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Indianapolis Star
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Teddy Swims, Chris Stapleton and more: 20 big summer 2025 concerts in central Indiana
So far, the summer of 2025 is gifting us blistering heat and schedules jam-packed with touring artists. From the end of June until mid-September, central Indiana will see a steady stream of big names like Teddy Swims, Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, and Earth, Wind and Fire. What's more, Circle City talent will star in beloved shows that include "Waitress" at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre and the Indy Dance Festival, which spotlights classic and cutting-edge artists who live and work in the city. Here are 20 big concerts that central Indiana music and arts lovers will be buzzing about this summer. Keith Urban The country star will bring his "High and Alive World Tour" to Noblesville more than a year after he played the NBA Crossover Concert Series in downtown Indianapolis during the All-Star Game weekend in February 2024. Teddy Swims July 9. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. $335.50 and up, not including verified resale tickets. With his hit " Lose Control" practically on repeat everywhere thanks to radio play and streaming, the singer's star is rising. He'll bring his blend of R&B, pop and soul to the Circle City on his "I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour." Dave Matthews Band July 11-12. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. $67.20 and up. Matthews loves Indiana, and Indiana loves Matthews. The band has headlined Ruoff 50 times. The bandleader also visited the venue in 2023 as part of a mega-star Farm Aid lineup. Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul Rapper and songwriter Khalifa has recently released his "Kush + Orange Juice 2" album. And hip-hop artist Paul is known for his reggae album Dutty Rock as well as hits like "Gimme the Light." 'Waitress' July 17-Aug. 31. Beef & Boards, 9301 Michigan Road. $57-$85, including dinner buffet, fruit and salad bar, coffee, tea and lemonade. A small-town waitress and talented baker infuses her dreams and fears into each of her creations as she overcomes hurdles to seize the opportunity of a lifetime. Lord Huron July 18. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. $89 and up, not including verified resale tickets. The band will visit Indianapolis with new single "Who Laughs Last" in tow. Other songs for which the band is known include "Mine Forever" and "The Night We Met." Indy Dance Festival July 19-20. Tobias Theater at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road, and Lilly Hall at Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave. $25 advance tickets through July 15. $30 general admission. $50 buy-one-give-one tickets. Masterclasses: $25. $60 day pass. A bevy of performances by some of central Indiana's best talent include iibada Dance Co., Seda Negra/Black Silk Dance Co., Dance Kaleidoscope, Indianapolis Ballet, Laya Bharatanatyam and more. Earth, Wind and Fire July 23. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. $30 and up. The iconic ensemble, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is known for hits that include 'Let's Groove,' 'September' and 'Reasons." The Offspring The band, which formed in 1984, has a longstanding punk rock reputation and is touring after the release of its "Supercharged" album. Chris Stapleton Aug. 1-2. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. $225.40 and up, not including resale tickets. The concerts are part of Stapleton's "All American Road Show" tour. The singer-songwriter, who fuses country, bluegrass and rock, is known for his hits "Tennessee Whiskey" and "Cold." Fitz and the Tantrums A combination of indie, soul and dance-floor-friendly rhythms have helped the band known for "HandClap" and "Out of My League" reach billions of streams. Cyndi Lauper Central Indiana is on the list for the iconic singer's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour" — a show that blends her hits with visual art by Yayoi Kusama and Christian Siriano, among others. Rod Stewart Aug. 9. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. $30 and up. Stewart's "One Last Time" tour will bring hits like "You Wear It Well," "Maggie May," "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy." Red Clay Strays Aug. 13. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. $145.80 and up, not including verified resale tickets. The country rock band is growing in popularity thanks to hits "Wondering Why" and "Wanna Be Loved" and well-received album "Made by These Moments." Nelly Rappers Ja Rule and Eve and more guests will join the "Hot in Herre" artist on the multi-continent "Where the Party At Tour." Black Keys Aug. 24. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. $67.20 and up. After scrapping a tour last year that included a stop at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the bluesy rock band will return this summer, playing selections from their 2024 "Ohio Players" album and likely their new one — "No Rain, No Flowers" — which will be out Aug. 8. Luke Bryan Aug. 28. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. $67.45 and up. The artist, who's known for "Do I" and "That's My Kind of Night" has racked up multiple honors, including CMT Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards. Billy Idol Aug. 30. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. $30 and up. The icon will be joined by another legendary group: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The show should be chock-full of hits like "Rebel Yell," "White Wedding" and "Bad Reputation." Pantera Sept. 5. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. $30 and up. The iconic heavy metal band will include classic members vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown as well as guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante. The tour celebrates late founding members, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell. Outlaw Music Festival The festival is returning to Noblesville for the first time since 2019, and the star-filled lineup includes Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan and Sheryl Crow.
Axios
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Indianapolis weekend events: Rubber duck racing, Juneteenth exhibit, Bailey Zimmerman and more
The Broad Ripple Canal will once again host the "greatest spectacle in rubber duck racing" Saturday. Zoom in: The annual Broad Ripple Duck Race is back to see which swimming speed demon will claim the checkered flag. Before the race, the humans in attendance can get some exercise during a 5K and fun run through Broad Ripple Village. Participants are encouraged to dress in duck gear, so get quackin' folks. Plus: Free children's activities will happen on the Rainbow Bridge overlooking the Broad Ripple Canal on Guilford Avenue. If you go: The 5K starts at 10am. The duck race starts at 12:30pm. 5K and fun run registration is $35 for adults and $20 for kids 15 and under. Rubber ducks for the race are $6 each. Here are the rest of our picks for the weekend: 🍻 Go to a beer fest where history meets hops at History on Tap, 6pm Friday at Conner Prairie. Tickets start at $75. 🎵 Party with country star Bailey Zimmerman at Everwise Amphitheater, 7:30pm Friday. Tickets start at $117. 🛍️ Shop 'til you drop at the 48th annual Woodruff Place Flea Market, 8am-5pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday. 🌳 Join the Indianapolis Bonsai Club as it showcases its specimens at Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens, 10am-5pm Saturday and 1-5pm Sunday. Tickets are $6 per person and $14 per family. 🥃 Head to Fortville for the second annual Mash Bash at Moon Drops Distillery, noon Saturday. Tickets start at $35. 🍷 Try some award-winning wines and enjoy live music during the free Groovin' in the Garden event at Easley Winery, 2pm Saturday. 🏀 See Indiana's top high school basketball players face their Kentucky counterparts during an All-Star doubleheader at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 5pm Saturday.
Axios
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
The Indianapolis summer 2025 concert tour guide
As the calendar flips from May to June, Hoosiers shift their states of mind from getting ready for race day to enjoying that upcoming summer vacay. Why it matters: Some of the biggest names in music are hitting the road as well, and plenty of them are making stops in the Circle City. Reality check: This (not exhaustive) list is littered with mainstream stars who often charge a pretty penny for the cost of entry, and not every Hoosier has that kind of disposable income right now. Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills June 1 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Tickets start at $106. The Driver Era June 3 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $30. June 6 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $113. Avril Lavigne June 10 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. Goose June 12 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $30. Thomas Rhett June 14 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. Mt. Joy June 17 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $68. June 17 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $57. June 17 at Fishers Event Center Tickets start at $44. Dispatch June 18 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $30. Key Glock June 19 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $55. Simple Minds June 22 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. Diana Krall June 24 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $30. Keith Urban June 28 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. "Weird Al" Yankovic July 3 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $131. Teddy Swims July 9 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $140. Dave Matthews Band July 11-12 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $67.20. Two-day lawn passes start at $112. Kesha July 18 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. July 20 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $40. Earth, Wind & Fire July 23 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $30. AJR July 31 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. Chris Stapleton Aug. 1-2 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $94. Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion Aug. 5 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $30. Aug. 6 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. Cyndi Lauper Aug. 7 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. Jason Aldean Aug. 8 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $79. Rod Stewart Aug. 9 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $71. The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse Aug. 11 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $30. Brit Floyd Aug. 12 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $30. Nelly with Ja Rule and Eve Aug. 14 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $55. Aug. 15 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets start at $78. Styx & Kevin Cronin with Don Felder Aug. 15 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. Little Big Town Aug. 16 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. Luke Bryan Aug. 28 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $68. Billy Idol Aug. 30 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. The Doobie Brothers Sept. 13 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $30. blink-182 Sept. 17 at Ruoff Music Center Tickets start at $68.
