Jazz at the Center 2025 Returns: A Summer of Jazz, Community, Culture & Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: David Allee - (317) 445-8700 - david@indyjazzfest.net
Indianapolis, IN — June 2025 — The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation and Indy Jazz Fest are thrilled to announce our fifth season of Jazz at the Center, an annual outdoor summer concert series at the Indianapolis Art Center (820 E 67th Street).
This year’s lineup features three dynamic performances that celebrate the rich tapestry of jazz, culture, and community.
2025 Concert Lineup
SleepyNap presents: Blue Bergamot
A Juneteenth Celebration
June 19 - 7PM
Led by drummer Richard “Sleepy” Floyd, this 10-piece Afrobeat ensemble pays homage to West African legends like Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango. Experience a rhythmic journey that honors the spirit of Juneteenth through powerful music and storytelling.
Tickets available here
Indianapolis Jazz Collective presents:
Christmas in July
July 17 - 7PM
Celebrate the holiday spirit in the summer heat with an exclusive pre-release concert. The Indianapolis Jazz Collective, featuring vocalist Rebecca Rafla, saxophonist Rob Dixon, pianist Steve Allee, drummer Kenny Phelps, and bassist Nick Tucker, brings festive cheer with a jazz twist.
Tickets available here
Pavel & Direct Contact Present:
The Latin Tinge
August 21 - 7PM
Embark on a vibrant musical voyage through the Caribbean with Dominican pianist Pavel Polanco-Safadit and his ensemble. Joined by Indy Latin All-Stars, including members from Bembé, 317 Proyecto, Direct Contact, and more, this performance promises an unforgettable night of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and dance.
Tickets are available here
Ticket Information:
Season Package: Experience all three concerts for a discounted price of $60. Limited packages available here.
Single Event Tickets: Available for individual concerts.
Amenities:
Enjoy a selection of beer, wine, and soda available for purchase from the Indianapolis Art Center. Catered food options will also be available to enhance your concert experience.
About Jazz at the Center
Jazz at the Center is more than just a concert series—it’s an outdoor celebration of Indianapolis’s rich jazz heritage and diverse cultural landscape. Presented by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation and Indy Jazz Fest, this vibrant series brings live music to the open air, uniting communities through the universal language of music. With something for all ages, Jazz at the Center is a fun, family-friendly experience that welcomes everyone to enjoy the sounds of summer together.
Media Contact:
David Allee
(317) 445-8700
davidallee@indyjazzfest.net
Website: https://www.indyjazzfoundation.org/jazz-at-the-center
Join us under the stars for a summer filled with rhythm, culture, and community at Jazz at the Center 2025!
