New Concert Announcement; See Who's Coming to the Big E

NEW CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts is adding to their concert schedule for 2025 with this latest addition.

Bluesy Rock band Gov't Mule brings their 'Back In the Saddle Tour' to the Big E on Friday September 12, 2025. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday June 20th at 10am. Check for tickets HERE.

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The Eastern States Exposition, also known as The Big E, is the world's only multi-state fair representing all 6 New England States and it's only 90 minutes from the Capital Region. Take a look at this year's concert lineup and start to plan that end of summer road trip.

This year the Big E will run from Friday September 12, 2025 through Sunday September 28, 2025 in West Springfield, Massachusetts and it will be packed with live music.

The Big E entertainment schedule has much more than Classic Rock. Before we get to the Arena Stage performers, check out acts from the 1960's to today on their Court of Honor Stage. Court of Honor concerts are free with your paid admission to the Big E. Here are some of the artists announced for 2025.

As for the Big E Arena, this is an open-air venue. Your ticket to the Big E Arena includes your admission to the fair. Here is the lineup so far:

Saturday September 13th - Busta Rhymes & Rick Ross - 7:30pm
Saturday September 20th - The Avett Brothers - 7:30pm
Sunday September 21st - Foreigner - 7:30pm
Saturday September 27th - Train - 7:30pm
Sunday September 28th - ZZ Top - 7:30pm

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