Indy Jazz Fest

04/03/2026

Happy Birthday IJF Hall-of-Fame member Steve Dokken

03/27/2026

From our friends at Clowes Hall...

Guitar legend Pat Metheny and his Side Eye III+ tour returns to Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University for one night only on Friday, April 10.

Many will remember his solo show at IJF22. This is his complete band featuring Jermaine Paul, Chris Fishman, Joe Dyson, Leonard Patton

Ticket Link:
https://www.butlerartscenter.org/performances/pat-metheny-side-eye-iii/

01/16/2026

Down right gritty and blues weekend heading your way with VocalEase - Blues Edition & Duke Tumatoe! https://mailchi.mp/thejazzkitchen/get-your-fix-a-legendary-blues-weekend-with-vocalease-duke-tumatoe

11/15/2025

What a great night celebrating Rob Dixon. Thanks to all of the fantastic musicians and the amazing fans of Rob and the Indy jazz scene.

Thanks to Mirror Indy for the great coverage.

The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation hosted an all-star benefit concert Nov. 13 at The Cabaret.

11/03/2025

THE INDIANAPOLIS JAZZ FOUNDATION PRESENTS

WE❤️ROB
An Indy All-Star Concert and Benefit

An evening supporting Indy’s Musical Mayor, Rob Dixon.

Thursday, November 13, 2025
RSVP at https://bit.ly/4oPJPE6

Support Rob - https://gofund.me/d7464fea6

The Cabaret | 924 N Pennsylvania Street
Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46204

6:30-8:30p | 5p doors
Free Admission
Hors d'voeuvres provided
Cash Bar

Richard “Sleepy” Floyd
Steven Jones
Steve Allee
Mark Buselli
Carrington Clinton
Brandon Douthitt
Reggie Bishop
Jon Wood
Dorian Phelps
Graham Helft
Jared Thompson
Ryan Taylor
Marcus Tugby
Goldie
Brenda Williams
Rebecca Rafla
Yvonne Allu
Sandy Lomax
Sarah Scarbrough
Sophie Faught
Rich Cohen
Rich Dole
Pavel Polanco-Safadit
Leah Crane
Jacob Smith
& more

A special thanks to The Cabaret for the generous use of their space.

Thanks to...

Indy Jazz Fest
Inspire Music Collective
The Jazz Kitchen

10/31/2025

Jazz isn't just history, it's the future! 🎷 Watching the passion passed from generation to generation proves the music's legacy is stronger than ever. The youngest fans and musicians are keeping this rhythm alive!
Huge thanks to for this amazing interview!

10/30/2025

The final notes have faded, but the energy is still soaring in our pictures and memories 🎷✨ Indy Jazz Fest was an epic 12 nights of world-class musicianship and community celebration. Thank you to every incredible artist and every single person who made this crescendo unforgettable. Until next year!

10/29/2025

When the music meets a breathtaking venue, the result is pure magic. ✨ The vibe here is beyond words. Thank you for sharing this beautiful nights with us!

10/27/2025

To everyone who filled our stages, seats, and hearts — thank you. 💛
Indy Jazz Fest is more than a festival; it’s family. From longtime fans to the next generation discovering jazz for the first time, you’re the rhythm that keeps it alive.

10/24/2025

Indy's jazz is a Scene, and a community! 🎷

Let’s keep the rich legacy of Indy jazz alive. Together.

A big thanks to for this incredible interview! ✨

10/21/2025

Who’s your favorite?
Watch to see who took the title... and then tell us, who was your favorite? 🎤

10/18/2025

Indy Jazz Fest 2025 -the energy was UNREAL! 🔥 The music, the venues, the friends—it was the perfect cap to a great summer. Were you there? Tag your jazz crew!