brandy ClarkFriday, August 28 at 9:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0DJ Pretty MessSaturday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Maddox BatsonSunday, August 30 at 1:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0gymclassheroes.Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Air SupplyMonday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Aly & AJTuesday, September 1 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Pop 2000 TourWednesday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Wilson PhillipsWednesday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Priscilla BlockThursday, Sept. 3 at 1:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Herman\u2019s Hermits starring Peter NooneThursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Jesse McCartneyFriday, September 4 at 1:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Better Than EzraFriday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Braxton KeithFriday, September 4 at 9:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Shrek RaveSaturday, September 5 from 12:00 to 9:30 p.m is the\u00a0JAMS Funk Fest<\/p>\n 12:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0CJack Run: Youth Artists<\/p>\n 2:15 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Kevin Stephens & Free Spirit<\/p>\n 3:20 p.m.\u00a0\u2022 Magnetic Flow<\/p>\n 4:25 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Brownskin Band<\/p>\n |5:30 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0TT315<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0E.U. featuring Sugar Bear<\/p>\n 8:35 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Stokley<\/p>\n Sunday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0The Magic School Bus<\/p>\n For more information, visit the New York State Fair website.<\/a><\/p>\n QUIZ: Can You Identify These Awesome ’80s Movies From Just a Single Freeze-Frame? <\/p>\n From a stranded alien trying to phone home to a group of kids on a treasure hunt, see how many of these iconic \u201980s blockbusters you can recognize from a single freeze frame.<\/p>\n