Indy Jazz Fest

Indy Jazz Fest 2026 September 22–26, 2026 | Indianapolis, Indiana 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 LineupTuesday, 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