Indiana State Fair Reveals Additional Free Stage Concerts

The Indiana State Fair has announced the second wave of Hoosier Lottery Free Stage concerts for 2025. This year's free stage lineup includes Babyface, Melissa Etheridge, Bill Murray, and more.

The current lineup is:

• Three Dog Night | Aug. 1
• Disney Throwback DJ Night | Aug. 2
• Max McNown | Aug. 3*
• Babyface | Aug. 6
• America | Aug. 7*
• Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers | Aug. 8
• 107.1 Radio Latina: Banda Troyana | Aug. 12*
• Phil Vassar & Lonestar (co-headline) | Aug. 14*
• Melissa Etheridge | Aug. 15

*newly added

All shows at the free stage are free with fair admission and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The 2025 Indiana State Fair is set to open August 1 and runs through August 17. The state fair will be closed on Mondays.

About the artists

Three Dog Night dominated the charts between 1969 and 1974 with their pop-rock sound, racking up more top 10 hits than any other group. Marking nearly 50 years on the road, Three Dog Night continues to captivate audiences with boundary breaking sounds and nostalgic music from their beginning.

Disney Throwback DJ Night is calling all Disney Lovers, 90s Kids, or anyone who just wants to Let It Go. Disney classics, as well as Disney Channel hits, will be played. Costumes are encouraged.

Max McNown spotlights his emotionally potent yet nuanced lyrics out of Nashville. Songs about intense heartache, immense upheaval, and life-changing revelation are his forte.

Babyface is an Indianapolis native and a 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. He is the only producer to win the “Producer of the Year” category four times. Babyface co-founded the record label that launched the careers of Usher, Toni Braxton TLC, Outkast, and P!nk.

America is celebrating its 55th anniversary with powerful performances. Their first #1 single, “A Horse With No Name,” was followed by a string of hits that landed on the Top 40. Their music is a blend of pop-rock and folk-jazz.

Bill Murray will collaborate with His Blood Brothers Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, and Jimmy Vivino. During his years on Saturday Night Live, Murray entertained with songs like “Brandy” and “Star Wars.” Zito and Castiglia are brothers in real life, and have each won Blues Rock Album of the Year awards. Vivino is best known for serving as Conan O’Brien’s bandleader.

Banda Troyana have established themselves in the Mexican music scene with their deep lyrics and conventional rhythms. Banda Troyana’s music is described as vivacious, passionate, and energetic with an emphasis on storytelling.

Phil Vassar is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breakout hit “Just Another Day in Paradise.” With nine albums, Vassar’s live shows feature hits and covers of musical icons. He has performed around the world and shared the stage with Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson.

Lonestar has left a mark on the pop-country genre, boasting 22 top ten singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. With more than 10.5 million records sold worldwide, Lonestar stands as one of country music’s most enduring bands.

Melissa Etheridge is a two-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist who stormed onto the rock scene in 1988. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy vocals, Etheridge has been a powerful presence for decades — even winning an Academy Award. Her acclaimed one-woman Broadway show “My Window” premiered in 2022.