{"id":1248590,"date":"2025-03-24T05:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T05:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/pt\/?p=1248590"},"modified":"2025-03-24T05:51:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T05:51:18","slug":"the-biggest-concerts-tours-coming-to-new-york-state-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/pt\/the-biggest-concerts-tours-coming-to-new-york-state-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest Concerts & Tours Coming to New York State in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Some of today\u2019s biggest names in music will be rolling through New York State in 2025, covering all genres from classic rock to heavy metal, K-Pop and pop, to country, hip-hop, R&B, and everything in between.\u00a0Billy Joel<\/a>, Metallica<\/a>, Sabrina Carpenter<\/a>, Katy Perry<\/a>, Mary J. Blige<\/a>, and Blackpink<\/a>, are just some of the artists you can see on tour in New York State this year at iconic venues from Madison Square Garden<\/a> to the legendary Bethel Woods Center for the Arts<\/a> \u2014 site of the original 1969 Woodstock..\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n


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Round out your concert adventure exploring New York State\u2019s must-see sights, taking in the views from atop the Empire State Building in New York City<\/a>, soaking in the natural beauty of the Adirondacks<\/a>, tasting the finest wines in the Finger Lakes<\/a>, and making a splash at Niagara Falls<\/a>. Read on to get a taste of just the many shows you can catch in the Empire State this year and check out the I LOVE NY calendar<\/a> to discover even more great events.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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Avril Lavigne, The Greatest Hits Tour<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n


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Get ready for round two of Avril Lavigne\u2019s popular Greatest Hits Tour, giving you even more chances to catch everyone\u2019s favorite pop-punk princess in New York. The \u201cComplicated\u201d and \u201cSk8er Boi\u201d singer will be making stops in Saratoga Springs<\/a>, Syracuse<\/a>, New York City<\/a>, and Bethel.\u00a0Joining her once again will be fellow pop-punkers Simple Plan, who are setting out on their own headlining tour in 2025 with a stop at Buffalo\u2019s Outer Harbor<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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The Bacon Brothers, consisting of \u201cFootloose\u201d actor Kevin Bacon and Emmy-winning composer Michael Bacon, are bringing their signature blend of folk, rock, soul, and country to Finger Lakes wine country this summer before heading over to Clayton<\/a> in September to take the stage at the historic Clayton Opera House<\/a>\u00a0for an intimate performance following a pair of sold-out shows there last summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Billy Idol,\u00a0It’s a Nice Day To… Tour Again<\/em>!<\/strong><\/h2>\n


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If you love rock n\u2019 roll, you don\u2019t want to miss this. \u201880s icon Billy Idol has declared “it’s a nice day to… tour again,” and the White Wedding<\/em> songster is hitting the road with fellow rockers Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, with stops in Saratoga Springs and New York City<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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Music legends Billy Joel and Rod Stewart are teaming up for an unforgettable night of music in the Bronx<\/a> as the two perform their most beloved hits at a one-night only concert event at Yankee Stadium on July 18<\/a>. The show comes three days after Stewart takes the Broadview Stage at SPAC<\/a> in Saratoga Springs<\/a> on July 15 for his \u201cOne Last Time\u201d North American Tour<\/a>, featuring Hall of Fame rockers Cheap Trick. The Piano Man will also swing into Citi Field for a one-night-only co-headlining gig with Sting on August 21<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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Blackpink 2025 World Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n


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After a slew of solo ventures, K-Pop sensation Blackpink is getting the band back together for their first headlining tour in two years. The Blackpink 2025 World Tour<\/a> will be making only 10 stops, and you\u2019ll have your chance to see them right here in Queens<\/a> when they play two nights at Citi Field in July.<\/p>\n


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Indie darlings Bright Eyes, led by Conor Oberst, along with special guest Cursive, will be bringing its massive North American tour to New York State with stops in Buffalo<\/a>, Huntington<\/a>, and Brooklyn<\/a>.\u00a0Get ready to sing your heart out to classics like “First Day of My Life,” \u201cLua,\u201d and fresh tracks from their 10th studio album “Five Dice, All Threes.\u201d<\/p>\n


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Busta Rhymes, Cheap Trick & More at The Great New York State Fair<\/strong><\/h2>\n


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The Great New York State Fair<\/a> is set to rock with an impressive lineup.\u00a0“Surrender” to the electrifying energy of Cheap Trick as the Hall of Fame rockers kick off the festivities on the Chevy Court stage at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse\u00a0on August 21, treating fans to classics like “Dream Police” and “I Want You to Want Me.” Hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes, Maddie & Tae, O.A.R., Sister Hazel, and Kidz Bop are among the 40 artists performing at this year\u2019s fair, happening August 20-September 1. The best part: all concerts are free to fairgoers with fair admission, which is just $8.<\/p>\n


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