2023 Free Summer Concerts around Indianapolis

Throughout the summer months, Indianapolis plays host to many outdoor concert series.

With music styles ranging from jazz to kids’ tunes to good old-fashioned rock ‘n roll, it is easy to find something the whole family will enjoy. So, grab a chair or blanket, pack a picnic, and take advantage of these FREE summer concerts that run all summer long.

2023 Free Summer Concerts around Indianapolis

Concerts on the Canal at the Indiana Historical Society

Indiana Historical Society (On the Lawn) | Thursdays | 6 – 8 PM

• June 1 – The Beatless – A Celebration of the Beatles and Rock & Roll
• June 8 – Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra – Big Band Jazz, Great American Songbook
• June 15 – The Cool City Band – Swingin’ Music of the Lounge Era
• June 22 – Jennie DeVoe – Soulful-Blues-Americana Vibe
• June 29 – The Bishops – Variety Pop
• July 13 – Groove Essential – Dance Hits
• July 20 – Pavel and Direct Contact – Latin Jazz, Salsa and Latin-infused Pop Band
• July 27 – Deb Mullins – Jazz/Pop/Blues

Fishers Parks Community Concert Series

NPD AMP | Tuesdays* | 7-9 pm

 

Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace

Clay Terrace | Thursday | 6-9 pm

• June 15: My Yellow Rickshaw
• June 22: Jambox
• June 29: Toy Factory
• July 6: Indy Annies
• July 13: Endless Summer Band
• July 20: Rain Date

Noblesville Summer Concert Series Lineup

Dillon Park | Thursday | 7 pm

• June 8 – Cosmic Situation
• June 15 –  Roughouse Indy
• June 22 – Jai Baker 3
• June 29 – Not Your Average Boy Band
• July 6 – Groove Smash
• July 13 – The Toons
• July 20 – Hairbangers Ball

Free Summer Concert Series at Murphy Aquatic Park

Murphy Aquatic Park | 7-9 pm

• June 16
• July 2 *This performance includes fireworks
• August 11

Mallow Run Winery Picnic Concert Series

Mallow Run Winery | Weekends 

• May 27 – Concert Series Kickoff with Toy Factory
• June 3-4 – Mallow Run’s Strawberry Festival
• June 17 – Magic Bus
• July 1-2 – Red, White, & Blueberry Festival
• July 15 – Small Town John Mellencamp Tribute
• July 29 – The Woomblies
• August 5 – No Fences Garth Brooks Tribute
• Aug 12 – Windbreakers
• Aug 19 – The Flying Toasters
• Sept 2-4 – 18th Anniversary Festival
• September 9 – Endless Summer Band

Jams at the Junction

Grand Junction Plaza | Select Fridays | 5:30 pm

• June 2* – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band and Kassey King– 6 pm*
• June 9 – Toy Factory
• July 14 – Living Proof
• July 21 – Jambox
• Aug. 25 – Six Figures
• September 1 – Jai Baker 3
• September 8 – The Flying Toasters

Free Family Concerts at Lions Park

Lions Park | Sunday | 7 pm

• July 2 – Zionsville Concert Band
• July 9 –  Indianapolis Symphonic Band
• July 16 – Swing Shift Indy
• July 23 – Indianapolis Municipal Band
• July 30 – GMH Jazz Orchestra

Whitestown Summer Concert Series

Whitestown Municipal Complex | Friday | 7 pm

• June 2 – JAMBOX
• June 9 – Karma
• June 16 – Big Rosco & The Hammers
• June 23 – Fancy Sauce
• July 7 – The Indigos
• July 14 – Groove Smash
• July 21 – Indy Annies
• July 28 – My Yellow Rickshaw
• August 4 – Rain Date

Greenwood Summer Concert Series

 Greenwood Amphitheater | Saturdays| 7  pm 

• June 3 – Toy Factory
• June 10 – The Woomblies
• June 17 –  The Big 80’s
• July 8 – Living Proof
• July 15 – Blue River Band
• July 22 – Tastes Like Chicken
• July 29 – Nauti Yachtys
• August 5 – Sounds of Summer
• August 12 – My Yellow Rickshaw

Indy Parks Pop Series

Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheater | Wednesdays | 7 pm 

• May 31 – Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective
• June 7 – New Horizon Band
• June 21 – Philharmonic Orchestra of Indpls.
• June 28 – Swing Shift Indy
• July 5 – Indianapolis Brass Choir
• July 12 – Indianapolis Municipal Band
• July 19 – Pride of Indy
• July 26 – Starlighters Big Band
• August 2 – Greater Greenwood Comm. Band
• August 9 – Ed Zlaty’s GMH Jazz Orchestra
• August 16 – Indianapolis Symphonic Band
• August 23 – Directors’ Jazz Band
• August 30 – Crossroads Brass Band
• September 6 – Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

Monumental Concert Series

Riverside Park – Taggart Amphitheatre | Thursdays & Fridays | 7:30 pm

• June 1 – Cohen-Rutkowski Prjct. Ft. Sandy Lomax
• June 2 – Brandon Meeks Quintet
• June 8 – Rob Dixon and From the 317
• June 15 – Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
• June 16 – The Gene Markiewicz Band
• June 22 – Stephen P/ Harvey Octet
• June 23 – Sofia Goodman Group
• June 29 – Teresa Reynolds and the Slicktones
• June 30 – Clint Breeze and the Groove
• July 6 – JAS Productions Presents: A Tribute to Luther Vandross ft. Down the Stretch
• July 13 – Goldie Ingram and Friends
• August 10 – Hurricane and the Gang
• August 17 – Rebecca Rafla
• August 18 – Bryan Thompson
• August 24 – Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective
• August 25 – Parks & Benn3
• August 31 – Bashiri Asad and the Lady
• September 1 – BE ON IT
• September 15 – PsyWrn Simone
• September 17 – Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
• September 22 – Son de Esquina
• September 29 – Premium Blend