“Don’t take me tongue tied,” take me to the Great New York State Fair.
Grouplove will perform at Chevy Court on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. The concert is free with admission to the NYS Fair.
Grouplove, who also writes their name in all caps as GROUPLOVE, is an alternative rock/indie pop band known for hits like “Tongue Tied,” “Ways to Go,” “Raspberry,” “Colours” and “Itchin’ on a Photograph.” The Los Angeles-based group released its sixth album in 2023.
All NYS Fair shows are free to attend with admission to the Fair, which is $8 for adults. Admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.
More than 40 national acts will perform on the Fair’s two main stages, Chevy Court and Suburban Park, booked under the Fair’s new five-year agreement with concert promoter Romeo Entertainment Group (REG).
Chevy Court (located near Gate 1) will feature two shows daily at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., while the larger Suburban Park stage will host an 8 p.m. concert each night. DJ Pauly D and The Lady Gaga Tribute will perform “special shows” on Friday nights (Aug. 22 and 29, respectively) at 9 p.m. at Chevy Court, while concerts on the last day (Labor Day) will take place at different times.
The 2025 New York State Fair runs from Wednesday, Aug. 20, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.
2025 NYS Fair concert lineup
Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA at Chevy Court
Aug. 20 at 8 p.m.: Nate Smith at Suburban Park
Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.: Cheap Trick at Chevy Court
Aug. 21 at 8 p.m.: Steve Miller Band at Suburban Park
Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.: Lily Rose at Chevy Court
Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.: Neon Trees at Chevy Court
Aug. 22 at 8 p.m.: Jessie Murph at Suburban Park
Aug. 22 at 9 p.m.: The Lady Gaga Tribute at Chevy Court
Aug. 23 at 1 p.m.: Kidz Bop at Chevy Court
Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.: Kameron Marlowe at Chevy Court
Aug. 23 at 8 p.m.: O.A.R. at Suburban Park
Aug. 24 at 1 p.m.: Los Lonely Boys at Chevy Court
Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.: Grouplove at Chevy Court
Aug. 24 at 8 p.m.: Busta Rhymes at Suburban Park
Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.: Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at Chevy Court
Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.: 98 Degrees at Suburban Park
Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone at Chevy Court
Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.: Sister Hazel at Chevy Court
Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.: Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Chevy Court
Aug. 27 at 8 p.m.: Carly Pearce at Suburban Park
Aug. 28 at 1 p.m.: Tom Nitti and Ashley Bryant at Chevy Court
Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.: Maddie & Tae at Chevy Court
Aug. 29 at 1 p.m.: Vertical Horizon at Chevy Court
Aug. 29 at 6 p.m.: Yacht Rock Revue at Chevy Court
Aug. 29 at 9 p.m.: DJ Pauly D at Chevy Court
Aug. 30 from 12-9:15 p.m. JAMS Funk Fest feat. Rose Royce (at 8:15 p.m.) at Chevy Court
Aug. 31 at 1 p.m.: Blippi at Chevy Court
Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.: En Vogue at Chevy Court
Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.: Shaggy at Suburban Park
Sept. 1 at 12 p.m.: Dionne Warwick at Chevy Court
Sept. 1 at 4 p.m.: 24K Magic – The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience at Chevy Court
Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.: Live at Suburban Park