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The Indiana State Fair announced six more performers for its concert lineup this summer, rounding out the roster with a Beatles tribute act and a Grammy-winning Christian music singer.
1964 The Tribute and Christian artist Chris Tomlin are among the final wave of performers slated for its Hoosier Lottery Free Stage concert series. They join a lineup that already features artists like folk-rock band America and Indianapolis native Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.
Additional performers announced Wednesday include DJ B-Swift; Thomas Nicholas Band; The Happy Together Tour, a homage to six iconic bands; and gospel singer Marvin Sapp.
1964 The Tribute recreates The Beatles’ 1964 performance at the State Fairgrounds. The two-show stop was the only time the Fab Four performed in the state of Indiana.
Tomlin has more than 7 billion career global streams, won a Grammy, and most recently received his 30th Dove Award for Song of the Year for “Holy Forever.”
Indiana State Fair Free Stage concert schedule
The 2025 Indiana State Fair is scheduled August 1-17, with no activity Mondays at the Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St.
The full lineup of Free Stage shows:
- Aug. 1: Three Dog Night
- Aug. 2: “Disney Throwback DJ Night”
- Aug. 3: Max McNown
- Aug. 5: DJ Night featuring B-Swift
- Aug. 6: Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds
- Aug. 7: America
- Aug. 8: Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers
- Aug. 9: “Rookie of the Year” movie screening at 5 p.m., Thomas Nicholas Band at 7 p.m. & Emo Night DJ Set at 8 p.m.
- Aug. 10: Chris Tomlin
- Aug. 12: “Latin Day” featuring Banda Troyana
- Aug. 13: Happy Together Tour ‘25 featuring The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Cowsills
- Aug. 16: 1964 The Tribute
- Aug. 14: Phil Vassar, Lonestar
- Aug. 15: Melissa Etheridge
- Aug. 17: Gospel Music Festival featuring Marvin Sapp
Indiana State Fair concert tickets
Admission to the Free Stage near the northwest corner of the Fairgrounds is included with tickets purchased for the fair. Advance fair tickets are available for $14. Fair admission is free for attendees 5 and younger. For more information, visit indianastatefair.com.
A limited number of reserved tickets are available for purchase.
The 2025 Indiana State Fair theme is “Soundtrack of Summer,” presented by Get Prepared Indiana—an awareness campaign launched by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. The campaign focuses on preparation for emergencies such as severe weather and fires.
IBJ reporter Dave Lindquist contributed.
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