The 2026 ISSMA Marching Band State Finals will feature the "Top 10" Indiana High School Open Class Marching Bands in each of four classes (A, B, C, D) and will also include exhibition performances by the Indiana Scholastic Class A and B State Champion prior to the start of Open Class competition. Four Open Class State Champions will be crowned at this historic and prestigious annual fall Hoosier event featuring some of the best marching bands in the country! CLEAR BAG POLICY is in effect for this event. Children under 3 years of age, carried in arms will be admitted free of charge. CLEAR BAG POLICY is in effect for this event.