Quiet Riot To Rock The 2026 New York State Fair

Time to bang your head at the Great New York State Fair! Quiet Riot have been added to the 2026 summer concert series in Syracuse.

The list of artists playing the Great New York State Fair in 2026 is growing by the day. 80's rockers Quiet Riot now join previously announced acts such as the Commodores, ZZ Top and Trace Adkins with more to follow. Here are the Quiet Riot details.

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Quiet Riot is scheduled to play the Chevy Court Stage at the Great New York State Fair on Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 6pm. Keep in mind, your ticket to the fair includes free entrance to the concert.

Quiet Riot, featuring Rudy Sarzo on bass, Lead Singer Jizzy Pearl, guitarist Alex Grossi, and Johnny Kelly on drums, is certain to crank things up with his such as 'Cum On Feel the Noize', and 'Bang Your Head (Metal Health)', and 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now'.

As of today, these are 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

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