The Indiana State Fair unveiled the first full wave of its 2025 list of scheduled concerts as a part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage schedule, August 1-17 (Fair is closed on Mondays). The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has become a summertime staple for concert goers and music lovers. The lineup each year consists of some of music’s most legendary and diverse acts and this year is no exception. 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 can be purchased for the 2025 Indiana State Fair today at indianastatefair.com/.
The first wave of concerts unveiled for the 2025 Hoosier Lottery Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair include:
- Three Dog Night - Friday, August 1
- Disney Throwback DJ Night - Saturday, August 2
- Babyface - Wednesday, August 6
- Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers - Friday, August 8
- Melissa Etheridge - Friday, August 15
Babyface
Indianapolis native Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds is a 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, and one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history. He is the only producer to win the ‘Producer of the Year’ category four times, a record he holds to this day. Kenny is also co-founder of the legendary record label LaFace, which launched the careers of artists like Usher, Toni Braxton, TLC, Outkast, and P!nk.
Sponsors
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, 2025. Promotional odds are dependent upon the number of entries received.
Sarah M. Taylor, executive director of the Hoosier Lottery, noted, “The Hoosier Lottery has enjoyed a great relationship with the Indiana State Fair for many years. We are proud to sponsor the popular Hoosier Lottery Free Stage again this year where fairgoers can enjoy the “Soundtrack of Summer”, providing summertime value and entertainment. The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has become a ‘winning ticket’ for all music lovers. Additionally, fairgoers 18 or older can sign up for a free myLOTTERY promotion for the chance to win an all-inclusive day at the Fair including the opportunity for free fair tickets and other prizes.”
There is a limited amount of reserved viewing area tickets available now for the concerts. The 2025 Indiana State Fair is scheduled to open on Friday, August 1 and runs through August 17, when you can enjoy The Greatest 15 Days of Summer at this iconic Hoosier tradition. For more information, please visit IndianaStatefair.com or follow the Indiana State Fair on Facebook, Instagram and X. The Indiana State Fair will be highlighted by its 2025 theme "Soundtrack of Summer," presented by Get Prepared Indiana.