Concert tickets, rather notoriously, aren’t cheap these days. Luckily, central Indiana has plenty of live entertainment to offer that won’t drain your bank account.
Summer means free concert season, and there are ample opportunities to catch plenty of shows no matter your preferred genre. Rock, pop, jazz, classical, international music and tribute bands galore are set for local stages all season.
Pull up a lawn chair or grab a picnic blanket for more than 100 free concerts in Indianapolis, Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Greenwood, Plainfield, Mooresville, Kokomo, Rushville and more.
Festival and one-off show dates
Groovin’ in the Garden at Easley Winery
205 N. College Ave. Full schedule and more information: easleywinery.com
Concerts are from 2-5 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:
Levitt Vibe Indianapolis Music Series
Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis campus, 1125 Cruft St. Full schedule and more information: bigcar.org/project/vibe
Multi-genre concerts are from noon to 3 p.m. on the first or second Sunday of each month through November. Schedule of headliners:
The Alley at The Cabaret
The Alley at Library Square, beside The Cabaret at 924 N. Pennsylvania St. More information: thecabaret.org.
7:30 p.m. on several Fridays in August. Reservations required for limited table seating. No reservations needed for patrons bringing lawn chairs.
Indy Parks concert series
At different parks across the city. Check parks.indy.gov/free-concert-series for times, locations and the full schedule. Highlights:
Fishers Community Concert Series
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive in Fishers. Full schedule and more info: fishersparks.com
Concerts on Tuesdays in June and July. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Patrons can bring chairs, blankets and food.
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. on some Saturdays from June through September.
Dillon Park 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.
Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo
Carmel Gazebo, 1 Civic Square in Carmel. Full schedule and more info: carmelgazeboconcerts.org
Concerts are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 9. Highlights:
Late Night on Main
Carmel Arts & Design District, East Main Street and North Rangeline Road. carmelporchfest.org
Concerts start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Entertainment at Depot Street Park
Depot Street Park, 251 Depot St. in Greenfield. parksingreenfield.com
Concerts start at 6 p.m.
Live at the Rails
Depot Street Park, 251 Depot St. in Greenfield. parksingreenfield.com/live-at-the-rails
Concerts start at 6 p.m.
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 through Sept. 19. Music starts at 6 p.m. for the following. Highlights:
Music in the Park
Blue River Memorial Park, 725 Lee Blvd. in Shelbyville. shelbyparks.com.
Concerts begin at 7 p.m., mostly on Fridays through Sept. 12.
Greenwood Summer Concert Series
Greenwood Amphitheater in Craig Park, 300 S. Washington St. in Greenwood. Full schedule and more information: greenwood.in.gov
7 p.m. on most Saturdays through Aug. 8.
Greenwood Park Mall Summer Concert Series
1251 U.S. Hwy 31 North in Greenwood. More information: simon.com
Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. most Thursdays.
Beech Grove Concert Series
Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave. in Beech Grove. More information: beechgroveconcertseries.nicepage.io
Concerts start around 7 p.m. every other Thursday from June-August. Highlights:
Franklin Parks’ Summer Concert Series
DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park, 237 West Monroe St. in Franklin. More information: franklinparks.org
Concerts start at 7 p.m. Highlights:
Hummel Park Concert Series
Hummel Park Performing Arts Center, 5373 S. Sugar Grove Road in Plainfield. More information: guilfordtownship.com
Concerts start at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) mostly on Saturdays from June-September.
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. (unless otherwise noted) on several Saturdays from June-September. Highlights:
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 5 p.m. See website for future announcements.
Mooresville Summer Concert Series
Pioneer Park, 1101 Indianapolis Road in Mooresville. Full schedule and more information: mooresvilleparks.com
Concerts start at 7 p.m. on some Thursdays through August.
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