Arts & Entertainment News.

Turning 21 is a significant milestone and this one will be unforgettable. The 21st annual IndyFringe Festival, presented by Everwise Credit Union, returns to Indianapolis August 13–23, 2026. Featuring 63 shows by more than 500 artists from around the world and right here in Indianapolis, this year’s festival offers a bold mix of drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, music, poetry, storytelling, magic, drag and LGBTQ+ theatre.

The Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis will celebrate the amazing work of the AAW Artists and partner organizations in Indianapolis on Thursday, July 30 at 6pm. Artists At Work (AAW) and Herbert Simon Family Foundation invite you to an evening honoring the Indianapolis-based AAW Artists, whose creativity contributes to the wellness and thriving of our communities.

Indianapolis Ballet proudly announces its highly anticipated 2026/27 season, an extraordinary lineup of seven productions that underscores a historic level of artistic growth, community integration, and symphonic partnership. Embracing its deep ties to the region, the organization is launching the season under the creative banner “Ballet in Your City.”

For generations, Indianapolis has produced influential artists, writers, musicians, and innovators whose impact has reached far beyond Indiana's borders. Yet one of the city's most accomplished literary figures remains largely unknown to many Hoosiers.

Art enthusiasts, collectors and admirers of the American West will once again have the opportunity to experience one of Indianapolis' most prestigious cultural events when the 21st annual Quest for the West® Art Show & Sale returns to the Eiteljorg Museum Sept. 11-12.

Indiana Humanities will celebrate the power of writing that grows in the Midwest during the third annual Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest Saturday, Oct. 3, offering a full schedule for writers, readers, and lovers of all things literary.

Looking for an affordable way to celebrate the holiday weekend while exploring some of Central Indiana’s top cultural attractions? Bank of America’s Museums on Us® program is giving eligible cardholders free general admission to participating museums and cultural institutions on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5.

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC), which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, will present a “40 Years of Magical Moments” concert on June 24, 2026 at 8:00 pm on the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Nearly 200 ICC singers ranging in age from kindergarten all the way to ICC alumni will travel to New York City to present this ambitious full-length concert.

The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability announced that IF Theatre, the home of the IndyFringe Festival presented by Everwise Credit Union, was one of 12 recipients to join the second Thriving Nonprofits cohort, a local initiative designed to help Marion County nonprofits increase energy efficiency in their facilities, reduce operating costs, and cultivate the environmental resilience needed to ensure their long-term success as community anchors.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is delighted to welcome David Commanday as its new Music Director. David brings with him a wealth of experience in artistic leadership, a deep commitment to musical excellence, and a genuine passion for connecting with musicians and audiences alike.

The Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), operated by nonprofit Big Car Collaborative, will host FOUND Magazine's 25th Anniversary Tour performance on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 7:00–9:30 p.m.

Indy Dance Council is excited to announce a brand new program celebrating some of the incredible young artists that make up Indy’s vibrant dance community.

In celebration of Juneteenth, a federally designated holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, on June 19 Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program presents a program exploring the legacy of Marcus Garvey and his impact on Indiana.

Indy Dance Council is excited to announce the full line-up of performances at this year’s Indy Dance Festival, a weekend inviting the whole community to learn, grow, connect, and be inspired together through dance.

Families can create connections to the natural world through I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit, open May 22-Sept. 7 at the Indiana State Museum.

Robert Goodman Jewelers and Amber Scheidler’s Artsy ALPS are bringing “Brick Street Pride” to life with a community mural project that begins at 10 am on Saturday, June 6.

Epsilon Theatrical Company is thrilled about our upcoming production of Tuesdays with Morrie. This deeply moving story about friendship, mentorship, and the lessons that matter most in life is coming to life on stage. Scott Stockton will take the stage as Morrie and J Charles Weimer will portray Mitch.

ICO proudly unveils its 43rd season, Story Lines: A Soundtrack to the Past & Present. This coming season, embark on a musical journey that explores the power of narrative through sound.

Destination Indy is proud to announce a new partnership with Circle City Broadcasting to produce a new weekly 30-minute television program dedicated to showcasing the very best of arts, culture, dining and events throughout Indianapolis.

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre proudly announces its 112th Season, continuing a long-standing tradition of bringing exceptional live theatre to Central Indiana audiences.