Concerts Close to New York, See Who's Playing the Big E

What are two of your favorite things in life? If you have concerts and fairs on your list you will want to take the 90-minute ride from Albany to the Eastern States Exposition, also known as the Big E, in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Enjoy the midway, live music and cows. You could even buy a hot tub while you are there if you like.

The Big E just announced the latest addition to their 2023 concert series. This September you have the opportunity to see and hear one of the greatest songwriters of our time and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Here's what you need to know.

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The Big E presents John Fogerty at the Big E Arena on Friday September 15, 2023 at 7:30pm. You will need a separate ticket to attend this show, in addition to your admission to the Big E. Tickets for John Fogerty will go on sale Friday June 16th at 10am. Check availability HERE.

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Here are some of the other artists scheduled to perform in the Big E Arena in 2023.

September 17 - Parker McCollum
September 23 - Quinn XCII
September 24 - Chris Young
September 30 - Third Eye Blind

The Big E offers free entertainment, with your paid admission to the fair, on the Court of Honor Stage. Here are some of the artists announced to perform in 2023.

September 15 - Molly Hatchet
September 17 - Vertical Horizon
September 18 and 19 - Humble Pie Legacy
September 18 and 19 - O-Town
September 20 - Dokken
September 21 - Megan Moroney
September 22 - The Verve Pipe
September 29 - Puddle of Mudd
October 1 - Lonestar

The Big E runs from September 15th until October 1st featuring Storrowtown Village, farmers market, the midway, novelty shops and more. Tickets for the Big E start at $10 and are available HERE.

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