Indy Jazz Fest coming up soon

Indy Jazz Fest 2026 is nearly here.

Join the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation’s premier event, a vibrant celebration of jazz, funk, Latin rhythms, and soul. Experience intimate performances at top local venues, culminating in a lively outdoor community festival at the Grand Finale with international stars and Indy’s finest.

From Sept. 22 to 26, you can see great performances, including:

• The Big Beat, Sept. 25 at The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis: A drum-led triple bill w/Nate Smith, The Nth Power and Break Science
• Grand Finale, Sept. 26 at the Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67^th, Indianapolis / Opti-Park, 780 E. 66^th St., Indianapolis: two stages, 10 bands, art, food trucks, and legacy exhibits. Sheila E. & The E-Train, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, MonoNeon, Rick Braun, Brandon Meeks, and more.
• The ultimate party closer: The Official IJF AFTERSET on Sept. 26 at Turntable, 6281 N. College Ave., Indianapolis with jazzy, soul-groove sounds of Fonville x Fribush.

Find more information and purchase tickets at indyjazzfest.net.

Indy Jazz Fest 2026 is presented by Citizens Energy Group. Grand Finale sponsors: Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation, OneAmerica Financial, IU Health, Eskenazi Health.