Each year Indianapolis, Indiana host many amazing events that include annual holiday and cultural festivals, world class sporting events, and conventions like Indy GenCon. Music fans will find an exciting mix of concerts and performances to enjoy in Indianapolis and the surrounding area as well.

Take in a concert at Verizon Wireless, enjoy the diverse mix music performances at venues downtown, and local clubs like the Vogue in Broad Ripple. Then there are FREE performances during the Indianapolis 500, as well as at the Arts Garden at Circle Center, and the extraordinary shows performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, who also perform a summer series at Conner Prairie. So, if you thought Indy was just know as one of the top sports capitols in the Midwest rocks, you haven't seen anything yet!

As summer beckons, music fans from around the country descend upon downtown Indianapolis for the premier event of the season; the kick off of the Concert Series at the Governors Lawn in White River State Park. Known as The Lawn by music fans, this Indianapolis venue is a intimate setting where just about anywhere you chose to sit you'll have a great view of the band. Plus, with the special VIP section available you enjoy extra perks like a upper level view of the stage, bar service, and private restrooms.

Unlike other concert venues, White River State Park is unique because even if you do not have a ticket, you can still enjoy a perfect evening out in the spacious park listening to tunes from your favorite artist! If you've never been to White River State Park then it's time to plan your trip because there is more to enjoy than you would imagine in this beautiful, downtown Indianapolis green space. In fact, you could plan a ideal getaway around the concerts at The Lawn with special packages that offer saving on all the attractions as well as accommodations.

Did You Know?

Voted it the Best Place to See a Concert in the annual Nuvo People’s Choice awards, the The Lawn's 2009 Concert Series line-up was the longest and most diverse of any of the seasons. Artists included O.A.R., 311, Ziggy Marley, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra playing the music of Led Zeppelin, the Offspring, the Fray, Incubus, Crosby Stills and Nash, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal and the Moody Blues.

You know it's a great venue the Moody Blues returns again, which they did this June! And, The Lawn continues to offer some of the best music in the City in the picturesque setting of the White River State Park.