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9 outdoor music festivals around Indianapolis, IN

A crowded TCU Amphitheatre in White River State Park

We expect to see crowds as big as this over the summer. | Photo via @whiteriverstprk

Name a more iconic duo than the great outdoors + live music. We’ll wait.

The list of outdoor music festivals around the Circle City is growing and we’re giving you ample time to plan ahead with this roundup of noteworthy fests, including events that are currently TBD.

Mark your calendars

Bloombox | Saturday, June 17 | Harrison Center | Formerly the Independent Music + Art Festival, the day-long fest focuses on independent local musicians and artists, as well as a contemporary craft fair.

WonderRoad | Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18 | Garfield Park | We’re coming undone because Weezer is the headliner at this second annual fest.

The WonderRoad arch set up at the festival — We hope the festival brings back its Instagrammable arch this year. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Sad Summer Festival | Saturday, July 22 | TCU Amphitheatre at White River State Park | We’re getting major Warped Tour vibes from this smaller fest featuring bands like Taking Back Sunday and The Maine.

Garfield Park Art & Music Festival | Saturday, Aug. 12 | Garfield Park | This free festival hosted by Indy Parks, Musical Family Tree, and Garfield Brewery will be celebrating local artists + musicians.

Carmel Jazz Fest | Friday, Aug. 11-Saturday, Aug. 12 | various Carmel stages | Spyro Gyra is the headliner for this inaugural indoor/outdoor hybrid fest.

Chreece | Saturday, Aug. 26 | Fountain Square | Indy’s biggest hip-hop festival is coming back after a three-year hiatus.

WAMMfest | Saturday, Aug. 19 | Craig Park, Greenwood | Five bands, including Spin Doctors, will be taking the stage at the wine, art, music, and microbrew event this year.

Keep an eye out

Back Alley Ballyhoo | Dates TBD | Square Cat Vinyl | We’re still tripping over this psychedelic music and art festival that took over the Fountain Square area last August.

Indy Jazz Fest | Dates TBD | Garfield Park | Local acts like Bashiri Asad + Charlie Ballantine performed at this show last October.

Did we miss a festival? Let us know + we’ll add it to the list.

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Events

Tuesday, April 4

40+ Bouldering Club | Tuesday, April 4 | 5:30-11 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | Free for members | Meet other 40+ climbers at the garage doors and hit the mats — post-bouldering beverages are $1 off for those who participate.

Wednesday, April 5

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks | Wednesday, April 5 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $6-$162 | These teams have had one of the biggest rivalries in NBA history since 1977 — see how the game plays out.

Thursday, April 6

Walk-Up Naloxone Training | Thursday, April 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | IUPUI Campus Center Atrium, 420 University Blvd., Indianapolis | Free | Learn how to properly use Naloxone to reverse an opioid drug overdose + walk away with a free Narcan nasal spray kit.
Talking Track with Curt Cavin and Scott Goodyear | Thursday, April 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis | $0-$10 | Listen to a veteran motorsports writer + former race car driver chat about racing and track culture at the Brickyard — a National Historic Landmark.
Future And Friends | Thursday, April 6 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $59-$244 | Catch the star-studded “One Big Party Tour” led by the hip-hop polymath.

Saturday, April 15

Kohler Indy Spring Market | Saturday, April 15 | 1-4 p.m. | Kohler Signature Store Indianapolis by Crescent Supply, 4335 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis | Free | Rain or shine, stop by the Kohler Signature Store Indianapolis for an afternoon of supporting local.*

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News Notes

Weather

65º | Thunderstorms | 41% chance of rain

Traffic

The city is making moves to improve pedestrian safety. Indy DPW announced it will spend $115,000 to install steel bollards at 22 of the most concerning trail crossings to keep vehicles off trails. Expect to see partial closures of lanes as construction begins. If you witness a driver entering a trail, call 317-327-3811. (WRTV)

Number

16%. That’s how much an AES or Duke Energy ratepayer’s bill could reduce per month from June through August. This is due to falling natural gas prices + push back from advocates who disagreed with the utility’s plan to pass costs to customers when a plant was offline for almost a year. (IndyStar)

Biz

Neidhammer Coffee Co. is switching hands. The near east side cafe will be taken over by local nonprofit 91 Place, which provides transitional housing, mental health services, and workforce development for young adults experiencing housing instability. Neidhammer will keep its name and offer the same menu.

Sports

IU women’s basketball coach Teri Moren has led the team into an unprecedented season this year — winning the school’s first No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament + No. 2 position in the AP’s women’s basketball poll. Unsurprisingly, she received the AP women’s basketball Coach of the Year last week. Congrats, Coach Moren. (FOX59)

Plan Ahead

Chicken & Beer Fest is returning to Indy on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is moving from Monument Circle to the Cradle at Monon 30 + plans to feature nearly 30 different restaurants, 10 beverage companies, music, and a hot wing eating contest. Get your ticket.

Drink

Spruce up your week with a spritz. Try the Old Fashioned Spritzer, a lighter, Spring twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail. Just pour St. Elmo Cocktails’ ready-to-pour Old Fashioned over ice, top with club soda, and garnish with fruit — no bartending experience required.*

Wellness

Our tip for a gentle, gradual wake-up: Amazon’s Halo Rise, which uses smart alarm clock technology to simulate a sunrise. Bonus: Turn on the sleep tracking feature to help improve your sleep — no wearable device required.

Community

How to navigate our events page

How to navigate our community events page

Our events page makes it easy to find happenings on the go. | Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels

You may be familiar with the events section of our newsletter — but what about our website?

Make the most of our comprehensive events calendar with these pro tips for navigating our site like a true local.

Event search tools

First, head to our Events page.

Then, start scrolling to see what events are coming up, or use these key features to filter events more specifically:

Magnifying glass icon: Search keywords to find event categories or search events by name.
“All Events” drop-down (desktop): Search for virtual events or “Editor’s Picks.”

What’s an Editor’s Pick, you ask? Those are events that our team has personally curated for our audience. Aka: fun, noteworthy, or important going-ons in the community.

Descending list icon (desktop): Choose how you want events for each day to be ordered — by time, popularity, or alphabetically.
Bullet list icon: Change the format from lists to thumbnails.
Additional tools: Select date, location, and/or radius.

Add your own event

You can add your own events to our community calendar. Here’s how:

“Add Event” calendar button: Click or tap this button, create a login, and input your event information. We need the name, date(s), time(s), location, price, and a brief description.

Bonus: You can always upload events for free, or choose a paid option to guarantee that it’s listed in our newsletter. Review our promotional offerings before clicking “submit.”

Happy event hunting!

The Wrap

Anna Bowman in a black shirt and jewelry

Today’s Edition By:
Anna Bowman

From the Editor

I’m still hoping to see Boot Scoot Fest + All IN Music & Arts Festival announce they’ll be going for round two this year. And does anyone remember Woo Grl Fest from way back in 2019? I’d love to see the women-centered music festival make a comeback soon. If anyone has the scoop on these big events, you know where to find me.

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