INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana State Fair has announced the full lineup of performers for the 2026 Hoosier Lottery Free Stage, with plenty of acts spanning rock, hip-hop, gospel and classic American music set to take the stage.
The free concerts are included with paid fair admission and run Aug. 7 through Aug. 23. The fair is closed on Mondays. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted, and seating is first-come, first-served.
Here is the completed lineup of artists for this year:
- The Beach Boys – Friday, Aug. 7 (Opening Day).
- TUSK: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute – Saturday, Aug. 8.
- Josiah Queen – Sunday, Aug. 9.
- Clayton Anderson – Tuesday, Aug. 11
- Bret Michaels – Wednesday, Aug. 12
- Busta Rhymes – Thursday, Aug. 13.
- Grand Funk Railroad – Friday, Aug. 14.
- DJ Golden Hour: A Tribute to Demon Hunters – Saturday, Aug.15
- Trace Adkins – Sunday, Aug. 16.
- Los Sementales De Nuevo Leon – Tuesday, Aug. 18
- Happy Together – Wednesday, Aug. 19.
- Gene Simmons – Thursday, Aug. 20.
- Sammy Kershaw & Craig Morgan

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