More Concerts Announced For This Year’s Erie County Fair

Exciting news for music lovers in Buffalo!

 

The Erie County Fair has unveiled an expanded lineup of concerts for the 2026 edition of the "12 Best Days of Summer."

 

Fairgoers can look forward to a diverse array of performances, all included with admission.

 

Here's a glimpse of the upcoming shows:

 

Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience (Prince Tribute)

 

Wednesday, August 12

 

Kick off opening night with an electrifying tribute to Prince, featuring hits like "Purple Rain," "1999," and "When Doves Cry."

 

The Marshall Tucker Band

 

Thursday, August 13

 

Southern rock legends bring timeless classics like "Can't You See" and "Heard It in a Love Song" to the Grandstand.

 

This Arena Rock Show

 

Monday, August 17

 

A high-energy celebration of '70s and '80s rock anthems from bands like Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, and AC/DC.

 

Gary Lewis & The Playboys

 

Thursday, August 20

 

Step back into the golden era of pop-rock with hits like "This Diamond Ring" and "Count Me In."

 

All these shows are included in the price of your ticket, so that means you can see them for free, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Each of these concerts will start at 7:30 pm.

 

Another round of concerts is expected to be announced by Erie County Fair officials on May 19th.

 

The Erie County Fair runs August 12th through the 23rd this year.

 

Which of these shows, or all of them, are you excited to see this August?

 

Let me know at dave.fields@townsquaremedia.com or send me a message using our free app.

 

 

For more information, visit the official Erie County Fair website.