The mask is coming off, as Fair officials reveal that critically acclaimed artist Robin Thicke will make his Great New York State Fair debut Sunday, September 6, at 8 p.m.
Thicke, a five-time Grammy Award nominee, Diamond-selling performer, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, is known for creating iconic, hit-making pop and R&B music. By the age of 21, he had written and produced songs on over 20 Gold and Platinum albums for artists including Michael Jackson, Marc Anthony, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Usher, and Jennifer Hudson. Thicke released his critically acclaimed debut album, A Beautiful World, in 2003, followed by a succession of Gold- and Platinum-selling releases. His sixth studio album, Blurred Lines (2013), garnered four Grammy nominations and featured the RIAA Diamond-certified No. 1 title track “Blurred Lines,” with T.I. and Pharrell Williams.
In 2021, Thicke released On Earth, and in Heaven, his first studio album in six years—a reflection on loss, celebration, and personal growth. The album includes the No. 1 Billboard Adult R&B single “That’s What Love Can Do,” while “Look Easy” also reached No. 1, marking the first time Thicke achieved multiple chart-topping singles from the same album.
Beyond music, Thicke serves as a panelist on FOX’s hit reality singing competition The Masked Singer, alongside Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Rita Ora, and host Nick Cannon.
“We’re eager to welcome Robin Thicke for the very first time,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “His connection with fans is a true testament to the talent and energy he puts into his craft, and we know fairgoers are going to love every minute of this performance.”
The Fair starts Wednesday, August 26, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. All concerts are included in the price of admission. Tickets are on sale now at The Fair’s website, nysfair.ny.gov. 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 2026 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 28 and September 4 at Chevy Court.
All concerts announced thus far are provided in the charts below. Fair staff will continue to update schedules on The Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park.
Suburban Park:
| Wednesday, August 26 | 8:00 p.m. | The All-American Rejects |
| Thursday, August 27 | 8:00 p.m. | Sean Paul |
| Friday, August 28 | 8:00 p.m. | Melissa Etheridge |
| Sunday, August 30 | 8:00 p.m. | Flo Rida |
| Monday, August 31 | 8:00 p.m. | Ashanti |
| Tuesday, September 1 | 8:00 p.m. | Scotty McCreery |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 8:00 p.m. | Tori Kelly |
| Thursday, September 3 | 8:00 p.m. | ZZ Top |
| Friday, September 4 | 8:00 p.m. | Violent Femmes |
| Saturday, September 5 | 8:00 p.m. | Trace Adkins |
| Sunday, September 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Robin Thicke |
| Monday, September 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Wyclef Jean |
Chevy Court:
| Wednesday, August 26 | 1:00 p.m. | The Commodores |
| Wednesday, August 26 | 6:00 p.m. | Quiet Riot |
| Thursday, August 27 | 1:00 p.m. | The Calling |
| Thursday, August 27 | 6:00 p.m. | Cooper Alan |
| Friday, August 28 | 1:00 p.m. | Kenny Metcalf as Elton |
| Friday, August 28 | 6:00 p.m. | Brandy Clark |
| Friday, August 28 | 9:00 p.m. | DJ Pretty Mess |
| Saturday, August 29 | 1:00 p.m. | Moonlight Princesses |
| Saturday, August 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Maddox Batson |
| Sunday, August 30 | 1:00 p.m. | gymclassheroes. |
| Sunday, August 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Air Supply |
| Monday, August 31 | 6:00 p.m. | Aly & AJ |
| Tuesday, September 1 | 6:00 p.m. | Pop 2000 Tour |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 1:00 p.m. | Wilson Phillips |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 6:00 p.m. | Priscilla Block |
| Thursday, September 3 | 1:00 p.m. | Herman’s Hermits |
| Thursday, September 3 | 6:00 p.m. | Jesse McCartney |
| Friday, September 4 | 1:00 p.m. | Better Than Ezra |
| Friday, September 4 | 6:00 p.m. | Braxton Keith |
| Friday, September 4 | 9:00 p.m. | Shrek Rave |
| Saturday, September 5 | 12:00 to 9:30 p.m.
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CJack Run: Youth Artists Kevin Stephens & Free Spirit Magnetic Flow Brownskin Band TT315 E.U. featuring Sugar Bear Stokley |
| Sunday, September 6 | 1:00 p.m. | The Magic School Bus |
| Sunday, September 6 | 6:00 p.m. | Stella Lefty |
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, TikTok, and Instagram.
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