More About Indy Jazz Fest in Indianapolis
Indy Jazz Fest is back for a citywide celebration of jazz, funk, soul, Latin rhythms, and boundary-pushing live music. This year’s festival brings world-class performers, rising artists, and Indianapolis favorites to some of the city’s best venues, from intimate shows at The Jazz Kitchen and The Cabaret to a triple-bill at The Vogue and a huge outdoor Grand Finale at Indy Art Center’s Opti Park.
Experience centennial tributes to Miles Davis and John Coltrane, the combined power of two Latin jazz greats, an explosive night of rhythm-driven music, and a finale led by Sheila E. & The E-Train. The celebration continues after hours with the official Indy Jazz Fest Afterset at Turntable. Whether you are a lifelong jazz fan or ready to discover something new, this is five days of unforgettable music, energy, and Indianapolis culture.
Official Lineup
Tuesday, September 22 | The Jazz Kitchen | 6 & 8:30 PM
MILES AT 100
Indianapolis Jazz Collective
Wednesday, September 23 | The Jazz Kitchen | 6 & 8:30 PM
COLTRANE AT 100
Indianapolis Jazz Collective
Friday, September 25 | The Jazz Kitchen | 7 & 9:30 PM
TITO PUENTE JR. NÉSTOR TORRES
The Kings of Latin Jazz. Together!
Friday, September 25 | The Cabaret | 8 PM
NICOLE ZURAITIS
Presented by The Cabaret
Friday, September 25 | The Vogue | 8 PM
THE BIG BEAT - Triple Bill Spectacular
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Nate Smith - Break Science - The Nth Power
Saturday, September 26 | Indy Art Center, Opti Park | Gates at 1 PM, Bands at 1:30 PM
INDY JAZZ FEST GRAND FINALE
Sheila E. & The E-Train
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
MonoNeon
Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione
Brandon Meeks
Charlie Hunter Trio
Bashiri Asad
Stryker / Dixon / Fribush / Floyd + Jeff Coffin
Jared Thompson & Premium Blend
Sean Imboden Large Ensemble
Saturday, September 26 | Turntable | 10:30 PM
INDY JAZZ FEST AFTERSET
Fonville x Fribush + special guests
Experience centennial tributes to Miles Davis and John Coltrane, the combined power of two Latin jazz greats, an explosive night of rhythm-driven music, and a finale led by Sheila E. & The E-Train. The celebration continues after hours with the official Indy Jazz Fest Afterset at Turntable. Whether you are a lifelong jazz fan or ready to discover something new, this is five days of unforgettable music, energy, and Indianapolis culture.
Official Lineup
Tuesday, September 22 | The Jazz Kitchen | 6 & 8:30 PM
MILES AT 100
Indianapolis Jazz Collective
Wednesday, September 23 | The Jazz Kitchen | 6 & 8:30 PM
COLTRANE AT 100
Indianapolis Jazz Collective
Friday, September 25 | The Jazz Kitchen | 7 & 9:30 PM
TITO PUENTE JR. NÉSTOR TORRES
The Kings of Latin Jazz. Together!
Friday, September 25 | The Cabaret | 8 PM
NICOLE ZURAITIS
Presented by The Cabaret
Friday, September 25 | The Vogue | 8 PM
THE BIG BEAT - Triple Bill Spectacular
Powered by Percussive Arts Society
Nate Smith - Break Science - The Nth Power
Saturday, September 26 | Indy Art Center, Opti Park | Gates at 1 PM, Bands at 1:30 PM
INDY JAZZ FEST GRAND FINALE
Sheila E. & The E-Train
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
MonoNeon
Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione
Brandon Meeks
Charlie Hunter Trio
Bashiri Asad
Stryker / Dixon / Fribush / Floyd + Jeff Coffin
Jared Thompson & Premium Blend
Sean Imboden Large Ensemble
Saturday, September 26 | Turntable | 10:30 PM
INDY JAZZ FEST AFTERSET
Fonville x Fribush + special guests
Date & Time
September 24, 2026
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This event also occurs on:
09/25/2026, 09/26/2026
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