Discover White River

Summer Nights Film Series | Newfields
2026-08-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Newfields, 4000 N Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
This June, July, and August, The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series returns to celebrate 50 years of flicks and fun.

Gather your friends and family and experience a lineup of timeless classics and hidden gems paired with a short film before each screening. Bring your blankets, pack your favorite snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, and enjoy the show under the stars. Don’t forget sunscreen and bug spray. It is summertime in Indiana, after all.

Doors will open at 7 PM. Arrive early to grab the perfect patch of grass, pick up some popcorn, and relax as the sun sets behind The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park.

Before each film, enjoy music from local DJs and challenge your friends to trivia, games, and activities. Film start times will vary throughout the season as the sunset changes. Alcoholic beverages and additional concessions are available for purchase until 30 minutes after the featured film begins.LineupJune 4- Roman Holiday

June 5- Troop Beverly Hills

June 12- Some Like it Hot

June 19- Dreamgirls

June 20- Sinners

July 2- Hamilton

July 3- Jaws

July 10- A League of Their Own

July 17- Cabaret

July 24- Indy Shorts International Film Festival

July 31- Selena

August 6- Top Hat

August 7- The Fifth Element

August 14- Stage Fright

August 15- RRR

August 21- The Black Panther

August 28- My Neighbor Totoro

August 29- The Princess Bride

Symphony on the Prairie
2026-08-21 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038
Fill your summer with sound! Experience the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and many other musical guests each weekend at the Conner Prairie Symphony Bowl. It’s the perfect place to meet friends and family for a fun night out.

Polkas Norteña’s Fest (Northern Polka Festival)
2026-08-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Indiana State Museum, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
Join us for the Polkas Norteñas Fest or Northern Polka Festival, a single-day dance, music and art festival! We’ll celebrate the polka-inspired Mexican music genres of Corridos, Tejano, Norteño and Redova. The festival will feature both musical and dance performances throughout the day along with an arts and crafts fair.

Presented by Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos and Arte Mexicano en Indiana in collaboration with the Indiana State Museum.

This event is FREE, and pre-registration is not required.

Lindsey Stirling - Duality Untamed Tour
2026-08-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W Washington ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
Enjoy a visually stunning night of music and performance at Everwise Amphitheater with Lindsey Stirling on her Duality Untamed Tour. Known for blending virtuosic electronic violin with dynamic choreography, theatrical staging, and aerial artistry, Stirling brings her genre‑defying show to life with inventive arrangements from her album Duality alongside beloved favorites. Special guest PVRIS opens the evening with their dark electro‑rock sound, adding intensity and edge to the concert experience. This tour promises an immersive fusion of sound, movement, and visual spectacle that appeals to fans of bold live performances.

Crafts & Coffee @ Locust Grove
2026-08-23 11:00 - 14:00 | White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafts, coffee, and community!Enjoy beverages from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck and treats from Biscuit Baby Indy. Plus, stop by Glowing Grace’s Charm Bar to create your own charm jewelry, and visit Agape Floral Co. for a hands-on bouquet-making experience. Channel your creativity and stop by the craft stations! Come at 11am and join us for an optional yoga flow class with YogaSix to kick off the event. Please bring your own mat if participating in yoga.

New this year! Bring a book, take a book at the book swap!

Tickets:$10 – includes craft supplies, yoga, book swap and a parking validation for the park’s underground garage.Food, beverages, jewelry making and bouquet making are an additional cost.

Parking:Please park in the White River State Park underground parking garage. Parking validations for the garage are included in your ticket. Paid parking is also available in the surface lot next to Everwise Amphitheater. Parking validations are not valid for this lot.

Caamp
2026-08-26 19:30 - 22:30 | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W Washington ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
Enjoy an evening of warm, soulful folk‑rock at Everwise Amphitheater with Caamp. Known for their rich harmonies, introspective songwriting, and blend of acoustic and electric textures, the band draws on heartfelt storytelling and melodic depth to create an engaging live experience. On tour in support of their latest work and fan favorites from across their catalog, Caamp delivers dynamic performances that range from intimate, campfire‑like moments to exuberant sing‑along anthems. With their organic stage presence and thoughtful arrangements, this concert offers a memorable celebration of contemporary Americana and folk‑infused rock.

Indianapolis Champer Orchestra | Riverside Park
2026-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Riverside Park, 2420 E Riverside Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46208
The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra will perform two free, family-friendly concerts in Riverside Park at Taggart Amphitheatre (Thurs. Aug. 27 at 7pm)! Experience a live orchestra under the evening glow.

Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy the sounds of classical favorites. Open to the whole community to enjoy an evening of chamber music classics in the park. Enjoy performances by local student groups from Indianapolis Suzuki Academy and Global Prep Academy. —

Part of the Indy Parks and Recreation 2026 Free Concert Series

Join us for our free concert series, hosted at various parks around the city. From popcorn on the lawn to kayaking concerts at Eagle Creek Park, everyone can get in on the party. See below for the current schedule of upcoming shows, more will be announced in the coming weeks.
