Melissa Etheridge Headlines Pride Day At The 2026 State Fair

The Great New York State Fair adds to the Summer 2026 concert series! Grammy Award winner Melissa Etheridge is set to perform for fans in Syracuse this August with a slew of hit songs and fans favorites.

The list of artists playing the Great New York State Fair in 2026 is growing by the day. Country artists, R&R stars, Classic Rockers and more join previously announced acts such as the Commodores, ZZ Top and Trace Adkins with more to follow. Here are the Melissa Etheridge details.

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As part of the fair's Pride Day line-up, Melissa Etheridge is scheduled to play Suburban Park at the Great New York State Fair on Friday August 28, 2026, at 8pm. Keep in mind, your ticket to the fair includes free entrance to the concert.

Melissa Etheridge released her first album in 1988. Over the last 38 years Etheridge has sold millions of albums and released several hit recordings such as "Come To My Window", "I'm the Only One", "I Want to Come Over", and Bring Me Some Water".

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Here are some of the announced artists and the dates they will be playing the Great New York State Fair. Check back for updates as more artists are announced:

• Wednesday August 26th - 1pm - The Commodores - Chevy Court Stage
• Wednesday August 26th - 6pm - Quiet Riot - Chevy Court Stage
• Thursday August 27th - 8pm - Sean Paul - Suburban Park Stage
• Friday August 28th - 9pm - DJ Pretty Mess - Chevy Court Stage
• Thursday September 3rd - 8pm - ZZ Top - Suburban Park Stage
• Saturday September 5th - 8pm - Trace Adkins - Suburban Park Stage