Summer in Indianapolis means lawn chairs, picnic blankets and plenty of free outdoor concerts. From neighborhood park performances to suburban amphitheater lineups, families can find live music across Indy and the surrounding communities all season long.
Many concerts are outdoors and weather-dependent, so check the event page or host’s website before heading out. Bring chairs or a blanket, pack snacks if allowed and give kids room to wiggle. That last part is not optional.
2026 Free Summer Concerts Around Indianapolis
Use this list to jump to free outdoor concerts by location:
- Indy Parks Summer Concert Series
- Brownsburg Summer Soundtracks
- Summer Concerts at The Gazebo in Carmel
- Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace
- Evenings in Danville Concert Series
- Fishers Free Tuesday Concerts
- Greenwood Summer Concert Series
- Mallow Run Winery Free Concerts
- Noblesville Summer Concert Series
- Hummel Park Free Summer Concert Series in Plainfield
- Jams at the Junction in Westfield
- Whitestown Summer Concert Series
- Free Family Concerts at Lions Park in Zionsville
Indy Parks Summer Concert Series
Indy Parks hosts free summer concerts at parks across Indianapolis, with lineups ranging from kids’ music and jazz to classical, hip-hop and community band performances.
Broad Ripple Park
Concerts begin at 7 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
- Friday, May 22, 5:30 p.m. – Kids’ Concert Series: ShooBeeLoo
- Friday, June 26 – Original Music Series: Shawn McGowan
Eagle Creek Beach
Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 27 – Jazz at the Beach: Ron Jones
- Tuesday, June 2 – In Concert with Nature: A Bright Abyss
- Wednesday, June 10 – Jazz at the Beach: Premium Blend
- Tuesday, June 16 – In Concert with Nature: 3to1
- Wednesday, June 24 – Jazz at the Beach: Rob Dixon
- Tuesday, June 30 – In Concert with Nature: El Marimbaso
MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park
Concerts begin at 7 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
- Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. – KC and the 3 Kings
- Wednesday, May 20 – Cross Roads Brass Band
- Thursday, June 11 – Son Latin Groove
- Wednesday, June 17 – Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra
- Thursday, June 25 – CRP Music featuring Rob Dixon & Okara Imani
- Wednesday, July 1 – Indianapolis Symphonic Band
- Thursday, July 9 – Sofia Goodman Trio
- Wednesday, July 15 – Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Thursday, July 23 – The Downstroke Band
- Wednesday, August 5 – Girls Rock! Indianapolis
- Sunday, August 9, 4 to 7 p.m. – Hip-Hop Anthology
- Wednesday, August 12 – Pride of Indy Band
- Thursday, August 20 – Woomblies Rock Orchestra
- Wednesday, August 26 – Indianapolis Municipal Band
- Thursday, September 3 – Lisa Frank and the Trapper Keepers
- Wednesday, September 9 – New Horizons Band
- Saturday, September 26, 4 to 9 p.m. – Garfield Park Art and Music Festival
Garfield Park Sunken Gardens
- Thursday, October 1, 7 p.m. – Liederkranz Band
Martin Luther King Park
- Friday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. – Freedom Concert Series: Clint Breeze
- Thursday, August 13, 5:30 p.m. – Kids’ Concert Series: JBJ Collective
Taggart Memorial Amphitheater at Riverside Park
- Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m. – Blue Bergamont
- Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. – The Palace
- Friday, June 5, 7 p.m. – Indianapolis Men’s Chorus with the Dan Nix Big Band
- Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m. – PsyWrn Simone
- Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m. – Brandon Meeks
- Saturday, August 15, 8 p.m. – Indy Ballet
- Thursday, August 27, 7 p.m. – Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
- Friday, September 18, 7 p.m. – Pavel & Direct Contact
- Thursday, September 24, 7 p.m. – Toy Factory
Watkins Park
- Sunday, June 14, 4 to 7 p.m. – Jazz in the Park: Lester Johnson and Sandy Lomax
Wes Montgomery Park
Select Tuesdays. Times vary.
- May 12, 6 p.m. – Bashiri Asad
- June 23, 6 p.m. – Dy’she Mansfield
- July 7, 11 a.m. – Cathy Morris
- August 11, 6 p.m. – Sunny Side
Brownsburg Summer Soundtracks
Brownsburg’s Summer Soundtracks series brings free live music, yard games, food trucks and a beer and wine garden to Arbuckle Acres Park.
Arbuckle Acres Park | Select dates, 6 to 8 p.m.
- May 29 – Southern Accents
- June 13 – Ages Band
- August 21 – Endless Summer Band
Summer Concerts at The Gazebo in Carmel
The Carmel Gazebo concert series brings free Wednesday evening concerts to the lawn, with a long-running lineup that stretches from late May into September.
Carmel Gazebo | Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m.
- May 27 – Nauti Yachtys
- June 3 – The Flying Toasters
- June 10 – My Yellow Rickshaw
- June 17 – Jai Baker
- June 24 – 45 RPM
- July 1 – National Guard Band
- July 8 – Living Proof
- July 15 – Cook & Belle
- July 22 – The Bishops
- July 29 – Toy Factory
- August 5 – Rick K
- August 12 – Stella Luna & The Satellites
- August 19 – The Woomblies
- August 26 – Navy Rock Band
- September 2 – Blue River Band
- September 9 – Endless Summer Band
September 16 and September 23 are reserved as rain makeup dates.
Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace
Clay Terrace hosts free Thursday night concerts on The Lawn, with a pre-show before the main stage performance.
The Lawn at Clay Terrace | Thursdays | Pre-show at 6 p.m., main stage at 7 p.m.
- June 18 – Endless Summer Band
- June 25 – Big 80’s
- July 2 – Toy Factory
- July 9 – My Yellow Rickshaw
July 16 is reserved as a rain makeup date.
Evenings in Danville Concert Series
Evenings in Danville is a free summer concert series with performances at Downtown Danville Square and Ellis Park. Locations vary by date, so check the lineup before heading out.
Select Fridays, 7 to 10 p.m.
- May 15 – The Time Travelers | Downtown Danville Square
- June 19 – The Doo Band | Ellis Park Shelter 2
- July 17 – Living Proof | Ellis Park Shelter 2
- August 21 – Blue River Band | Ellis Park Shelter 2
- September 18 – Nelda Hustler | Downtown Danville Square
Fishers Free Tuesday Concerts
Fishers Free Tuesday Concerts bring local and regional cover bands to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. The concerts are free, with no ticket required.
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater | Tuesdays | Gates open at 6 p.m., concerts begin at 7 p.m.
- June 2 – Sushi Roll
- June 9 – Living Proof
- June 16 – Blue Water Kings
- June 23 – Toy Factory
- June 30 – Karma
- July 7 – Big Rosco & The Hammers
- July 14 – The Doo Band
- July 21 – The Flying Toasters
- Wednesday, July 29 – Stella Luna & The Satellites
Greenwood Summer Concert Series
Greenwood’s free summer concert series takes place Saturday evenings at the amphitheater at Craig Park.
Greenwood Amphitheater at Craig Park | Saturdays, 7 p.m.
- May 30 – The Bishops
- June 6 – Big Rosco & The Hammers
- June 13 – Cosmic Situation
- June 20 – The Woomblies Rock Orchestra
- July 11 – Blue River Band
- July 18 – Cornfield Mafia
- July 25 – Tastes Like Chicken
- August 1 – The Big 80s
- August 8 – Soul Street
Mallow Run Winery Free Concerts
Mallow Run Winery hosts free outdoor concerts on the lawn and patio throughout the summer in Bargersville. The free lineup includes Saturday Picnic Concert Series dates and Sunday on the Patio performances. Paid tribute concerts are part of the broader Mallow Run summer schedule, but they are not included in this free concert list.
Mallow Run Winery | Free Saturday concerts, noon to 9 p.m. unless noted | Free Sunday concerts, noon to 6 p.m.
Free Saturday Picnic Concert Series
- May 23 – Tastes Like Chicken
- June 6 – The Big 80s
- June 27 – Toy Factory
- July 4, noon to 10 p.m. – The Bishops
- July 18 – The Woomblies Rock Orchestra
- July 25 – Jai Baker 3
- August 1 – The Doo!
- August 8 – Living Proof
- August 15 – Roughouse
- August 22 – The Nauti Yachtys
- August 29 – Soul Street
- September 5 – That 90s’ Band
- September 12 – Midtown Madmen
Free Sunday on the Patio Concerts
- May 24 – Davis & Devitt
- May 31 – Acoustic Catfish
- June 7 – Indy Annies
- June 14 – Sister’s Brew
- June 21 – The Wilsons
- July 5 – Park Avenue Band
Noblesville Summer Concert Series
Noblesville offers two free summer concert settings: Thursday concerts at Dillon Park and Saturday concerts at Federal Hill Commons.
Dillon Park Shelter and Stage
Select Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.
- June 4 – The Rekt Band
- June 18 – Groove Smash
- July 9 – Toy Factory
- July 16 – Indigos Band
- July 30 – Jai Baker 3
Concerts at the Commons
Federal Hill Commons Amphitheater | Select Saturdays, 7 to 10 p.m.
- June 13 – EMO KIDS
- June 27 – Southern Accents
- July 25 – The Silver Bullet Experience
- August 15 – Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press
- August 29 – Dusty Millers No Fences Garth Brooks Tribute
- September 12 – Hyryder
Hummel Park Free Summer Concert Series in Plainfield
Hummel Park hosts a free summer concert series at the Hummel Park Performing Arts Center in Plainfield. Families can bring lawn chairs for lawn seating, with food and drinks available for purchase. Smoking and outside alcohol are prohibited.
Hummel Park Performing Arts Center | Select Saturdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
- June 13 – Victims of Love, A Tribute to the Eagles
- August 8 – Parrots of the Caribbean, The Sounds of Jimmy Buffett
- August 29 – Sounds of Summer, A Beach Boys Tribute
Jams at the Junction in Westfield
Jams at the Junction brings free Friday night concerts to Grand Junction Plaza in Westfield.
Grand Junction Plaza | Select Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m.
- May 29 – Dave & Rae
- June 26 – Stella Luna & The Satellites
- July 17 – The Why Store
- August 7 – Groovesmash
- August 21 – Midnight RedEye Band
- August 28 – Jai Baker Trio
Whitestown Summer Concert Series
Whitestown’s free Friday concert series takes place at Main Street Park, with music beginning at 7 p.m.
Main Street Park | Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m.
- May 29 – JAMBOX
- June 5 – Midnight RedEye
- June 12 – Indy Annies
- June 26 – The Big 80s
- July 10 – Joe Hess & The Wandering Cowboys
- July 17 – The Toons
- July 24 – The American West Band
- July 31 – Big Rosco & The Hammers
Free Family Concerts at Lions Park in Zionsville
Zionsville’s Sunday evening concerts at Lions Park offer a shorter summer lineup, with performances beginning at 7 p.m.
Lions Park Bandstand | Sundays, 7 p.m.
- July 5 – Zionsville Concert Band
- July 12 – Indianapolis Symphonic Band
- July 19 – New Horizons Band
- July 26 – Indianapolis Municipal Band
- August 2 – GM Horns Big Band
For more free summer fun, see our roundup of free things to do in Indianapolis and our list of activities for $5 or less in Indianapolis. For the full lineup of outdoor music this summer, check out our 2026 Summer Concert Series guide.
