Hello, sunshine! July is here, and she brought the vibes. We’re talking wine-soaked concert nights, sidewalk sales that slay, glow-in-the-dark monster trucks (yes, really), and markets bursting with local love. Whether you’re sipping peachy lemon drops at a new festival, channeling your inner Elle Woods at the theatre, or getting your groove on at Conner Prairie, Indy is serving main character energy all month long. So grab your calendar and a cold drink—this July roundup is stuffed with hot happenings you won’t want to miss.
Groovin’ in the Garden
Easley Winery June 7 – July 26
Join the fun at Easley Winery’s free live music summer concert series. They offer $8 wine flights to sample 7 wines, along with monthly wine specials. Pack your picnic lunch or have food delivered for this night of fun. All ages welcome. Weekly concerts will be moved inside to the Arbor Room if it rains or is above 100 degrees.
Symphony on the Prairie
Conner Prairie, June 27 – Aug 16
Experience the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and many other musical guests each weekend at the Conner Prairie Symphony Bowl. It’s the perfect place to meet friends and family for a fun night out. Experience anything from Independence Day shows to Disney in Concert, and a Whitney Houston tribute.
Red White and Fresh Juice
Orangily, July 3
Stop by Orangily for a free juice bar pop-up event with vendors like Gina’s Juice Bar and Hawley Trucker Hat Bar Indy. This event is free for all ages and includes Tomorrow Cellars wine samples for anyone over 21.
Concerts on the Canal: My Yellow Rickshaw
Indiana Historical Society, July 10
Spread out your summer fun by immersing yourself in music at the Kruse Family Stardust Terrace! Join the Indiana Historical Society every other Thursday night in downtown Indianapolis from May to August. The 2025 Concerts on the Canal series features a spectacular lineup of entertainers, including My Yellow Rickshaw, Big 80’s, and Groove Essential.
Dave Matthews Band
Ruoff Music Center, July 11-12
2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Matthews Band announces that they will take to the Ruoff Music Center stage in Noblesville, Indiana, in July! Dave Matthews Band has achieved remarkable success, selling a combined 38 million CDs and DVDs and more than 25 million tickets, making them the second-largest ticket seller in history. Get your tickets now!
IU Health Momentum Indy
Mass Ave Cultural District & University Park, July 11-13
Indianapolis is gearing up for three days of non-stop cycling excitement! IU Health Momentum Indy is back on July 11th and 12th for an electrifying outdoor festival celebrating healthy lifestyles, with thrilling bike races, a vibrant street party vibe, and free family fun for all ages. This year, IU Health has teamed up with Marian University to bring you a bonus day of action-packed racing at the legendary Indy Cycloplex on July 13th.
Indiana Water Lantern Festival
Military Park, July 12
The Indianapolis Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community. This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness. Tickets are selling fast, make sure to claim yours now!
Vintage Movie Night: Tumbleweeds
Garfield Park Arts Center, July 12
Internationally known film preservationist Eric Grayson will host Vintage Movie Night at the Garfield Park Arts Center this month, featuring “Tumbleweeds”. This 1925 Western shows the last great land rush in America, the opening of the Cherokee Strip in the Oklahoma Territory, to homesteaders. Follow an itinerant cowboy named Don Carver as he encounters settlers arriving in his town, all too anxious to participate in the upcoming rush. This event is free for all ages.
2025 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series: July Concert
Tube Factory Artspace, July 13
Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are thrilled to continue as part of a national program to bring free, high-quality, live concerts through the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series! Additionally, performances may include cultural aspects like traditional dance performances and opportunities for local artists and artisans to sell their work as a part of these lively community events. This month’s lineup includes singers like Wife Patrol, Technicolor Band, and Florelis Jimenez, along with J & J Taste of Home Food Truck, and other fun activities.
Indy Actors Playground
Indy Reads, July 14
Indy Actors Playground features a rotating cast of local actors and is hosted by Lou Harry and Kelsey Leigh Miller. These play readings have no props, no preparation, just great actors selecting and reading the plays they’ve always wanted to perform.
This monthly event is on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Readings are appropriate for audiences aged 13+.
AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2025
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, July 18 – 19
The AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 Weekend is set to take over Indianapolis on July 18–19, with a packed lineup of events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Indiana Convention Center. Friday kicks off with the Kia Skills Challenge and STARRY 3-Point Contest, plus WNBA Live—a fan festival blending sports, fashion, music, and culture. The All-Star Game itself will air live on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. For the first time ever, Indianapolis will host this midseason showcase, bringing star players, rookies, and fans together in an unforgettable celebration of women’s basketball. With fan activations, community events, and exclusive experiences all weekend long, this All-Star celebration promises to be an event you don’t want to miss.
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Footlite Musicals, July 18 – 27
Hadestown: Teen Edition at Footlite Musicals is the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score, and four Drama Desk Awards. This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone – “Hadestown” invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. This is Footlite’s Young Artists Production with performers aged 13 through 19. Tickets range from $15 to $25.
Indiana Brewers Guild Summerfest
Victory Field, July 19
Enjoy tasty Indiana craft brews while soaking up the summer sun in the ballpark atmosphere. Celebrating their 27th annual summer fundraiser, the Indiana Brewers Guild is a nonprofit on a mission to support local Indiana breweries. Support local vendors, enjoy a live DJ and games while sampling over 100 beers, cider, craft cocktails, and alt beverages all brewed by your favorite Hoosiers at their new location in Victory Field.
Summer Lovin’ Pop-Up Market
Alice’s Garden, July 19
Alice’s Garden’s annual Summer Lovin’ Pop-Up Market is back! Stop by for a fun-filled day of shopping and supporting local, independent businesses, and shop from over 20 small batch and handmade vendors. Admission for this event is free!
Mass Ave Summerfest
600 Block Mass Ave., July 19
Get ready for a fun day of shopping, strolling, and entertainment as the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District collaborates with Mass Ave Summerfest to bring you the Merchants Association Sidewalk Sale, Bottleworks Market, a History Tour, and WNBA All-Star 2025 Events. This outdoor festival is packed with summer treats and incredible finds you won’t want to miss! This family-friendly event features local artisan markets, live music, a kids zone, and more! And the best part, it’s all free!
Indy Pride Movie Night
Tibbs Drive-in, July 21
Spend a night under the stars for an unforgettable drive-in movie night with Indy Pride at Tibb’s. Grab your loved ones for a fun-filled evening of cinema magic. This family friendly event promises laughter, joy, and celebration of community. $3 of each adult ticket purchased will be donated to Indy Pride. The movie options include “Inside Out 2”, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”, “Back to Black”, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, “The Watchers”, “Bad Boys Ride or Die”, and “A Violent Nature”.
Indiana Children’s Choir Summer Music Camp
ICC Performing Arts Center, July 21-24
Looking for a way to get your kids out of the house this summer? Make music and make friends in a comprehensive music education experience! This Monday-Thursday camp offers many music-making opportunities and activities that conclude with a concert so campers can share what they’ve learned with their family and friends on the big stage. This camp is designed for children entering grades 1-8 in the fall of 2025. All singers will have the opportunity to audition for the Indianapolis Children’s Choir during camp.
Legally Blonde The Musical
Civic Theatre, July 24 – 27
A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie, “Legally Blonde The Musical”, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner, dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors, and her ex, but with the support of some new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Indy Maven July Meetup
The Yard at North Mass, July 24
Join us on Thursday, July 24th at The Yard at North Mass for our July meetup! Get a sneak peek at this brand new bar and distillery on the campus of The Yard at North Mass, also home to DIGS Garden Center, The Green Room event space and Dog Henge Dog Park. FREE for Indy Maven members + $20 for non-members.
Indy Maven Members Only Lunch + Learn
Virtual, July 24
Join Victoria Rayburn as she shares the 5 most effective ways to improve your SEO. You’ll discover five actionable SEO strategies tailored specifically for small businesses. Whether you manage your own marketing or have a team, you’ll walk away with clear, effective steps you can implement right away to help your ideal clients find you online and fuel long-term business growth. Indy Maven Members – register in Circle!
Jon Pardi: Honkytonk Hollywood Tour
White River State Park Amphitheater, July 25
If you were questioning whether or not to go to this concert back in May, or if you weren’t able to make it, now is your second chance! The original concert, celebrating the release of Jon Pardi’s fifth album “Honkytonk Hollywood”, was unfortunately cancelled due to an illness, but it is now rescheduled for July 25 and tickets are still available.
Indy Lemon Drop Festival
Indiana State Museum, July 26
The Lemon Drop Festival is the first Martini festival of its kind in Indiana. There will be over six lemon drop stations with different flavored lemon drops for each ticket holder: ranging from strawberry, peach, blueberry, apple, lemon, and more! You can also shop with some of the most amazing vendors Indiana has to offer, as well as enjoy an array of menu items from some of the top food trucks in the city. The first annual Lemon Drop Festival is the perfect balance of good drinks, great food, and lively entertainment!
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, July 26-27
Following the success of Glow Party, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is thrilled to announce its new theme for 2025: Glow-N-Fire. This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist. Get ready for more heat and action as the ultimate monster truck show comes to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 2025. Get your tickets here!
AJR Tour
Ruoff Music Center, July 31
Multi-platinum chart-topping band AJR has announced their highly anticipated “Somewhere in the Sky Tour” with special guests Goth Babe, Cavetown, Valley, and Madilyn Mei. They will be making their way to Noblesville in July. The tour will feature fan-favorite hits like “Bang!,” “World’s Smallest Violin,” and “Weak,” along with music from their latest album, The Maybe Man. Get your tickets here!
If your summer calendar isn’t looking spicy yet, we just handed you the heat. Whether you’re team picnic-and-movie or dance-until-dusk, there’s a little something for every Maven in July. So go forth and make the most of this sizzling season—and we’ll see you out there with a wine flight in one hand and a lemon drop in the other. Cheers to the summer of YES.
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