New York State Fair Adds 90's Band To Summer Lineup

NEW SHOW ALERT! The New York State Fair have added another musical act to their summer 2025 concert lineup. This time it's a band that burst onto the scene in the 1990's with the release of six different singles that reached the Top 5 on the Alternative Music charts.

This band from York, Pennsylvania would go on to release 9 studio albums, selling more than 20 million copies worldwide. Now they are scheduled to perform at the New York State fair in Syracuse.

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On Monday September 1, 2025 get ready to hear hits such as 'Lightning Crashes', 'Selling the Drama' and 'I Alone' as the band +LIVE+ are set to play the Suburban Park Stage at 6pm.

September 1st, Labor Day, is the final day of the fair. Get there early that day as Dionne Warwick will be performing on the Chevy Court Stage at 1pm. Don't forget all concerts at the fair are free with your paid admission ticket.

Fairgoers told us last year that they wanted to hear more rock at the Great New York State Fair, and we are excited to deliver - Fair Director Julie LaFave

The others acts already announced for the Suburban Concert Stage are:

Nate Smith - Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 8:00pm
Steve Miller Band - Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 8:00pm
O.A.R. - Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 8:00pm
Busta Rhymes - Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 8:00pm
Shaggy - Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 8:00pm
+LIVE+ - Monday, September 1, 2025 at 6:00pm

The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through September 1st. All concerts are included in the price of admission. The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Tickets are $8 for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.

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