Celebrate Music, Culture, and Community in Indy
If you haven’t experienced Indianapolis’ vibrant jazz scene, it’s time. Indy Jazz Fest, presented by Citizens Energy Group, returns from September 17-28 and is a great date night option to add to your calendar.
This premier event, organized by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, promises a spectacular lineup featuring global icons like Chaka Khan, Marcus Miller, and Michael Franks, alongside a diverse array of local talents and modern jazz innovators.
Headliners and Highlights
The 2024 edition of Indy Jazz Fest boasts an impressive lineup that covers a variety of genres and generations including GRAMMY Award-winning powerhouse Chaka Khan, bass legend Marcus Miller and singer-songwriter Michael Franks.
See Performances All Around Town
Embracing its “All Around Town” model, Indy Jazz Fest offers the popular Sunset Series, featuring intimate performances at The Jazz Kitchen and The Cabaret. Highlights include Kandace Springs, Bria Skonberg, and Aymée Nuviola.
Grand Finale at Everwise Amphitheater
The festival culminates with a grand finale at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park on September 28 featuring Chaka Khan, famous for “I’m Every Woman,” and Marcus Miller, featured in Bass Player Magazine’s list of most influential jazz players of this generation.
See the Full Line Up
Tuesday, September 17 | 6:30 & 9p | The Jazz Kitchen • 5377 N College Avenue
KANDACE SPRINGS
Wednesday, September 18 | 6:30 & 9p. |The Jazz Kitchen • 5377 N College Avenue
BRIA SKONBERG
Thursday, September 19 | 7:30p | The Cabaret • 924 Pennsylvania Street, Suite B
AYMÉE NUVIOLA
Friday, September 20 | 7 & 9:30p |The Jazz Kitchen • 5377 N College Avenue
LAKECIA BENJAMIN
Saturday, September 21 | 5 & 8p | The Cabaret • 924 Pennsylvania Street, Suite B
MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER
Saturday, September 21 | 8p – midnight | The Jazz Kitchen • 5377 N College Avenue
NAPTOWN SOUND
Sunday, September 22 | 5 & 8p | The Jazz Kitchen • 5377 N College Avenue
MARQUIS HILL
Wednesday, September 25 | 6:30 & 9p |The Jazz Kitchen • 5377 N College Avenue
JJ AT 100 | INDIANAPOLIS JAZZ COLLECTIVE
INDY JAZZ FEST GRAND FINALE
Saturday, September 28 | Gates open at 3 p.m. | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park • 801 W Washington Street
Where to Get Tickets
Tickets for all events, including the finale, go on sale to the general public on July 26 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and indyjazzfest.net.
For more information, including the complete schedule and ticket details, visit www.indyjazzfest.net. Follow Indy Jazz Fest on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses of this year’s festivities.
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