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Things to Do in Indianapolis

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This week in Indianapolis · August 6–9, 2026

August First Friday takes over the city with gallery crawls from Harrison Center to CAMi, while the 2026 IndyFringe Festival gears up to turn 21 with nearly 300 performances starting August 13. Young the Giant and Lynyrd Skynyrd bring major outdoor energy to Everwise Amphitheater this weekend.

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Past Digests

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Indianapolis — July 30, 2026
Gen Con takes over the Convention Center through Sunday while Turnpike Troubadours and Darius Rucker pack Everwise Amphitheater back-to-back this weekend — plus a full slate of First Friday art openings hits Indy's galleries on August 7.
Indianapolis — July 23, 2026
Post. Festival kicks off a stacked three-day run at HI-FI starting tonight, Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band brings world-class jazz to The Jazz Kitchen Friday, and the Brickyard 400 roars into the Speedway Sunday.
Indianapolis — July 16, 2026
Sarah McLachlan closes out the weekend at Everwise Amphitheater Sunday, while the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Music Heritage Festival brings Kem and King George to town. Jazz Kitchen's album release with Visions Jazz Ensemble and the Naptown Trombone Collective are quieter bets worth every penny.
Indianapolis — June 25, 2026
Irvington Pride 2026 brings its 5th annual celebration to the east side Saturday, while The Dead South rolls into Everwise Amphitheater Sunday and Swing Night at Fountain Square keeps Fridays swinging with live bands and lessons.
Indianapolis — June 18, 2026
Juneteenth weekend arrives with the Afrobeats Indy Juneteenth Festival at the State Fairgrounds and a Celebration of Connection at the Eiteljorg. The Dead South hits Everwise Amphitheater Sunday, and Ana Popovic brings the blues to the Jazz Kitchen.
Indianapolis — June 11, 2026
Indy Pride Weekend takes over downtown with the parade and Tash Sultana headlining at Everwise, while the 60th Annual Strawberry Festival brings shortcake and community to Monument Circle.
Indianapolis — May 28, 2026
The Eiteljorg's Consejo Grafico Nacional opens this Saturday, and Amtrac takes over Turntable Indy the same night — a stacked weekend before First Friday floods the galleries on June 5.
Indianapolis — May 21, 2026
Race week hits full throttle with the Indy 500 on Sunday and the Snake Pit Festival at IMS — but don't sleep on Bob James at the Jazz Kitchen or the Swing Night at Fountain Square Theatre for a different kind of speed.
Indianapolis — May 14, 2026
The Broad Ripple Art Fair brings 185+ artists to Indy this weekend, while the Jazz Kitchen serves a Miles Davis tribute and Stellersounds shakes Turntable Friday night. Month of May energy is fully in the air.
Indianapolis — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Indianapolis this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Kinda Blue to Bitches Brew: Miles Davis Tribute, Edible Indy Pop-Up at Provision at Ironworks Hotel, and The Emo Night Tour at The Vogue, plus 18 more curated eve
Indianapolis — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Indianapolis this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Rhythm Ritual at Visionloft Events @ The Stutz, 3RUN7 Saturday Run Club at Provider Cafe, and Indy Latino Connect 2026, plus 17 more curated events.
Indianapolis — April 23, 2026
The Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis grand opening hits First Friday on May 1, while DaBaby packs The Vogue on April 29 and the 8th Annual Cheftacular brings student chefs to Carmel — a stacked week ahead.

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