Final lineup released for Indiana State Fair free concerts

This week, the Indiana State Fair announced the addition of 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo as the final addition to its exceptional lineup that will take place on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage.

The 2022 Indiana State Fair will take place July 29 through Aug. 21. (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.)

The lineup each year consists of some of music’s most legendary 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. A limited number of premium section access tickets will also be made available at a later time. All shows start at 7:30 p.m., unless noted otherwise.

The 2022 Hoosier Lottery Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair schedule includes:

  • Kansas: Friday, July 29 (opening day)
  • Jesse McCartney: Saturday, July 30
  • We The Kingdom: Sunday, July 31
  • Chaka Khan: Wednesday, Aug. 3
  • Gone 2 Paradise (Tribute to Jimmy Buffett): Thursday, Aug. 4
  • Travis Tritt: Friday, Aug. 5
  • The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band: Saturday, Aug. 6
  • Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: Sunday, Aug. 7
  • Trace Adkins: Wednesday, Aug. 10
  • Too Fighters (A Tribute to Foo Fighters): Thursday, Aug. 11
  • KC & The Sunshine Band: Friday, Aug. 12
  • El Dia de los Latinos en la Feria del Estado de Indiana presented by Radio Latina (Latino-Fest at the Indiana State Fair): Saturday, Aug. 13
  • Zach Williams: Sunday, Aug. 14
  • Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, The Classics IV,  The Vogues, The Cowsills: Wednesday, Aug. 17
  • Small Town (A Tribute to John Mellencamp): Thursday, Aug. 18
  • Carly Pearce: Friday, Aug. 19
  • Vixen & Autograph: Saturday, Aug. 20
  • Gospel Music Day featuring Fred Hammond: Sunday, Aug. 21