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Indiana State Fair Reveals First Wave of 2026 Hoosier Lottery Free Stage Lineup

Anchoring the fair’s entertainment program, the lineup introduces reserved-viewing sales, discount tickets, a Hoosier Lottery contest open through July 2.

Overview

  • The Indiana State Fair announced its first wave of Free Stage performers, naming The Beach Boys, Busta Rhymes, Gene Simmons, Don McLean and Tasha Cobbs Leonard as headline acts.
  • All Free Stage concerts are complimentary with paid fair admission, with shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. and general seating offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • A limited reserved viewing area is on sale now and discount fair tickets can be purchased through the Indiana State Fair website.
  • The Hoosier Lottery is running a myLOTTERY contest open to entrants 18 and older through July 2 offering prize packages that include State Fair tickets, parking, $250 in Fair Bucks and box seats to an Indianapolis Indians game.
  • Fair officials described the announcement as a first wave meant to boost the long-running summer tradition and signaled that additional performer announcements may follow.