Hello August! The Great New York State Fair is coming to town and that means we’re heading into the last full month of summer. Before we trade in the beach bags for book bags, this month is all about music and culture. From classic rock and country to 90s nostalgia bands and heritage festivals, there’s so much to do in the Syracuse area and beyond!
Tuesday, August 2
Incubus: 7:00pm, St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Ben Brainard: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Wednesday, August 3
The “Happy Together” Tour: 7:30pm, Landmark Theatre, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Thursday, August 4
Rockzilla Tour with Papa Roach and Falling In Reverse: 6:00pm, St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Friday, August 5
Mike E. Winfield: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Saturday, August 6
Psychic Medium John Edward: 2:00pm, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Mike E. Winfield: 6:30pm & 9:00pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Island Summer featuring Young M.A and Flipp Dinero: 8:00pm, Landmark Theatre, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Thursday, August 11
Kenny Chesney: Here & Now Tour 2022: 7:30pm, St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Saturday, August 13
CNY Scottish Games & Celtic Festival: 9:00am, Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. More info.
Canastota Italian Heritage Festival: 11:00am-7:00pm, 110 Canal Street, Canastota. More info.
KROCK presents Alice in Chains with Breaking Benjamin and special guest Bush: 5:30pm, St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Chris Porter: 7:00pm & 9:45pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Sunday, August 14
Wade Live!: 5:00pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Tuesday, August 16
Ryan Long: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Wednesday, August 17
Santana + Earth, Wind & Fire: 7:00pm, St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Thursday, August 18
Jazz in the City: 6:00-9:00pm, Thornden Park, Syracuse. This event is free.
Dermot Kennedy: 8:00pm, Landmark Theatre, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Friday, August 19
John Morgan: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Saturday, August 20
Syracuse Latino Festival: 12:00-8:00pm, Clinton Square, Syracuse.
John Morgan: 7:00pm & 9:45pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Sunday, August 21
Joe Becker: 6:00pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Wednesday, August 24
Jimmie Allen: 6:00pm, Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Chevelle: 8:00pm, Chevy Park stage at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Thursday, August 25
Great White: 6:00pm, Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Brad Paisley: World Tour 2022: 7:30pm, St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse. Get tickets.
The Art of Rap Featuring Ice-T: 8:00pm, Chevy Park stage at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Friday, August 26
Niko Moon: 6:00pm, Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
TLC: 8:00pm, Chevy Park stage at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Saturday, August 27
Tesla: 6:00pm, Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Sunday, August 28
Foreigner: 8:00pm, Chevy Park stage at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Monday, August 29
Boyz II Men: 8:00pm, Chevy Park stage at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Tuesday, August 30
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone: 1:00pm, Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Big & Rich: 6:00pm, Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Steve Hofstetter: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Boy George & Culture Club: 8:00pm, Chevy Park stage at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Wednesday, August 31
38 Special: 6:00pm, Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Nelly: 8:00pm, Chevy Park stage at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Free with fair admission. More info.
Doug Stanhope: 8:00pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.