Indianapolis Festivals 2026 & 2027
Indianapolis has 4 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The Indianapolis festival calendar leads with these:
- Heartland Film FestivalOct 8 - Oct 18film festival
- Indiana State FairAug 7 - Aug 23food festival
- Post. Festival 2026Jul 23 - Jul 26music festival
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Festival calendar
July 2026
- Jul 23 - Jul 26
music festival. Post.
August 2026
- Aug 7 - Aug 23
food festival
- Aug 21 - Aug 22
food festival
October 2026
- Oct 8 - Oct 18
film festival. International Film Festival.
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Planning leads
Early leads on festivals still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
Indianapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mar 17 - Mar 20 · Planning lead · projected date
Annual Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival
Jun 26 - Jun 27 · Planning lead · projected date
Jul 22 - Jul 25 · Planning lead · projected date
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