Three-Time Grammy Winner Tori Kelly Makes Great New York State Fair Debut

Three-time Grammy winner and generational talent Tori Kelly will make her Great New York State Fair debut on Women's Day at Suburban Park on Wednesday, September 2, at 8 p.m.

Tori recently announced her sixth studio album, God Must Really Love Me, due out June 12 via Epic Records. The album marks her most intimate work yet and offers a wildly joyful and richly textured meditation on love, identity, and the quiet work of protecting your peace amid the constant noise of the outside world. Tori also teased the first two singles from the album, "Control" and "Dive," both out now.

In a meaningful departure from her previous work, Tori crafted most of the new LP's songs in solitude before heading into the studio with in-demand producers/co-writers like DIXSON (Kehlani, Vic Mensa), Nija Charles (Summer Walker, Kiana Ledé), Emily Warren (Dua Lipa, Noah Kahan), and Ammo (Beyoncé, Teddy Swims). Although the LP mostly came to life in Los Angeles with her two main collaborators, Tommy King (HAIM, Donna Missal) and Dan Farber (Lizzo, Alessia Cara), a number of songs surfaced while touring Europe in the summer of 2025 with superstar Ed Sheeran.

This summer, Tori will join Grammy-nominated and GMA DOVE Award-winning artist Forrest Frank for The Jesus Generation Tour. The tour will include 29 shows at arenas across the US, including Madison Square Garden in New York City, Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA, and Moody Center in Austin, TX. The tour will kick off on June 1 in Tulsa, OK and conclude on August 1 at Globe Life Field. For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.torikellymusic.com.

Over the years, Tori has earned multiple Grammy Awards, including wins for Best Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance/Song, and has collaborated with a wide range of artists across pop, gospel, and R&B, including JVKE, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Ed Sheeran. She has also voiced the character of Meena in the Sing movie franchise. Known for her vocal precision and emotional depth, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her genre-spanning sound and heartfelt performances.

"Tori Kelly is an extraordinary vocalist whose artistry resonates with fans of all ages and across genres," said Fair Director Julie LaFave. "We're thrilled to welcome her to The Fair and can't wait for our audience to experience her incredible talent live."

The Fair starts Wednesday, August 26, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer. The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Tickets are $8 for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.

In total, The Fair's 2026 Chevrolet Music Series will feature 41 national recording acts. There will be a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and an 8 p.m. concert each evening at Suburban Park (located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway). The Fair will also host two special shows at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 28 and September 4 at Chevy Court.

All concerts announced thus far are provided in the chart below. Fair staff will continue to update schedules on The Fair's website at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park.

Suburban Park:

Chevy Court:

Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state's CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.

The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about The Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr, and follow the fun on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.

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