After a weekslong roll-out, we have the full lineup of acts slated to perform at the 2024 Indiana State Fair.
Each year, the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage hosts stars from a variety of backgrounds and genres. This year's lineup includes a movie star, soul icon and '70s rockers, among others.
Here's what we know about who will perform, and when, at the Indiana State Fair.
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What concerts are at the Indiana State Fair?
All performances start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
- Aug. 2: Three Dog Night (rescheduled from 2023 cancellation)
- Aug. 3: Celebrating the Beatles at the Indiana State Fair, featuring Hard Days Night - Beatles Tribute (2 p.m.) and Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney (7 p.m.)
- Aug. 4: Gladys Knight
- Aug. 6: 84 - Van Halen Tribute
- Aug. 7: Buddy Guy
- Aug. 8: Dogstar
- Aug. 9: Bell Biv DeVoe
- Aug. 10: Fearless: The Taylor Swift Tribute
- Aug. 11: Blessing Offor (2 p.m.)
- Aug. 11: Newsboys
- Aug. 13: Latino-Fest, featuring Con La Sonora Dinamita de Colombia
- Aug. 14: Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles, Jay & The Americans, The Association, Badfinger ft. Joey Molland, The Vogues and the Cowsills
- Aug. 15: Sublime with Rome
- Aug. 16: Gary Allan
- Aug. 17: Lita Ford
- Aug. 18: Gospel Music Festival featuring Yolanda Adams
Who is performing at the Indiana State Fair?
Three Dog Night had multiple Top 10 hits between 1969-74, including "Joy To The World," "Never Been To Spain" and "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)."
Hard Days Night is a Beatles tribute group from Cleveland, Ohio, that works to recreate the original feel of the iconic British band, down to stitch-for-stitch replicas of costumes.
Live & Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney features Tony Kishman, who formerly starred in the Broadway musical, "Beatlemania," and tours the globe celebrating the music of the Beatles' iconic bassist.
Gladys Knight is known for her work as a solo performer and with her family group The Pips. She's released nearly 40 albums over her career and has earned the nickname "The Empress of Soul."
84 - Van Halen Tributecelebrates the classic rock band's original lineup, playing hits from the band's self-titled album (1978) through their hit "1984" album. Fans can expect to hear familiar favorites like "Jump," "Panama," "Hot for Teacher" and more.
OctogenarianBuddy Guycomes with a long list of blues- and rock-legend credentials: He's a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, an eight-time Grammy winner (and a 2015 recipient of the organization's lifetime achievement award), a Kennedy Center honoree, recipient of the Presidential National Medal of the Arts and one of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Formed in Los Angeles in the early '90s, Dogstar features guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and bassist Keanu Reeves. Their latest album was released in October 2023.
Bell Biv DeVoe was formed in Boston in 1989 as a spinoff of New Edition. "Poison," perhaps their most recognizable hit, topped the charts in 1990, and they released their most recent album in 2017.
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Newsboysis a Christian rock band formed in Australia in the mid-1980s. Their most recent album is 2024's "Worldwide Revival."
Born in Nigeria and raised in Connecticut,Blessing Offor blends soul, R&B, pop and traditional African music.
Con La Sonora Dinamita de Colombiais a Mexican-Colombian cumbia group that originally formed in 1960 and has released over 30 albums. They'll be featured as part of WEDJ's Latino-Fest. The Danville and Indianapolis-based radio station broadcasts regional Mexican music.
The Happy Together Tourincludes six artists whose biggest hits landed in the '60s and '70s, includingThe Turtles, best known for their iconic song, "Happy Together."
Sublime with Romeis a collaboration between former members of the band Sublime and guitarist Rome Ramirez. Together, they form a ska alternative rock band.
Gary Allan is a chart-topping country singer, whose debut single, "Her Man," was released in 1996. He's had three albums certified platinum and two certified gold. His most recent release is "Ruthless."
Lita Fordwas the lead guitarist in the all-female '70s rock band The Runaways before starting her solo career. She's known for chart-making hits like "Close My Eyes Forever" (a duet with Ozzy Osborne) and singles "Kiss Me Deadly" and "Fire In My Heart."
Yolanda Adamsis a gospel singer with her own syndicated gospel show. She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2017 and the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.
Is there seating at the free stage at the Indiana State Fair?
All shows on the free stage are free with paid fair admission.Seating is first-come, first-served. Concertgoers can bring their own folding chairs.
When does the Indiana State Fair open?
The Indiana State Fair runs Aug. 2-18. It's closed Mondays.
What is the Indiana State Fair 2024 theme?
This year's theme is The Art & Nature of Fun,presented in partnership with Newfields.
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