The New York State Fair has announced their 2025 performers, including Scotland sensations Red Hot Chilli Pipers, TV personality DJ Pauly D, family-friendly group KIDZ BOP and more.
The Fair is set to run from Aug. 20 through Labor Day, Sept. 1. The fairgrounds will open at 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily, with no entry or reentry after 9 p.m. The Chevy Court stage is located in front of the Fairgrounds, running from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, whereas the Suburban Park Stage is located in the rear of the Fairgrounds in the Experience Area, with concerts starting at 8 p.m., except on Labor Day. Seating at the Suburban Park Stage is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The New York State Fair 2025 Performers:
8/20 – Nate Smith (Suburban Park)
Country singer Nate Smith will kick off the start of The Great New York State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. Smith was recognized by the Academy as Country Music’s New Male Artist of the Year and Billboard’s Rookie of the Year in 2024, amassing over 2.2 billion streams on all streaming platforms. Smith has toured alongside other country singers, including Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallan, and is set to join singer Jason Aldean’s tour in the spring.
8/21 – Cheap Trick (Chevy Court)
Rock band Cheap Trick will perform at Chevy Court on Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. Featuring Rick Nielsen (guitar), Tom Petersson (bass), Robin Zander (vocals) and Bun E. Carlos (drums), the band has accumulated over 40 international gold and platinum certifications over their five decades together. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 and has continued to tour all over the world, performing to their dedicated fanbase throughout the years.
8/21 – Steve Miller Band (Suburban Park)
Steve Miller Band will perform on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. Steve Miller’s curation of songs have landed him the RIAA Diamond Award for his 1974-78 Greatest Hits album, noting over fifteen million copies sold. With smash hits like “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle” and “Take the Money and Run,” the band is set to perform a coveted set at The Fair.
8/23 – KIDZ BOP (Chevy Court)
KIDZ BOP will perform on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. The family-friendly event features KIDZ BOP members Aleah, Cliff, Shila and Matty, performing today’s biggest pop hits, including “Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa and “Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo. The band continues to be named the #1 Kid Artist by Billboard Magazine for the past decade and shares the title of having 24 Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 Chart – an achievement that has only been surpassed by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Barbra Streisand.
8/23 – O.A.R. (Suburban Park)
Rock band O.A.R. will deliver their unique sound on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. O.A.R., short for Of a Revolution, celebrated the release of their 10th studio album, The Arcade, in 2022, marking their three decade-long journey through American rock and its complex sounds throughout the genre. The band has sold out notable domestic venues, including Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks Amphitheater.
8/23 – Kameron Marlowe (Chevy Court)
Country singer Kameron Marlower will perform on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. The North Carolina native brings the heart of country with his delivery on-stage and in the studio. His viral heartache hit, “Giving You Up,” along with his debut album, We Were Cowboys, grabbed the attention of fans and critics worldwide. His new album, Sad Songs For The Soul, delivers familiar themes from his beginnings with a new sound and stories to share to the world.
8/24 – Busta Rhymes (Suburban Park)
Hip-hop artist Busta Rhymes will take on the stage on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. The rapper’s debut album, The Coming, included his platinum-certified single, “Woo-Hah Got You All in Check,” that only continued to skyrocket his success and craft. Following his debut album, the rapper has released other notable projects, including his popular single, “Touch It.” Busta Rhymes has collaborated with other notable artists, such as Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, Janet Jackson and Lil Wayne.
8/24 – Los Lonely Boys (Chevy Court)
Grammy-winners Los Lonely Boys will grace the stage on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. Their unique blend of rock and roll, Texas blues, soul, country and Tejano brought the band to creating singles like “Heaven,” selling over two million copies and awarded them with the Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo of Group. Since then, the band has performed alongside industry legends like Carlos Santana and have performed on a John Lennon tribute record.
8/26 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone (Chevy Court)
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will perform on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. The band will perform at The Fair for the 15th consecutive year, continuously delivering their hits, including “I’m Henry the VIII I Am” and “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter.” Over the past six decades, the group has amassed seven gold albums and sold over 52 million recordings worldwide. The band continues to perform over 200 shows a year to their dedicated listeners.
8/26 – Sister Hazel (Chevy Court)
Rock band Sister Hazel will perform on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. The band’s recent debut country album, Lighter in the Dark, reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Country charts, a recognition that follows the band’s multiple other milestones from their past projects. Their 13th studio album from 2024, Sand, Sea, and Crash Debris, celebrates their unique sound and three decade long run together as a band.
8/27 – Red Hot Chilli Pipers (Chevy Court)
Red Hot Chilli Pipers will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. Scotland’s most notable band, consisting of bagpipes, guitars, keyboards and drums, has sold out shows worldwide, including New York City, Beijing and Melbourne. The band is set to deliver all genres in between – from traditional bagpipe tunes to sounds reminiscent of Queen, Coldplay and AC/DC – all in one night at The Fair.
8/28 – Maddie & Tae (Chevy Court)
Duo Maddie & Tae will perform on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. The country duo’s 2014 hit, “Girl in a Country Song,” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, simultaneously marking their names in history as the first and only female duo with multiple No. 1 hits. Throughout the last decade, the duo has been recognized by the world’s most notable critics, including the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Awards with some of the industry’s most prestigious awards.
8/29 – Yacht Rock Revue (Chevy Court)
Yacht Rock Revue will perform on Friday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. The band will take listeners back to the golden eras of the 70s and 80s, bringing musicians like Steely Dan and Michael McDonald back to life. The band continues to celebrate notable artists of the decade whilst blending their own unique sound to the classics, creating new memories for fans through their new sounds. The band has performed with other music industry greats, such as Robbie Dupree, Matthew Wilder and John Oates.
8/29 – DJ Pauly D (Chevy Court)
DJ Pauly D will bring his talents on Friday, Aug. 29 at 9 p.m. Known as one of the world’s most demanded DJs worldwide, the reality TV personality has performed over 150 shows a year and amasses over 18 million followers across his social media platforms. Since his booming starts in “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” and “Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D and Vinny,” the DJ’s career has only skyrocketed towards other passionate career paths like DJing.
8/31 – Blippi: Join the Band Tour (Chevy Court)
The family-friendly group Blippi will join The Fair on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. The group will explore the creativity of music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, through fan-favorite Blippi hits. With a focus in preschool education, Blippi creates content that makes learning accessible and enjoyable for young musicians. The group has traveled all over the world, including North America, the U.K., Mexico, Africa and Asia, and is available in more than 20 languages, including ASL.
8/31 – Shaggy (Suburban Park)
Singer Shaggy will perform at The Fair on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. As the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in history, Shaggy has made his mark on the music industry with notable songs, such as “Boombastic” and “It Wasn’t Me.” He won the Best Reggae Album at the Academy Awards in 2019 for his collaborative album, 44/876, with rock artist Sting. The Jamaican artist continues to be the top three streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify, along with notable singers Bob Marley and Sean Paul.
Admission to the fairgrounds and Chevy Court concerts are $8 for adults with children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older are admitted free for every day of the Fair.
For more information on Chevy Court performances, visit here. For more information on Suburban Park performances, visit here.
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