Concerts on the Canal – Pavel and Direct Contact

***NOTE: Due to expected storms/weather, tonight’s concert will be moved inside the History Center. Table holders will get priority seating in the Basile Theater, and we should have extra seating for the general public.***

Pavel and Direct Contact
Latin Jazz, Salsa and Latin-infused Pop Band

The Kruse Family Stardust Terrace at the History Center is the place to be on Thursday nights in downtown Indianapolis. The 2023 Concerts on the Canal series features a spectacular lineup of entertainers including Jennie DeVoe, The Cool City Band, The Bishops, and Groove Essential.

For Full Season Packages, email npalmer@indianahistory.org

Free Admission Thursdays

The History Center is free on Thursdays during concert season and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CONCERT DETAILS

You may reserve a table on the Terrace or bring your own chair or blanket and sit on the grassy areas along the Central Canal, if available.

Tables of 8 are $90, $70 for IHS members.
Tables of 4 are $65, $45 for IHS members.
Tables #1-34 can seat up to (and no more than) 8 guests.
Tables #35-56 can seat up to (and no more than) 4 guests.

Free parking at the History Center is on a first-come basis. Nearby street or garage parking is available for a fee. 

Food and beverage service will be available from the Stardust Terrace Café operated by Jonathan Byrd’s.

NOTES:
• Tables will be sold as full tables and separate groups will not share tables.
• Single seats will not be available.
• No seating will be permitted on the Terrace stairways or along the History Center entryways.
• Free seating will be limited to the grassy areas along the Canal Walk, if available.

2023 Lineup

June 1
The Beatless
A Celebration of the Beatles and Rock & Roll

June 8
Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
Big Band Jazz, Great American Songbook

June 15
The Cool City Band
Swingin’ Music of the Lounge Era

June 22
Jennie DeVoe
Soulful-Blues-Americana Vibe

July 13
Groove Essential
Dance Hits

July 20
Pavel and Direct Contact
Latin Jazz, Salsa and Latin-infused Pop Band

July 27
Deb Mullins
Jazz/Pop/Blues

TBD – Buy Tickets
The Bishops – the concert will be rescheduled due to the rainout on June 29.
Variety Pop