INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair recently unveiled the first full wave of its 2026 list of scheduled concerts as a part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage schedule, August 7-23 (Fair is closed on Mondays). The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has become a summertime staple for concert-goers and music lovers. The lineup each year consists of some of music’s most legendary and diverse acts and this year is no exception. All shows at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage are free with paid fair admission and seating is first-come, first-served. All shows start at 7:30 p.m., unless noted otherwise. Discount tickets can be purchased for the 2026 Indiana State Fair today at indianastatefair.com/.
The concerts include:
• The Beach Boys – Friday, August 7 – opening day
• TUSK – The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute – Saturday, August 8
• Josiah Queen – Sunday, August 9
• Busta Rhymes – Thursday, August 13
• Grand Funk Railroad – Friday, August 14
• Trace Adkins – Sunday, August 16
• Happy Together – Wednesday, August 19
• Gene Simmons – Thursday, August 20
• Don McLean – Saturday, August 22
• Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Sunday, August 23
The 169th Indiana State Fair returns Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 23rd (closed Mondays). This year’s theme is “Always a Hit,” and will feature America’s pastime, Baseball. Look for more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.indianastatefair.com