Folks across Massachusetts look forward to the fun, games and of course, the food that the Big E brings to our corner of the state every fall. A staple of the season in Massachusetts, nothing is as bittersweet as summer ending and transitional into fall as the fairgrounds are transformed. Besides, butter carving, carnival rides, and spectacular shopping the Big E offers it also brings musical acts from all over the globe to Springfield, Massachusetts. Announced Iconic Rock n' Roll Artist to Perform Summer of 2026On the heels of announcing Grammy-award winning rapper Ice Cube would be performing on the iconic fairgrounds this summer, a rock n' roll legend has also been announced. Alice Cooper, born Vincent Damon Furnier on February 4, 1948, is known as "The Godfather of Shock Rock".