Don’t miss your chance to take part in what is sure to be one of the region’s biggest sing-a-longs this summer at The Great New York State Fair as KIDZ BOP will take the Chevy Court stage on Saturday, August 23 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The #1 music brand for kids will perform today’s biggest global pop hits for fairgoers, stopping at the Fairgrounds during their KIDZ BOP LIVE Certified BOP Tour.
KIDZ BOP is Aleah, Cliff, Shila, and Matty, and together, the family-friendly music group will captivate fairgoers of all ages with top hits, including “Dance the Night,” “Greedy,” and “Vampire.” Launched in 2001, KIDZ BOP continues to be an international phenomenon, currently recording in five different languages. KIDZ BOP has also been Billboard Magazine’s “#1 Kid Artist” for over a decade and has had 24 Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 Chart. Only three artists in history - The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Barbra Streisand - have had more Top 10 albums. Since its debut, KIDZ BOP has sold over 24 million albums and generated over 14 billion streams.
“We’re thrilled to have KIDZ BOP back again this year as part of their world tour,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “Our entertainment lineup has something for everyone, including family-friendly shows for our youngest fairgoers. It puts a big smile on my face seeing parents and their children have the time of their lives singing along together to some of today’s biggest hits. The Fair is all about creating lasting memories and we’re grateful to be able to provide families with so many opportunities to come together and make great memories together.”
The music franchise connects with kids and families through its best-selling albums, music videos, consumer products, and live tours, including this year’s tour, with stops at major U.S. cities and concert venues. The brand has its own dedicated channel on SiriusXM—KIDZ BOP Radio (Channel 135)—where it’s all KIDZ BOP, all the time.
The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer. 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.
In total, The Fair’s 2025 Chevrolet Music Series will feature 41 national recording acts. There will be a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and an 8 p.m. concert each evening at Suburban Park (located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway). The Fair will also host two special shows at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22 and 29 at Chevy Court.
All concerts announced thus far are provided in the chart below. Fair staff will continue to update schedules on The Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park.
Chevy Court:
Thursday, August 21 | 6:00 p.m. | Cheap Trick |
Saturday, August 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Kidz Bop |
Tuesday, August 26 | 1:00 p.m. | Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone |
Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.
The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about The Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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