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02-08-2025
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These are all the fall 2025 music acts and performances coming to The Big E
Editor's Note: This story will be updated as more music acts and performances are announced and confirmed for The Big E. The Big E is fast approaching and the annual fair's extensive list of performance acts is filling out, from a host of notable names playing the fair's largest stage to dozens of local and up-and-coming acts set to play at smaller fairground stages. The Big E has been slowly announcing its fall musical act lineup over the past several months, revealing one headliner band or performer after another. Here's the complete list of musical acts you can check out when The Big E returns this fall to the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds in West Springfield from Friday Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 28. Read More: These were all the fall 2024 music acts and performances at the Big E The Big E Arena The fair's largest and more prominent stage, The Big E Arena, has nine headliner acts lined up. These performances begin at 7:30 each night at the Big E Arena: Gov't Mule with JJ Grey & Mofro — Friday, Sept. 12 Busta Rhymes & Rick Ross — Saturday, Sept. 13 Cole Swindell with John Morgan — Sunday, Sept. 14 TLC with Big Boi — Friday, Sept. 19 The Avett Brothers — Saturday, Sept. 20 Foreigner — Sunday, Sept. 21 The Kid LAROI — Friday, Sept. 26 Train — Saturday, Sept. 27 ZZ Top — Sunday, Sept. 28 Tickets are available for sale through The Big E's website, and they include admission to the fair when bought online ahead of the performances. The Big E noted concerts will take place rain or shine, but with possible performance delays if thunderstorms pose a risk. Read More: After record-breaking attendance, The Big E seeks to disperse crowds in 2025 The Court of Honor Stage Additionally, a host of about 15 acts have been announced so far to perform at the Court of Honor Stage throughout The Big E's run from mid- to late-September. Jonathan Burns — Friday, Sept. 12 - Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. Tonic — Friday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. The StepCrew — Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. John Morgan — Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. The Stylistics — Monday, Sept. 15 - Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. The Marshall Tucker Band — Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Mariachi Divas — Thursday, Sept. 18 - Monday, Sept. 22 at 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. B.o.B — Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. Firefall — Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Five For Fighting — Sunday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Seals & Crofts 2 — Monday, Sept. 22 - Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. Sister Hazel — Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. Finger Eleven — Friday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. Elliot Lurie with Yacht Rock Gold — Saturday, Sept. 27 - Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. MKTO — Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. Queensrÿche — Sunday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. The Court of Honor stage is located in front of the fairground's historic Coliseum, and the venue will host daily shows at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to The Big E. The performances on The Court of Honor Stage come with the price of admission to the fair, meaning guests do not have to pay more to see these acts — with the exception of certain premium seating options. Read More: 'St. Paddy's Day' in the fall? 'Halfway' weekend offers live performances at The Big E The E Stage There are also acts planned for 'The E Stage,' a performance stage featuring 'the best emerging and local talent,' according to the Big E. Whiskey Cherrybomb — Saturday, Sept. 13 at 12:30 p.m. House of Hamill — Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8:30 p.m. Daily performances will occur at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday during the fair's 17-day run. Each performance will be an hour-and-a-half long. The performances on The E Stage come with the price of admission to the fair, meaning guests do not have to pay more to see these acts. More from The Big E Big E Trust grants power up West Springfield's community programs Big E leader: Weekend crowds will be managed with fixes to fair chokepoints, weekday tickets Big E, big business, big opportunity: Expo's CEO highlights $1.17B in economic ripples to region Country singer Cole Swindell to headline The Big E Arena for fall 2025 Rock band Gov't Mule to open The Big E Arena on 2025 fair's first night Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
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26-06-2025
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Country singer Cole Swindell to headline The Big E Arena for fall 2025
Country singer-songwriter Cole Swindell will headline The Big E's largest stage at the end of the 2025 fair's opening weekend. Swindell's 'Happy Hour Sad Tour' will make a stop at The Big E Arena in West Springfield on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Those who wish to attend can buy tickets starting Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. through The Big E's website. Admission to the fair comes with the concert tickets when bought ahead of the show date. Read More: 'St. Paddy's Day' in the fall? 'Halfway' weekend offers live performances at The Big E Swindell, who MassLive spoke with earlier this month, is set to release his fifth studio album 'Spanish Moss' this Friday. 'I definitely love Mass. I just love the area,' Swindell told MassLive ahead of a June 15 performance at the Indian Ranch venue in Webster. The 41-year-old singer and Georgia native added that the energy he gets from the state's crowds is 'just unmatched every time.' Swindell is known for songs off his fourth studio album 'Stereotype' like 'Single Saturday Night,' 'She Had Me At Heads Carolina' and 'Never Say Never' with fellow country star Lainey Wilson. According to The Big E, throughout his career, Swindell has garnered 12 No. 1 singles as an artist and 13 as a songwriter. Read More: OUTLOUD Music Festival: LGBTQ-focused concert makes Boston debut (Photos) Cole Swindell joins the ranks of Foreigner, ZZ Top, The Avett Brothers, Train, The Kid LAROI, Gov't Mule and a joint performance between Busta Rhymes and Rick Ross as fellow Big E Arena headliners this fall. The Big E has also unveiled its Court of Honor Stage lineup. The fair returns for its 17-day run starting Friday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 28. The Big E is the largest fair on the East Coast, and last year marked a record-breaking annual attendance of 1.7 million fairgoers. Rock band Gov't Mule to open The Big E Arena on 2025 fair's first night Australian singer, rapper The Kid LAROI to headline The Big E Arena this fall After record-breaking attendance, The Big E seeks to disperse crowds in 2025 Pop headliner announced for The Big E Arena in fall 2025 performance Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes to headline the Big E Arena together for fall 2025 Read the original article on MassLive.
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19-06-2025
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30-year-old rock band to headline The Big E Arena on fair's opening night
Southern Rock jam band Gov't Mule will open The Big E's largest stage with a headlining performance on the first night of the fair's 2025 run. Gov't Mule will bring their 'Back in the Saddle Tour' to West Springfield on Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and VIP packages to the concert will be made available for public sale starting Friday, June 20, at 10 a.m. through The Big E's website. Tickets bought ahead of the show date include admission to The Big E on the date of the concert. Read More: Large-scale locos vie for track space at Eastern States Exposition show Tickets can also be bought via the band's fan club pre-sale starting Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m., with other pre-sale tickets available starting Thursday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Fans can sign up for early access ticketing through the band's website. Gov't Mule, active since 1994, has 'galvanized a global fan base' over three decades, The Big E said. The Grammy-nominated band is led by guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, alongside drummer Matt Abts, bassist Kevin Scott, and keyboardist, guitarist and backing vocalist Danny Louis. The band has more than 20 studio and live albums in its discography. Read More: Live Wire: Two Northampton music series return in time for summer Gov't Mule joins the ranks of Foreigner, ZZ Top, The Avett Brothers, Train, The Kid LAROI and a joint performance between Busta Rhymes and Rick Ross as fellow Big E Arena headliners this fall. The Big E also recently unveiled its Court of Honor Stage lineup. The fair returns for its 17-day run starting Friday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 28. The Big E is the largest fair on the East Coast, and last year marked a record-breaking annual attendance of 1.7 million fairgoers. Australian singer, rapper The Kid LAROI to headline The Big E Arena this fall After record-breaking attendance, The Big E seeks to disperse crowds in 2025 Pop headliner announced for The Big E Arena in fall 2025 performance Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes to headline the Big E Arena together for fall 2025 Sparking interest, powering growth: Manufacturing tech show fills Big E Read the original article on MassLive.
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13-06-2025
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The Big E donates nearly $400,000 to the town of West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Each year, The Big E donates one percent of its annual gross revenue to the town of West Springfield to support the Eastern States Exposition Trust. Close to two million people attended the Big E last year. Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries following crash on River Street in West Springfield The ESE trust fund began in 1994, when the fair grew from 5 days to 17 days. The goal of the fund is to provide grants to local programs and initiatives supporting youth, senior citizens, and education. On Thursday, the CEO of Big E presented a check of $370,970 to the Mayor of West the largest donation so far. The Big E has contributed over five million to the trust. 'As we march through the past 20 years now, that trust is growing, and will continue to do great good for the community of West Springfield, and we're proud of it,' said Gene Cassidy, President and CEO of the Eastern States Exposition. In the past, the trust has provided grants to many organizations. Some include the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, and the West Springfield Library. The next round of grant recipients will be announced soon. Interested organizations can also submit a grant application through WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-06-2025
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Big E announces Court of Honor Stage lineup
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Big E has announced its lineup for its Court of Honor Stage performances. The popular venue, situated in front of the Coliseum, hosts four daily shows at 12, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. during the fair, Sept. 12-28. All shows are free with admission to The Big E. A limited number of premium seats are available for select shows. Free seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The lineup is as follows: Tonic, Sept. 12, 8 p.m.; John Morgan, Sept. 14, 8 p.m.; The Stylistics, Sept. 15-16, 2 p.m.; The Marshall Tucker Band, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.; Aldo Nova, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.; B.o.B, Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Firefall, Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Five for Fighting, Sept. 21, 8 p.m.; Seals & Crofts 2, Sept. 22-23, 2 p.m. Sister Hazel, Sept. 24, 8 p.m.; Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass with Yacht Rock Gold Experience, Sept. 25, 8 p.m.; Finger Eleven, Sept. 26, 8 p.m.; MKTO, Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Queensrÿche, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. More additions to the Court of Honor Stage schedule and The Big E Arena are expected to be announced in the upcoming weeks. The Amateurs Silverthorne Theater Company launches 2025 summer season with 'The Amateurs' by Jordan Harrison, a play about a theater troupe on the run from the black plague in the 1300s. As the rag-tag troupe at the play's center races across Europe to outrun the plague, they perform such favorites as 'The Seven Deadly Sins' and 'Noah's Flood.' 'The Amateurs' will be staged at the Mainstage Theater in Emily Dickinson Hall on the campus of Hampshire College, where the company is in its second summer season in residence. Show dates and times are June 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., and June 14, 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets available now at 'The Amateurs' is the first of two shows in Silverthorne's summer season. Tony-award winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's 'The Comeuppance,' about a group of thirty-somethings gathering for their 20th high school reunion, will be presented in July. Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival Out Film CT will host the 38th Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival June 20-28. The majority of the festival will be screened at the festival's longtime home, the historic and elegant Cinestudio on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford. The closing night film will be at the Connecticut Science Center in downtown Hartford. In addition, there will be some virtual-only exclusives for film fans to enjoy at home. Associated social events include the opening night after-party (Friday, June 20), the centerpiece film free pre-reception (Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m.), and the closing night celebration (Saturday, June 28). Information on pricing for festival passes, which are on sale now, is available at Call & Response AMHERST — GalleryA3 in Amherst will exhibit the works of Evelyn Pye at an exhibition titled 'Call & Response' July 3 to Aug. 2. An opening reception will take place Thursday, July 3, 5–7 p.m. An art forum is scheduled to take place July 17, 7:30 p.m. In two series of related oil paintings on wood panel that together form 'Call & Response,' Pye explores human dimensions of time, space, and scale through a profusion of indoor plant life punctuated by a discrete infusion of domestic detail. GalleryA3 is located at 28 Amity St., 1D, in Amherst, Hours are Thursday to Sunday, 2-7 p.m. Earls and Pearls WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Irish Cultural Center will present the harmonies of the Earls and Pearls, a select group of vocalists from the former Dan Kane Singers, as they sing a collection of popular songs from across the decades. A special summer barbecue buffet is included in ticket purchase. The musical dinners take place at the ICC's Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub, at 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield. The two performance dates are Thursdays, June 19 and June 26. Doors open at 4 p.m.; music starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 for ICC patrons and $50 for the general public. Ticket includes music performance, the buffet, and server gratuity for food. A full bar will be open for purchase. Learn more and purchase tickets online at or call the restaurant at 413-342-4358. Suffield Players auditions SUFFIELD, Conn. — The Suffield Players are recently announced auditions for their upcoming October production of 'A Rock Sails By,' directed by Lisa Parker. Performance dates are Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. at Mapleton Hall in Suffield. Auditions will take place a Mapleton Hall Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, at 7 p.m. Callbacks — by invitation only — will take place Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Those auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition form prior to their audition. Visit to access the form and find more information. Roles are available for a range of adult characters. All experience levels are welcome. Bring a headshot and resume if available. Audition material will be provided at the audition or check the website for advance sides and character breakdowns. For questions, contact suffieldplayers@ Read the original article on MassLive.
