When can you see Babyface? 2025 Indiana State Fair hosts Bill Murray, Melissa Ethridge, more
The Indiana State Fair kicked off its 2025 concert announcements June 4 with several big names, including Indianapolis native Babyface and actor Bill Murray.
The shows will take place during the run of the fair — Aug. 1 to 17, except for Mondays — on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. This year's theme is the "Soundtrack of Summer," which will include an exhibit on iconic album covers and a pop-up record store.
The fair is announcing the concerts in waves over the course of the summer. The bands and dates they've confirmed so far are below. All concerts are free with paid admission to the fair. Unless otherwise noted, each starts at 7:30 p.m., and seating is first-come, first-served. Buy tickets to the fair at indianastatefair.com.
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