The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation & Indy Jazz Fest Present:

Third Annual

Jazz at the Center

Summer Concert Series

LIVE ON THE TERRACE

INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER

820 East 67th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46220


Bring your friends and family. Children 12 and under get in free!


Come see all three Jazz at the Center shows for a discounted price of $20 each show ($60 total).
You'll be seeing the best of Indy out on the terrace of the Indianapolis Art Center - you don't want to miss this! Limited packages are available so get them today.

June 15, 2023 - Jennie DeVoe featuring Brett Lodde, Greg McGuirk, John Wittman, & Jeff Stone

July 20, 2023 - Wes @ 100 featuring Chicago guitarist Bobby Broom
featuring the Indianapolis Jazz Collective with Rob Dixon, Steve Allee, Nick Tucker & Kenny Phelps

August 17, 2023 - Pavel & Direct Contact featuring Leah Crane

ALL CONCERTS START AT 7P | DOORS AT 6:30P


Tickets are $25 in advance.
Children 12 and under are free!

In the event of inclement weather on the day of the show, we will alert you of the cancellation. The "rain date" for each show is the following Wednesday.

Pavel &
Direct Contact

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Pavel & Direct Contact is known for their energetic, fiery performances, much in the vein of the modern pyrotechnicians of today’s Latin Jazz world. Led by Internationally-known Dominican pianist and Chicago Music Awards Nominee, Pavel Polanco-Safadit, Direct Contact brings an unforgettable experience of Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Latin-infused American pop song.  

IJF Artistic & Education Director Rob Dixon says that Pavel's show will be the perfect way to send off the summer.

"Pavel is an entertaining and mesmerizing Latin jazz sensation. Crowds are never disappointed by him or his group. He works 200% all the time!"

Rain date: Wednesday, August 23


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, however, coolers/outside food and drink will not be permitted. No weapons of any kind are allowed on the premises.

  • Beer, wine, water, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The Jazz Kitchen will be providing a limited menu with meal options as well as snacks.

  • There is limited parking available outside of the venue, but we recommend utilizing street parking off Ferguson St or Cornell Ave.

  • A small number of chairs will be provided in front of the stage - seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • Our staff will make a judgment call prior to the event and will make every effort to alert you if it is indeed canceled via email and social media. We have rain dates scheduled for each show, and all previously purchased tickets will be honored.


Thank you to our Jazz at the Center sponsors.