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 – Friday, Aug. 21 Don McLean – Saturday, Aug. 22. Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Sunday, Aug. 23. The state fair says there is a limited amount of reserved viewing area tickets available for the Free Stage concerts. ...read more read less