Indiana hits the back half of July with a stacked concert calendar and county fair season running at full tilt. From arena-pop world tours to demolition derbies and fried food, here is what is happening across the state from July 21 to July 28, 2026.
Live Music & Blockbuster Concerts
Jack White Live
July 21, 2026 (show begins at 8:00 PM) · Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis
The former White Stripes frontman brings a raw, electric rock set to the downtown Indy riverfront. Check details on the Everwise Amphitheater upcoming shows calendar, and make a day of it along the White River State Park Canal Walk.
Hilary Duff: The Lucky Me Tour
July 23, 2026 (show begins at 7:00 PM) · Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
The pop favorite returns to the stage for a nostalgia-packed night in Noblesville. Grab ticketing info via the Visit Hamilton County venue guide.
Levity x Tape B Present: Summer Program
July 24, 2026 (show begins at 7:00 PM) · Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis
A high-energy bass and electronic night takes over the downtown amphitheater. Review venue details on the White River State Park venue page.
5 Seconds of Summer: EVERYONE'S A STAR! World Tour
July 25, 2026 (show begins at 8:00 PM) · Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
The Australian pop-rock band plays a massive amphitheater show on their latest world tour. Secure seats through the Ruoff Music Center upcoming shows calendar.
YUNGBLUD: IDOLS - THE WORLD TOUR
July 28, 2026 (show begins at 8:00 PM) · Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis
The British rocker closes out the week with a loud, cathartic set along the riverfront. Check guidelines via the Everwise Amphitheater upcoming shows calendar.
The Format Live
July 28, 2026 (show begins at 8:00 PM, sold out) · HI-FI Indy, Indianapolis
The reunited indie-pop group plays an intimate, sold-out night in Fountain Square's Murphy Arts Building. See the lineup on the HI-FI Indy event calendar.
Get Outside This Week
If the heat has you looking for water, cool off on one of these underrated Indiana river float trips, from the spring-fed Mongo float up north to the Blue River's limestone bluffs down south. And up in Mishawaka, the brand-new Miracle League Complex at Normain Park just opened with a fully accessible ballfield, splash pad and inclusive playground, all free to visit.
Peak County Fair Overload
Late July is the absolute heart of Indiana's agricultural and 4-H community fairs. Expect demolition derbies, tractor pulls, livestock shows, commercial midways, and endless fried food across the state during this window. For more by area, see our guides to central, northern, and southern Indiana county fairs, or browse every fair this season in our complete Indiana county fair guide.
- Delaware County Fair — July 13-22 (ongoing), Muncie. Indiana Farm Bureau Fair Guide
- White County Fair — July 18-23, Reynolds. Purdue Extension 4-H Fair Dates
- Adams County Fair — July 19-23, Monroe. Indiana Farm Bureau Fair Guide
- Clay County Fair — July 18-24, Brazil. Purdue Extension 4-H Fair Dates
- Putnam County Fair — July 17-24, Greencastle. Indiana Farm Bureau Fair Guide
- Johnson County Fair — July 19-25, Franklin. Purdue Extension 4-H Fair Dates
- Hendricks County Fair — July 19-25, Danville. Indiana Farm Bureau Fair Guide
- Vanderburgh County Fair — July 20-25, Evansville. Purdue Extension 4-H Fair Dates
- Porter County Fair — July 23-August 1, Valparaiso. Indiana Farm Bureau Fair Guide
- Elkhart County Fair — July 24-August 1, Goshen. Purdue Extension 4-H Fair Dates
- Jasper County Fair — July 25-August 1, Rensselaer. Indiana Farm Bureau Fair Guide
- Boone County Fair — July 26-August 1, Lebanon. Purdue Extension 4-H Fair Dates
- Jackson County Fair — July 26-August 1, Brownstown. Indiana Farm Bureau Fair Guide
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