
INDIANAPOLIS — Live entertainment is getting bigger ahead of the 2026 Indiana State Fair!
The Indiana State Fair Commission announced plans for a multi-million dollar expansion and renovation for its Hoosier Lottery Free Stage, which is set to be finished in time for the 2026 Indiana State Fair.
Here are the improvements coming to the on-campus boutique amphitheater:
“Enhancing the Hoosier Lottery Stage concert area is an important investment for the future of the Indiana State Fairgrounds experience. These improvements allow us to better serve our guests, attract top-tier entertainment, and continue providing unforgettable moments for Hoosiers each summer, including outside of the Fair,” said Anna Whelchel, chief marketing & revenue officer for the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.
The fairgrounds also announced a partnership where Indiana-based concert promotions company MOKB Presents will program and book the Hoosier Lottery Stage during non-state fair dates.
“The Hoosier Lottery Stage at the Indiana State Fairgrounds is an excellent addition to our portfolio of venues that we represent in Indiana,” said Dan Kemer, co-owner and vice president of programming for MOKB Presents. “This renovation and expansion will serve as a great opportunity for artists, managers and agents looking for an alternative outdoor Midwest-based venue in the 5,000-7,500 capacity range. And, it’s a facility that Hoosiers are already familiar with and will now be able to enjoy throughout the year.”
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