Indy Parks invites Hoosiers to celebrate the summer with more than 50 free concerts.
Indy Parks will kick off its 2026 Free Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m. on May 12 at Wes Montgomery Park. Throughout the summer, 19 Indy Parks locations will host free live music and family-friendly theatrical experiences in partnership with IF Theatre, according to a press release.
“Our annual free concert series brings music and joy to our parks across the city,” Brittany Crone, director of Indy Parks, said in a statement. “These concerts are an incredible celebration of the arts, community, and our local artists. I encourage everyone to find shows near you to enjoy this summer.”
The concert series runs through the end of September, featuring local artists across a variety of musical genres — such as Bashiri Asad, Dy’she Mansfield, PsyWrn Simone, Rob Dixon, Freetown Village Singers, the Pride of Indy Band, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and more.
The 2026 Free Summer Concert Series represents Indy Parks core programming in Arts, Concerts & Movies, inviting Hoosiers to experience kid-focused programming, original music and more, “from popcorn on the lawn to kayaking concerts at Eagle Creek Park,” according to the website.
Concerts are subject to being rescheduled or canceled due to inclement weather, and additional shows will be added to the website as they are announced in the coming weeks, according to a press release.
For more information or to view a full list of concerts, visit parks.indy.gov/free-concert-series.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe has a bachelor's in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and has previously worked for Indy Maven, The Lantern, and CityScene Media Group. In her free time, Chloe enjoys live theatre, reading, baking and keeping her plants alive.
