The Indiana State Fair unveiled the third and final 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/.
Concerts for the 2026 Hoosier Lottery Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair include:
- The Beach Boys – Friday, August 7 – opening day
- TUSK – The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute – Saturday, August 8
- Josiah Queen – Sunday, August 9
- Clayton Anderson – Tuesday, August 11
- Bret Michaels – Wednesday, August 12
- Busta Rhymes – Thursday, August 13
- Grand Funk Railroad – Friday, August 14
- DJ Golden Hour: A Tribute to Demon Hunters – Saturday, August 15
- Trace Adkins – Sunday, August 16
- Los Sementales De Nuevo Leon – Tuesday, August 18
- Happy Together Tour- Wednesday, August 19
- Gene Simmons – Thursday, August 20
- Sammy Kershaw & Craig Morgan – Friday, August 21
- Don McLean – Saturday, August 22
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Sunday, August 23