What's even better than patio season? Free outdoor music season.

Pack your picnic and lawn chairs — here's a helpful roundup of every free summer series we could find around Indy.

Groovin' in the Garden | Every Saturday, June-July | 2–5 p.m. | Easley Winery | Pack a picnic, bring your lawn chair, and grab a glass of your favorite wine to enjoy live concerts ranging from a Beatles tribute to ukulele pop.

The Alley Sessions | Every Friday, Aug. 7-28 | 7:30 p.m. | The Alley at the Cabaret | Grab libations + light bites at The Jazz Kitchen's walk-up bar, shop from various art vendors, and settle in for world-class live music. Pro tip: Reserve a cafe table for guaranteed seating, or bring your lawn chair to set up a little further from the stage.

Viernes Cultural: Latin Night | Dates vary | 7-10 p.m. | Lugar Plaza | Enjoy the sounds of some of Indy’s most popular Latin bands + learn new moves from talented local dance instructors during a free lesson. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Porch Concert Series | Second Friday of the month, June-September | 5-8 p.m. | The Indianapolis Propylaeum | Enjoy a warm summer evening listening to jazz, Latin, or folk rock music, plus curated vendors and food and beverages available for purchase.

Late Night on Main | Third Saturday of the month, June-August | 6-11 p.m. | Main Street, Carmel | Grab dinner from one of the surrounding world-class restaurants and cozy up in your lawn chair for hours of local music.

Pictured is Sweet Poison Victim, performing at a Levitt VIBE concert in 2025. | Photo courtesy of Big Car Collaborative

Levitt VIBE | Once monthly, April-November | 12-3 p.m. | CAMi Campus | If you've got pretty diverse musical tastebuds, this is the series for you. Enjoy everything from avant garde jazz to indie rock to traditional Venezuelan folk music in a single afternoon, with a food truck on site to keep you fueled up. Plan ahead: If the weather is unfavorable, concerts will still be held, but will be moved indoors.

Free Tuesday Concerts | Every Tuesday, June-July | 7 p.m. | Nickel Plate District Amiptheater, Fishers | Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket, buy some food from a local food truck, and enjoy a high-quality musical experience at this state-of-the-art amphitheater capable of hosting 6,000+ concertgoers.

Live @ The Rails | Dates vary | 6-10 p.m. | Depot Street Park, Greenfield | Assemble your friends, family, and lawn chairs for a variety of acts, including tribute bands for everyone from AC/DC to Bruce Springsteen to your favorite boy bands.

Indy Parks | Dates, times, and locations vary | From Broad Ripple Park to Eagle Creek Beach, Indy Parks is hosting 40+ outdoor concerts at 12 different locations this summer. You can find everything from gospel to jazz to alternative rock to kids' music at a park near you.

Know of another free series we missed? It would be music to our ears if you share it with us.