
The Indiana State Fair will be Aug. 1-17, with no activity on Mondays during that time at the fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Photo provided
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Fair has unveiled its second wave of scheduled concerts for the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage at the fair Aug. 1-17.
The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage each year consists of some of music’s most legendary and diverse acts. 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 may be purchased for the 2025 Indiana State Fair at indianastatefair.com.
The newly released lineup includes:
- Three Dog Night – Friday, Aug 1
- Disney Throwback DJ Night – Saturday, Aug. 2
- Max McNown – Sunday, Aug. 3*
- Babyface – Wednesday, Aug. 6
- America – Thursday, Aug. 7*
- Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers – Friday, Aug. 8
- 107.1 Radio Latina: Latin Day presents Banda Troyana – Tuesday, Aug. 12*
- Phil Vassar & Lonestar (co-headline 6 p.m. show) – Thursday, Aug. 14*
- Melissa Etheridge – Friday, Aug. 15
*newly added
As title sponsor of the Free Stage, the Hoosier Lottery is inviting fairgoers 18 or older to enter the free myLOTTERY Indiana State Fair $35,000 Giveaway. Six winners will receive six State Fair tickets, a parking pass, $300 in Fair Bucks, the opportunity to take in a concert at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage, and a Hoosier Lottery Prize Pack. Plus, in recognition of the Hoosier Lottery’s 35th Anniversary, one grand prize winner will participate in a live promotion on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage for a chance to win up to $35,000. Enter by signing up to become a myLOTTERY member or confirming your existing account at HoosierLottery.com/StateFair by July 3. Promotional odds are dependent upon the number of entries received.
There is a limited amount of reserved viewing area tickets available now for the concerts.



