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The “war to end all wars”—WWI—will be commemorated with a living history event in Vincennes on March 28 and 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Indiana Military Museum.

The famously outspoken founder of the British new wave scene’s biggest band will share tales of his globetrotting career in an August appearance at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

Indy Arts Council and Indiana Sports Corp, in partnership with Forty5 Presents, GANGGANG, Epicurean Indy, and the Local Organizing Committee for the 2026 NCAA® Men’s Final Four®, announced today the featured artists and schedule for SWISH 2026.

There are concerts… and then there are nights like Journey at Gainbridge Fieldhouse—a full-throttle, nostalgia-soaked, arena-shaking celebration of one of rock’s most enduring catalogs.

Indiana Ballet Conservatory returns to the Tarkington with a luminous ballet adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, created by Founder and Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva. Experience star-crossed passion, thrilling storytelling, and sweeping ensemble scenes performed by IBC’s acclaimed dancers.

Summer Stock Stage announced the cast today for the Central Indiana premiere of the Tony Award®–winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, running August 5–9, 2026 at the Schrott Center for the Arts on the campus of Butler University.

Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Harry Connick, Jr. and his renowned band will return to Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in July.

The Harrison Center invites the Indianapolis community to celebrate a major milestone this summer: the 25th annual Bloombox Festival. Taking place on Saturday, June 20th, from 11 am to 7 pm in Indy's historic Old Northside neighborhood, Bloombox is a free, daylong music festival and artisan market celebrating the best independent local and regional musicians, visual artists, food vendors, and crafters.

The Jazz Kitchen is reaching new heights of sophistication and swing with the announcement of the Piano Jazz Series. This curated lineup celebrates the piano virtuosos who shape the sound of modern jazz, bringing a diverse array of masters to the stage that offers a deep dive into the versatility of the piano.

Garden Celebration is “Where Happiness Blooms,” literally, Saturday, May 2, from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Shop for unique and popular plant varieties, find that special garden treasure you’ve been hunting for, or just take in the blooming sights, sounds and smells.

After months of speculation, multi-platinum pop supergroup The Pussycat Dolls officially return to the global stage with the announcement of their highly anticipated 2026 North America, Europe and U.K. Tour – PCD FOREVER.

As basketball fans descend on Indianapolis for the excitement surrounding the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, a multi-generational theatrical production will shine a light on a lesser-known story from Indiana’s rich basketball legacy.

The NCAA and TNT Sports, alongside official NCAA Corporate Champions AT&T, Coca-Cola, and Capital One, today announced a star-studded lineup for the 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival, a free three-day celebration of music, culture and college basketball set for April 3–5 at American Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis.

The Fishers Event Center invites you to prepare for a sonic experience that defies expectations! Two of the most popular and celebrated ensembles in the marching arts, The Cavaliers and Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, are coming indoors for a first-of-its-kind joint venture titled Inside The Sound: An Immersive Musical Experience, presented by Paige’s Music live at the Fishers Event Center on Saturday, June 27.

Hendricks Live! in downtown Plainfield is pleased to welcome Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience on Saturday, July 11. This exciting performance by Traci Marie is part of the Summer 2026 season presented by Hendricks County Bank and Trust and supported by Hendricks Regional Health.

After a pair of sold-out performances of a music-focused play at Indy’s Chatterbox Jazz Club, SiteLines Indy returns to the popular venue for the March 29 world premiere of Going Solo, or Another Song that Isn’t about Danny Koppel. The play by Indianapolis playwright Lou Harry features original songs by local singer-songwriter Cara Jean Wahlers, who will perform live.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is excited to welcome spring with a fresh program of classical masterworks. CSO’s Nordic Nights, sponsored by Pedcor Companies, will take place Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

David Zauner will give an account of the state of forensics in the time period of the Holmes stories and explores parallels between the methods of the Great Detective and those actually used at the time, comparing some of Holmes' cases from the stories to real cases at the turn of the 20th century and mentioning some of the early pioneers in different fields of forensic science.

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, travelers are seeking places that go beyond timelines and monuments to destinations that tell a deeper, more complicated story about how American democracy was formed, tested and reshaped over time.

Multi-instrumentalist and global touring artist Tash Sultana will headline the official kickoff to Indy Pride Weekend in downtown Indianapolis at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park on Friday, June 12 as part of the Jack Daniel’s Concert Series.