State fair officials release final free stage lineup for 2018

Indianapolis, In. — Officials from the Indiana State Fair rolled out the final and complete lineup of 17 concerts that will be part of the Chevrolet Free Stage headline entertainment at the 2018 Indiana State Fair, which returns August 3-19. Each night of the fair features a concert that is free with paid fair admission. Today’s final announcement includes the solo band of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and guitar legend Robby Krieger of The Doors as well as support artists that will perform on select days.

The Complete Lineup for the 2018 Indiana State Fair Free Stage:

  • Rick Springfield – Friday, August 3
  • Natalie Stovall with openers Cook & Belle and The Brett Wiscons Band– Saturday, August 4
  • Why Don’t We – Sunday, August 5
  • Anthony Hamilton – Monday, August 6
  • Tyler Childers – Tuesday, August 7
  • Randy Houser and special guest Nora Collins – Wednesday, August 8
  • Kool & The Gang – Thursday, August 9
  • HANSON – Friday, August 10
  • Warrant with special guest FireHouse and openers DUDE! and Rok Hollywood – Saturday, August 11
  • for King & Country headlining the Contemporary Christian Music Festival, with Sarah Reeves, All the Astronauts, and Jonathan Jackson – Sunday, August 12
  • Happy Together Tour – Monday, August 13 featuring: The Turtles, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, Mark Lindsay (formerly of Paul Revere & The Raiders and The Cowsills
  • Dirty Deeds USA: Xtreme AC/DC Tribute – Tuesday, August 14
  • Grand Funk Railroad – with openers The Easthills – Wednesday, August 15
  • An Evening with Hunter Hayes – Thursday, August 16
  • Here Come The Mummies – Friday, August 17
  • Robby Krieger of The Doors with openers Brandon Whyde and Os Gringos– Saturday, August 18
  • Kirk Franklin, headlining the Gospel Music Festival – Sunday, August 19

Online ticket sales are available now, presented by WGU Indiana, at a discounted rate of $8 plus convenience fee on the Indiana State Fair website. Tickets can also be purchased at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office during regular business hours at the discounted rate. Tickets purchased at the gate are $13. Check IndianaStateFair.com for additional promotions available throughout the summer.

Purchase of an Indiana State Fair ticket allows for general admission to the Chevrolet Free Stage concert seating area. No seats can be reserved unless otherwise specified. For more information please visit the Indiana State Fair website.