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These are the biggest concerts coming to Upstate New York this summer
There is almost no better way to spend a summer night than enjoying live music and singing along under the stars, and this summer, you might be able to catch your favorite artist.
There are plenty of big-name artists performing throughout Upstate New York in the summer months, and if you are looking for the best ones to attend, we've got you covered.
Here are some of the biggest summer concerts happening nearby in 2025.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will feature several big artists this summer. Here's who will be part of the lineup.
Avril Lavigne will make a stop at Bethel on her "Greatest Hits" tour. Her "Greatest Hits" album features 20 career-spanning fan favorites from her catalog. Lavigne's "Girlfriend' music video was the first to reach 100 million views on YouTube. Lavigne takes the stage at 7 p.m. on June 27 alongside special guests We The Kings and Simple Plan.
"Weird Al" Yankovic, along with Puddles Pity Party, will perform as part of his "Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour" at 8 p.m. on July 13. The musician, writer and actor is known for his comedy songs like "White & Nerdy" and "Polka Face."
Cyndi Lauper will be performing at Bethel Woods as part of her "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour," at 7:30 p.m. on July 25. The tour features a mix of Lauper's classic hits and newer songs. In April, it was announced Lauper would be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.
Where: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel.
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Artists of all kinds will be performing at the SPAC throughout the summer. Here are some of the acts that will be taking the stage.
The Lumineers, the alternative folk band known for hits including "Ho Hey," "Cleopatra" and "Ophelia," will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 3, featuring Hippo Campus.
Shania Twain performs at 7:30 p.m. on July 20. The country music star celebrates the 30th anniversary of her first album, "The Woman In Me" in 2025, and has produced a packed catalog of hits including "Man! I Feel Like a Woman," "That Don't Impress Me Much," and "You're Still the One."
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Billy Idol performs at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The British musician released a new album, "Dream Into It,' in 2025, along with a documentary, "Billy Idol Should Be Dead."
Where: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs.
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Artists including American rock bands O.A.R. and Neon Trees, rapper Busta Rhymes, DJ Pauly D and Grammy-winner Dionne Warwick will be performing at the New York State Fair in 2025.
When: The fair will run from Aug. 20 to Sep. 1.
Where: New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse.
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The Syracuse venue will be hosting a variety of events, from country music festivals to major rap artists. Here's some of what to expect this summer.
Creed performs at 7 p.m. on July 11 alongside Daughtry and Mammoth. Marking their "Return of the Summer of '99" tour, the rock band has sold out venues for decades with hits like "Higher" and "With Arms Wide Open."
Little Big Town performs at 7 p.m. on Aug. 1 with special guests Wynonna Judd and Shelby Lynn. The country group will perform nearly two dozen shows as part of "Summer Tour '25."
Lil Wayne will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Aug. 8, and the concert will also feature Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington.
Outlaw Music Festival, featuring Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Turnpike Troubadours and The Red Clay Strays, will begin at 4 p.m. on Aug. 10.
Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore and The Castellows will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 21.
Where: Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse.
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Chris Stapleton, along with Maggie Rose, will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. on June 20. The country singer will also perform at Madison Square Garden as part of his "All-American Road Show" tour.
• Where: MVP Arena, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany.
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Maroon 5 performs at 9 p.m. on July 11. Maroon 5 and Adam Levine previously performed in Endicott in 2011 and the band will make its return as the headlining performance at the 2025 Dick's Sporting Goods Open.
Where: En-Joie Golf Course, 722 W. Main St., Endicott.
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Plenty of artists and bands will be performing at The Mich Ultra Summer Stage at Tags. Here are some of the big names that will be there.
Dropkick Murphy's, along with the Mainliners, will be performing at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 17.
Jordan Davis will be performing at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22.
Tyler Hubbard, of Florida Georgia Line, along with LOCASH, will be performing at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31.
Where: 3037 state Route 352, Big Flats.
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This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Big concerts, festivals coming to upstate NY this summer
