65+ free live summer concerts around Central Indiana in 2024
For the price of free, you can enjoy plenty of opportunities to bask in live tunes from a comfortable spot on a lush green space as the weather warms up. Stages are popping up in parks, amphitheaters, wineries and other spaces all over Central Indiana to accommodate Hoosiers' love for al fresco rock, opera, country, jazz and more.
Here are more than 60 free concerts you can attend this summer. Some organizations, including Indy Parks, have yet to announce their summer series schedules, so check back often for updates to the below list.
Festival and one-off show dates
June 14: The Starting Block Party, to celebrate the coming U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials with music by The Main Squeeze, midwxst and DJ Space Bunz. Georgia Street downtown. indianasportscorp.org/events/the-starting-block-party
June 15: Bloombox Festival, with bands, vendors and artists creating original works. Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St. harrisoncenter.org/bloombox
July 3-4: CarmelFest, with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Actors Theatre of Indiana and more groups. carmelfest.net
Sept. 7: Opera in the Park, with soprano Angela Brown, Maestro Alfred Savia, and more Indianapolis Opera stars. MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park, 2432 Conservatory Drive. indyopera.org
Sept. 28: Garfield Park Art + Music Festival, with local musicians and artists selling handmade goods. MacAllister Amphitheater. gpacarts.org/garfield-park-art-music-fest
OneAmerica Financial Concert Series
Georgia Street downtown. Full schedule and more info: indianasportscorp.org/events/oneamerica-financial-concert-series
Concerts start at 5:30 p.m. every night from June 15-23 during the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. Highlights:
June 15: lovelytheband
June 20: Taylor Swift Night: The Taylor Party
June 23: Six Foot Blonde
Groovin' in the Garden at Easley Winery
205 N. College Ave. Full schedule and more information: easleywinery.com
Concerts are from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays in June and July. Feel free to bring your own food or order it there. Seating runs out quickly, so bring your own chairs. Highlights:
June 15: Party of Two
July 6: Two for the Show
July 27: Black Velvet Duo
The Alley Sessions
The Alley at Library Square, beside The Cabaret at 924 N. Pennsylvania St. More information: thecabaret.org.
Concerts start at 7 p.m. Full schedule:
July 19: Jared Michael & Premium Blend and Okara Imani
July 26: Grupo Bembé and Son de Esquina
Aug. 2: Indy Art and Soul Night, with Allison Victoria, Dexter Clardy of Shvdy Rollins and jus Will
Aug. 9: Goldie Ingram and Bashiri Asad
At the Palladium: Renée Elise Goldsberry, Dionne Warwick and more will be here for the 24-25 season
Fishers Community Concert Series
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive in Fishers. Full schedule and more info: npdamp.com.
Concerts at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in June and July, with a few exceptions. Patrons can bring chairs, blankets and food. Highlights:
June 4: Living Proof
July 2: Country Summer
July 23: 2nd Wind
Concerts at the Commons
First Merchants Pavilion at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St. in Noblesville. Full schedule and more info: noblesvilleparks.org
Concerts are at 7 p.m. every other Saturday from June through September. Highlights:
June 22: Parrots of the Caribbean (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
July 27: No Fences (Garth Brooks tribute)
Sept. 14: High Infidelity (80s rock)
Noblesville Summer Concert Tour
Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Lane in Noblesville. Full schedule and more info: noblesvilleparks.org
Concerts are at 7 p.m. on most Thursdays in June and July. Highlights:
June 13: Groove Smash
June 27: Jai Baker 3
July 25: Endless Summer Band
Clay Terrace Concert Series
South lawn near Orvis, 14250 Clay Terrace Blvd. in Carmel. More info: tinyurl.com/58j2jjw8
Concerts are at 7 p.m. most Thursdays from June 13-July 18. Full schedule:
June 13: Toy Factory
June 20: Endless Summer Band
June 27: Cook & Belle
July 11: My Yellow Rickshaw
July 18: Jambox
Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo
Carmel Gazebo, 3 Civic Square in Carmel. Full schedule and more info: carmelgazeboconcerts.org
Concerts are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays from May 29-Sept. 11. Highlights:
June 19: Toy Factory
July 17: The Doo
Sept. 4: Blue River Band
Late Night on Main
Carmel Arts & Design District, East Main Street and North Rangeline Road. carmelporchfest.org
7 p.m. June 15: Stella Luna & The Satellites
7 p.m. July 20: Country Summer
7 p.m. Aug. 17: Midnight RedEye Band
Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 15: Carmel Porchfest 2024
Mallow Run Winery's Picnic Concert Series
Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road in Bargersville. Full schedule and more info: mallowrun.com
Many shows are free between May 25 and Sept. 21. Music starts at 6 p.m. for the following. Highlights:
June 22: Small Town John Mellencamp Tribute
July 27: The Woomblies
Sept. 21: Der Polkatz
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Music in the Park
Blue River Memorial Park, 725 Lee Blvd. in Shelbyville. 7 p.m. on Fridays. More information: shelbyparks.com.
Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Full schedule:
June 28: Bac to Mac (Fleetwood Mac tribute)
July 26: Don’t Rock the Jukebox (country music tribute)
Aug. 16: Thunderstruck (AC/DC tribute)
Sept. 13: No Fences (Garth Brooks tribute)
Greenwood Summer Concert Series
Greenwood Amphitheater, 300 S. Washington St. in Greenwood. Full schedule and more information: greenwood.in.gov.
7 p.m. on most Saturdays between June 1 and Aug. 10. Highlights:
June 15: Crush Bon Jovi Experience
July 27: 90 Proof
Aug. 10: That ‘90s Band
Greenwood Park Mall Summer Concert Series
1251 U.S. Hwy 31 North in Greenwood. More information: simon.com/mall/greenwood-park-mall
Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. at the outdoor fountain. Full schedule:
June 27: Garth Brooks tribute
July 11: Shania Twain tribute
July 18: Fleetwood Mac tribute
July 25: Morgan Wallen tribute
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Hummel Park Concert Series
Hummel Park Performing Arts Center, 5373 S. Sugar Grove Road in Plainfield. More information: tinyurl.com/pruce7mt
Concerts start at 7 p.m. on various dates from June-September. Full schedule:
June 1: Cornfield Mafia
July 27: Big Caddy Daddy
Aug. 24: No Fences
Sept. 7: Twisted Gold
Live by the Levee Summer Concert Series
Riverside Park Amphitheater, 302 S. Riverside Drive in Rushville. More information: rushvilleamphitheater.com
Concerts start at 7 p.m. and headliner is at 8 p.m. Full schedule:
June 8: Excitable (Def Leppard tribute)
June 15: The Boy Band Night (Boy Band tribute)
July 20: Creedence Revived (CCR tribute)
Aug. 10: Run Forrest Run (90s tribute)
Sept. 7: Absolute Queen (Queen tribute)
Sept. 21: Boys In The Band (Alabama tribute)
Kokomo Summer Concert Series
Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion at Foster Park, 721 W. Superior St. in Kokomo. Full schedule and more information: visitkokomo.org
Concerts start at 6 p.m. and several main acts (listed below) will have an opener play as well. Highlights:
June 8: Material Girl & The Fame Monster
July 13: Firefighter’s Jeep Jam, featuring Check Your Head, a Beastie Boys tribute
Sept. 7: Uncle Kracker
Mooresville Summer Concert Series
Pioneer Park, 1101 Indianapolis Road in Mooresville. Full schedule and more information: mooresvilleparks.com
Concerts start at 7 p.m. Highlights:
June 7: Bonham-Holdman
June 13: My Yellow Rickshaw
July 18: Chickenbone
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