First Indiana State Fair free stage acts include '70s rock icons, movie star, Empress of Soul

The first wave of performers announced for the Indiana State Fair's 2024 free stage lineup include an iconic '70s rock band, a movie star and the Empress of Soul.

The Indiana State Fair has announced the first in several waves of performers expected to take the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage this August. One of the acts, Dogstar, which features bassist Keanu Reeves, was announced earlier this week.

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Here's the Indiana State Fair free stage lineup as of June 6:

• Aug. 2: Three Dog Night (rescheduled from 2023 cancellation)

• Aug. 4: Gladys Knight

• Aug. 8: Dogstar

• Aug. 9: Bell Biv DeVoe

• Aug. 16: Gary Allan

All shows on the free stage are free with paid fair admission. Seating is first-come, first-served. Discounted fair tickets are available online now at indianastatefair.com.

More Hoosier Lottery Free Stage acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

When does the Indiana State Fair open?

The Indiana State Fair runs Aug. 2-18. It's closed Mondays.

What is the Indiana State Fair 2024 theme?

This year's theme is The Art & Nature of Fun, presented in partnership with Newfields.

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