Concerts

That unmistakable baritone is coming to the Fair. Trace Adkins hits Suburban Park at the Great New York State Fair for a night of country hits, storytelling, and a show you won’t want to miss.

Country fans in Central New York, get ready — summer just got a whole lot hotter! The Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse has announced its first big country concert of the season, and it’s a big one. Tim McGraw will take the stage on July 31. For longti...

ZZ Top is bringing their unmistakable sound to the Great New York State Fair. Catch the rock legends live at Suburban Park on September 3 — and yes, the concert is included with Fair admission.

Another huge country show is headed to Albany. A major summer tour just added a New York date, with tickets on sale Friday and more concerts being announced statewide.

The Egg is not just reopening; it’s stepping into a new era. Get ready for a blend of history and modern flair in Albany.

Experience Lee Brice up close and personal in a special acoustic performance at the Stanley Theatre in Utica on January 30, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21 at 10 AM.

Warren Zeiders, one of country’s hottest new stars, brings his 2026 World Tour to Turning Stone Event Center on March 28.

Eric Church is bringing his Free the Machine Tour to Albany’s MVP Arena on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with special guest Ella Langley.

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl drops at Target on Oct. 3. See which Central New York stores are hosting midnight release parties.

Here are all of the shows, dates and times for the 2025 concert series at the New York State Fair.

Catch Rascal Flatts live at MVP Arena in Albany on January 31 for the Life is A Highway Tour, featuring special guests. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 22 at 10 AM

Central New York’s newest concert venue, The Haven in Chittenango, is back with another unforgettable night of country music—this time featuring Tyler Farr, all set against a unique safari setting with live animals roaming nearby.