INDY JAZZ FEST 2025 SEPT 09-20, 2025

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INDY JAZZ FEST 2025 SEPT 09-20, 2025 〰️

IS PROUD TO PRESENT

SEPTEMBER 09 - 20 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN

CONCERTS TICKETS

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CONCERTS TICKETS 〰️

THE ARTISTS

Grand Finale

Brian Culbertson

Brian Culbertson

A chart-topping jazz-funk keyboardist, composer, and producer, Brian Culbertson brings high-energy performances rooted in R&B, smooth jazz, and soul. With over 20 albums and countless #1 Billboard hits, his shows blend dazzling musicianship with show-stopping stage presence.

Grand Finale

Terence Blanchard & The E-Collective

Terence Blachard

Two-time Oscar-nominated composer and 6-time GRAMMY winner, Terence Blanchard is a visionary jazz trumpeter known for his cinematic scores (including many for Spike Lee) and his groundbreaking fusion of jazz with opera, hip-hop, and contemporary themes. A true modern icon of jazz.

Grand Finale

Nicole Henry featuring Indy Jazz Fest All-Stars

Nicole Henry

Hailed as one of the most soulful voices in jazz today, Nicole Henry brings a captivating blend of elegance, power, and emotional depth to the stage. Her interpretations of jazz standards and R&B classics have won her international acclaim—and a Soul Train Award.

Sunset Series

Kenny Garrett

Kenny Garrett

One of the most important alto saxophonists of his era, Kenny Garrett’s explosive live performances are grounded in post-bop mastery, spiritual depth, and global influence. A former member of Miles Davis’s band, his decades-spanning solo work is both innovative and deeply rooted in jazz tradition.

Sunset Series

Charlie and the Tropicales feat. Mireya Ramos

Charlie & The Tropicales

This electrifying collaboration brings together the Latin heat of Charlie & The Tropicales with the GRAMMY-winning vocalist and violinist Mireya Ramos (Flor de Toloache). Expect a high-energy celebration of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, salsa, and Latin soul that will turn the night into a tropical block party.

Sunset Series

Naptown Block Party

Naptown Sound

A celebration of Indy’s rich jazz legacy, Naptown Sound brings together an all-star lineup of Indiana’s top musicians. This electrifying collective delivers a hometown mix of groove, grit, and soul—bridging tradition with fresh energy. It’s the sound of Indianapolis, bold and proud.

Sunset Series

IU African Jazz Studies

IU African Jazz Studies

From Indiana University’s world-renowned Jacobs School of Music, this student ensemble explores the roots of jazz through African traditions, improvisation, and rhythmic innovation—showcasing the future of jazz with bold, creative energy.

Sunset Series

Indy Jazz Collective

Indianapolis Jazz Collective

The Indianapolis Jazz Collective is an all-star group of the city’s finest jazz musicians. Led by Indy Jazz Fest Artistic Director Rob Dixon, the collective often features special guest soloists and notable figures in the jazz world. They curate unique collaborations, and in the past, have included artists such as Bobby Watson, Stefon Harris, and Randy Brecker.

Sunset Series

Brandee Younger

Brandee Younger

Trailblazing harpist Brandee Younger redefines what the harp can do. Blending classical mastery with jazz, soul, and hip-hop, she’s collaborated with artists from Ravi Coltrane to Lauryn Hill. Her Grammy-nominated work weaves elegance and edge into a genre-defying experience.

Sunset Series

Gunhild Carling

Gunhild Carling

Swedish jazz powerhouse Gunhild Carling is a true one-woman show—singer, dancer, multi-instrumentalist, and vintage jazz revivalist. With fiery trombone solos and Charleston flair, her shows are a whirlwind of talent and old-school swing with modern sass.

Sunset Series

Keyon Harrold

Keyon Harrold

A virtuoso trumpeter and social voice of his generation, Keyon Harrold blends jazz, R&B, and hip-hop into a signature sound praised by NPR and Rolling Stone. Known for his work on Miles Ahead and collaborations with Common, Beyoncé, and Gregory Porter, he delivers raw emotion with every note.

Explore the artists, dates, and venues bringing the magic to Indy this September.


The Jazz Kitchen,

06:30pm & 09:00pm

09

Sunset Series

Kenny Garrett

Sept,

2025

Kenny Garrett

10

Sept,

Sunset Series

2025

The Jazz Kitchen,

06:30pm & 09:00pm

Charlie and the Tropicales feat. Mireya Ramos

12

Sunset Series

Sept,

2025

The Jazz Kitchen,

7:00pm & 10:30pm

The Jazz Kitchen,

5:00pm & 11:00pm

13

Sunset Series

Naptown Block Party

Sept,

2025

The Jazz Kitchen,

06:00pm

14

Sunset Series

Sept,

2025

IU African Jazz Studies

The Jazz Kitchen,

6:30pm & 9:00pm

16

Sunset Series

Indy Jazz Collective

Sept,

2025

The Jazz Kitchen,

6:00pm & 8:30pm

17

Sunset Series

Brandee Younger

Sept,

2025

The Cabaret,

08:00pm

17

Sunset Series

Gunhild Carling

Sept,

2025

The Jazz Kitchen,

7:00pm & 9:30pm

19

Sunset Series

Keyon Harrold

Sept,

2025

Everwise Amphitheater,

Gates open at 3PM

20

Grand Finale

Brian Culbertson

Sept,

2025

Everwise Amphitheater,

Gates open at 3PM

20

Grand Finale

Sept,

2025

Terence Blanchard & The E-Collective

Nicole Henry featuring Indy Jazz Fest All-Stars

20

Grand Finale

Sept,

2025

Everwise Amphitheater,

Gates open at 3PM

TICKETS

Tickets for Indy Jazz Fest 2025, including the Sunset Series and Grand Finale at Everwise Amphitheater, will be available at Ticketmaster.com.

ADVANCE TICKET SALES

Sunset Series | $25-$60

INCLUSIVE OF BOOKING FEE AND LOCAL TAXES


EVERWISE AMPHITHEATER

Grand Finale | Tickets Start at $55

INCLUSIVE OF BOOKING FEE AND LOCAL TAXES


INCLUDES ALL EVENTS SEPT 12-20

Festival Pass | $350

INCLUSIVE OF BOOKING FEE AND LOCAL TAXES


*Personal Assistant tickets available at a discounted price.

FESTIVAL DETAILS

LOCATIONS

Location is accessible and step-free.

GRAND FINALE

Sunday, Sept 20, Everwise Amphitheater

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