The Great New York State Fair 2023 Concert Lineup Announced

The Great New York State Fair 2023 lineup has been announced with a wide variety of genres, including rock, pop, and more. The 2023 season will kick off on Aug. 23 and wrap up on Sept. 1, Labor Day.

The Great New York State Fair 2023

Founded in 1832 by a group of local farmers for agriculture and local fairs, The Great New York State Fair did not become a musical showcase until the 1950s and 1960s, when the fair began gearing towards entertainment. Last year artists that performed at the State Fair included Foreigner, City Girls, 24KGoldn, and more, with some new faces making their State Fair debuts, like Coin and Lizzy McAlpine.

The Great New York State Fair 2023
Foreigner at the State Fair 2022, photo by Perri Sage

The biggest names tend to go on the Chevy Park stage, but recently the New York State Fair announced that after two years of confusion the name will be changed to Suburban Park, still at the same location.

Chevy Court Stage- Free Admission

Chubby Checker- Aug. 23 at 1 p.m.

Chubby Checker will be making his fifth performance at the Fair, and second in as many years. He is best known for “The Twist,” the first number-one song of all time from Billboard’s Hot 100, but also for releasing hits throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond with “The Hucklebuck,” “Slow Twistin’,” “Limbo Rock,” and more. Checker is set to take the Chevy Court Stage at 1:00 p.m.

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone– Aug. 28 at 1 p.m.

Herman’s Hermits are an English rock group formed in 1964 in Manchester and fronted by singer Peter Noone. They make their return to the Chevy Court stage at 1 p.m. to play through their catalog of hits, including “I’m Henry the VIII I Am,” “I’m Into Something Good,” and “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter.”

The Great New York State Fair 2023

Tommy James and the Shondells-Aug. 29 at 1 p.m.

Tommy James and the Shondells have been featured in more than 60 films and 50 television shows, and continue to be covered by artists spanning multiple genres, including Billy Joel Armstrong, Carlos Santana, Cher, and more. Chevy Court audiences can look forward to hearing hits including “MONY MONY,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion” and “Crimson and Clover,” as they take the stage at 1 p.m.

Bret Michaels-Aug. 29 at 6 p.m.

Bret Michaels gained fame as the frontman of the rock band Poison who has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and 15 million records in the United States alone. His iconic smash hits include “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Nothin’ But A Good Time,” “Talk Dirty to Me,” his cover of “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and more. This will be his third appearance at the Fair, most recently performing at Chevy Court in 2017 as a solo artist, and played the Grandstand with Poison and Cinderella in 2002.

The Fray- Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.

The Fray formed in 2002 when high school friends Isaac Slade (lead vocalist and pianist) and Joe King (vocals, guitar) ran into one another in a Denver guitar shop. After adding Ben Wysocki (drums) and Dave Welsh (lead guitar), the band landed on a name by asking people to write down ideas on pieces of paper. They burst onto the pop scene with their hits “How to Save a Life,” “You Found Me,” and of course, “Over My Head (Cable Car),” and earned a spot on Billboards’ Artists of the Decade list.

Also performing

Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.- Salt-N-Pepa

Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.- Quiet Riot

Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.- Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure 

Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.- Julio Iglesias Jr. 

Aug. 27 at 1 p.m.- The Prodigals

Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.- Matt Stell

Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.- Anne Wilson

Aug. 29 at 1 p.m.- Tommy James and the Shondells

Aug. 30 at 1 p.m.- Danielle Ponder

Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.- Chapel Hart

Sept. 1 at 1 p.m.- Crash Adams

Sept. 2 at 12-9:45 p.m.- JAMS Funk Fest Featuring: Brick (6:45 p.m.) & Dazz Band (8:15 p.m.)

Sept. 3 at 1 p.m.- Disney Junior Live On tour: Costume Palooza

Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.- Joywave

Sept. 4 at 12 p.m.- The High Kings

Sept. 4 at 4 p.m.- Foghat

Suburban Park- Free Admission

Theory of a Deadman- Aug. 24 at 8 p.m.

Theory of a Deadman are multiplatinum rockers, best known for “RX (Medicine),” “Bad Girlfriend,” “Not Meant to Be,” and other hits. They were launched into the scene in 2002 because of their unique sound, resurrected in their eighth studio album Dinosaur, out March 17. This will be their third performance at the Great New York State Fair, playing at Chevy Court in 2012 and 2019.

The Great New York State Fair 2023

REO Speedwagon- Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.

REO Speedwagon was formed in 1967 and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, known for their relentless touring as well as for jump-starting the flourishing rock movement in the Midwest. From 1977 to 1989, REO Speedwagon released nine consecutive albums all certified Platinum or higher, and sold 40 million records overall. The landmark Hi Infidelity album, which contained the massive hit singles “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run,” spent 15 weeks in the Number 1 slot in 1980.

Tyler Hubbard- Aug. 29 at 8 p.m.

Tyler Hubbard is best known as a former member of the Nashville-based duo Florida Georgia Line. After that duo went on hiatus in 2021, Hubbard began recording as a solo artist and released his highly anticipated debut album last month. Hubbard’s debut solo song, “5 Foot 9” is his 20th Number One hit, and right now, “Dancin’ In The Country” continues to climb the Country Top 30 and Billboard Top 200 music charts. This will be his third time performing at the Fair and his first time performing solo.

J.I.D.- Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.

Critically acclaimed rapper J.I.D. has been hailed as “one of rap’s best storytellers,” by Rolling Stone and his most recent album topped several big “Best of 2022” lists. He made his way onto the rap scene in 2015, steadily gaining momentum and amassing new fans after every new project. His collaboration with Imagine Dragons yielded “Enemy” and propelled J.I.D to global fame.

Yung Gravy and bbno$- Sept. 3 at 8 p.m.

Yung Gravy first got popular with the release of “Mr. Clean” on Soundcloud in 2016. Then, in the span of six years, he accumulated such accolades as three platinum and four gold singles. He contributes a unique blend of musical styles that harken back as far as the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, utilizing samples like “Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes, “Careless Whisper” by George Michael, and, most recently, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley, in his song “Betty (Get Money).” bbno$ is a rapper, singer, and songwriter, best known for his viral single, “Lalala” released in 2018, and more recently, “Edamame.”

Also performing

Aug. 23 at 2 p.m.- Steven Page

Aug. 23 at 8 p.m.- Lainey Wilson

Aug. 26 at 2 p.m.- Slick Rick

Aug. 26 at 8 p.m.- George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Aug. 27 at 2 p.m.- Boys World

Aug. 27 at 8 p.m.- Bell Biv Devoe

Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.- Ann Wilson

Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.- Ludacris

Sept. 2 at 8 p.m.-Quinn XCII

Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.- Elvie Shane

Sept. 4 at 1 p.m.- Hairball

Sept. 4 at 6 p.m.- Skid Row

The Great New York State Fair 2023 edition will also have different areas where you can go experience a wide variety of cultures. Located between the Center of Progress Building and the Art and Home Center, you can visit the Pan-African Village to learn about New York’s African-American history while you listen to music with African roots. The Latino Village will feature music, food, and more pertaining to that culture. There will also be Talent Showcases and more.

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