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Summer Forecast: 7 can’t-miss shows to add to your calendar

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March 27, 2024 • 
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Ruoff is the perfect low-key setting to gather with friends and listen to the (impressively loud) music.

Photo courtesy of Eric Church

Warm weather and good music? Count us in. Say hello to the summer season lineup at Ruoff Music Centre, Everwise Amphitheater, and Old National Centre. Peep a selection of their upcoming shows:

Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park (Opening day: Friday, April 26)

Explore the full calendar of shows.

Ruoff Music Center (Opening day: Thursday, May 23)

See the full lineup of shows and plan a trip to Noblesville this summer.

Old National Centre

Beat the heat with great indoor shows happening all year round at Old National Centre.

More summer shows this way.

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