The event will take place exactly 60 years to the day of The Beatles’ original performance at the same venue. Photo provided by Indiana State Fair.

News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair announces the Indiana Farmers Coliseum will host the “1964 Seems Like Yesterday” event, celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary 1964 performance, on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Fans can enjoy a pre-concert listening party featuring a high-quality playback of the original 1964 show, broadcast over the airwaves at the time. The tribute band 1964 will perform The Beatles’ original set list, meticulously recreating the magic of the live performances from over 60 years ago. A Beatles-themed art installation by Indiana artist Cory Heimann will be unveiled. The large-scale piece, made from Rubik’s cubes, will be a permanent fixture at the fairgrounds.

Special On-site Themed Activities

• Themed photo and selfie stations.
• Themed music playing throughout the event.
• Limited quantity of Beatles themed merchandise available for purchase.
• Food and drink options.

Evening’s Schedule of Events

• 5:30 p.m. — Dedication of Permanent Art Project
• 6p.m. — Live Listening Session of original audio from 1964 performance (followed by an Intermission)
• 7 p.m. — 1964 performance of the original Beatles set list (followed by an Intermission)
• 8 p.m. —1964 performance of the Beatles’ greatest hits

General admission tickets are priced at $5, the same as in 1964, with $25 floor tickets also available. Tickets are on sale now at indianastatefair.com. Special $5 general admission tickets are available while supplies last.