The Beatles 1964 Indiana Farmers Coliseum performance celebrated Tuesday

The Indiana Farmers Coliseum is hosting the “1964 Seems Like Yesterday” event.

Today, the Indiana State Fair is marking the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary 1964 performance.

The Indiana Farmers Coliseum is hosting the “1964 Seems Like Yesterday” event, featuring a live listening session of the original audio from the 1964 concert, followed by a performance by the tribute band 1964, recreating The Beatles’ original setlist.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
• Venue: Indiana Farmers Coliseum
• Tickets: 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.
• Evening's Schedule of Events
  • 5:30PM: Dedication of permanent art project
  • 6PM: Live Listening session of original audio from 1964 performance (followed by an Intermission)
  • 7PM 1964 performance of the original Beatles set list (followed by an Intermission)
  • 8PM 1964 performance of the Beatles' greatest hits

 Fab Four Activities:

• Commemoration: The event will take place exactly 60 years to the day of The Beatles’ original performance at the same venue.
• Art Installation: 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.
• Audio Playback: 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.
• Live Concert: The tribute band 1964 will perform The Beatles’ original set list, meticulously recreating the magic of the live performances from over 60 years ago.

 Special On-site Themed Activations:

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