What’s even better than patio season? Free outdoor music season.
Pack your picnic and lawn chairs — here’s a helpful roundup of every free summer series we could find around Indy.
Groovin’ in the Garden | Every Saturday, June-July | 2–5 p.m. | Easley Winery | Pack a picnic, bring your lawn chair, and grab a glass of your favorite wine to enjoy live concerts ranging from a Beatles tribute to a country hoedown.
The Alley Sessions | Every Friday, July 25-Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Alley at the Cabaret | Grab libations + light bites at The Jazz Kitchen’s walk-up bar, shop from various art vendors, and settle in for world-class live music. Pro tip: Reserve a cafe table for guaranteed seating, or bring your lawn chair to set up a little further from the stage.
Viernes Cultural: Latin Night | Last Friday of the month, May-September | 6:30-10 p.m. | Lugar Plaza | Enjoy the sounds of some of Indy’s most popular Latin bands + learn new moves from talented local dance instructors during a free lesson. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Homegrown Music | Dates vary — typically every other weekend | Times vary | Locations vary | Discover the best of new, original Hoosier music at rotating venues across Hamilton County. Three local artists play per show, and sets can range from 30-75 minutes each.
Late Night on Main | One Saturday per month, June-August | 6-11 p.m. | Main Street, Carmel | Grab dinner from one of the surrounding world-class restaurants and cozy up in your lawn chair for hours of local music.
Levitt VIBE | Second Sunday of the month, April-October | 12-3 p.m. | Tube Factory Campus | If you’ve got pretty diverse musical tastebuds, this is the series for you. Enjoy everything from avant garde jazz to indie rock to traditional Venezuelan folk music in a single afternoon, with a food truck on site to keep you fueled up. Pro tip: If the weather is unfavorable, concerts will still be held, but will be moved indoors.
Free Tuesday Concerts | Every Tuesday, June-July (except June 24) | 7 p.m. | Nickel Plate District Amiptheater, Fishers | Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket, buy some food from a local food truck, and enjoy a high-quality musical experience at this state-of-the-art ampitheater capable of hosting 6,000+ concertgoers.
Live @ The Rails | Dates vary | 6-10 p.m. | Depot Street Park, Greenfield | Assemble your friends, family, and lawn chairs for a variety of acts, including tribute bands for everyone from Morgan Wallen to The Rolling Stones to Black Sabbath.
Indy Parks | Dates, times, and locations vary | From Broad Ripple Park to Eagle Creek Beach, Indy Parks is hosting 34 free outdoor concerts at six different locations this summer. You can find everything from gospel to jazz to alternative rock at a park near you.
Know of another free series we missed? It would be music to our ears if you share it with us.