Indiana Historical Society Announces 2025 Concerts on the Canal

A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis with a spectacular lineup of entertainers. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to jam out at Concerts on the Canal presented by One America Financial Foundation, from May 15 through August 7.

All Concerts on the Canal performances are every other Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. This year, guests can enjoy a diverse lineup of musicians from across Central Indiana. Covering various genres from classic rock to country, disco to swingin’ vibes and blending in the sounds of pop and R&B.

Here’s a look at this year’s lineup:

• MAY 15 – The Bishops (High energy, multi-genre hits)
• MAY 29 – Cool City Band (Swingin’ music of the lounge era)
• JUNE 12 – The Beatless (A Celebration of The Beatles and Rock & Roll)
• JUNE 26 – Tastes Like Chicken (Rock, Pop, R&B and Disco)
• JULY 10 – My Yellow Rickshaw (Top 40, Rock, Country)
• JULY 24 – Big 80’s (80’s Tribute Band)
• AUGUST 7 – Groove Essential (Dance Hits)

Guests can purchase seating on the History Center’s Kruse Family Stardust Terrace in tables of eight ($90/$70 IHS members) or tables of four ($65/$45 IHS members). Full-season packages are available. Event reservations are valid for the date and/or event of issue; no rain checks will be permitted. Pets and smoking are not allowed on the Terrace. No seating will be permitted along the History Center entryways or the Terrace stairways. Due to the construction of the new Indiana State Archives building, no seating will be available on the grassy areas of the Canal Walk.

The Stardust Terrace Café and cash bar — all operated by Jonathan Byrd’s — open at 5 p.m. Guests may bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages to the concerts. All alcohol must be purchased and consumed on-site.

In addition, volunteers are needed for Concerts on the Canal from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. to assist with concert setup and tear down and to answer basic visitor questions. Anyone interested should call (317) 233-3902 or contact volunteers@indianahistory.org.

Exhibits of the Indiana Historical Society will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with general admission. For more information, visit https://indianahistory.org/.

Concerts on the Canal is presented by the One America Financial Foundation. For more information visit OneAmerica.com.

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