Live Acoustic Music Near Indianapolis, Indiana

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are house concerts being held in and around the Indianapolis area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Indianapolis. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

July 27
Bryce L Mullins
Bryce Mullins is a fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter from Batesville, Indiana. He writes his own instrumental songs for solo guitar in the style of Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Merle Travis.
Brown County Playhouse (Small Theater)
Nashville, IN
August 5
Admiral Radio
Award-winning folk/Americana outfit hailing from the heart of South Carolina. With tight-knit harmonies, endearing storytelling and authentic energy, this husband and wife duo holds a presence that is palpable and real, both on and off stage.
Irving Theater (Small Theater)
Indianapolis, IN
August 8
Philadelphia Phil & Peddler's French
Peddler's French is a band of multi-instrumentalists performing an entirely unique blend of original Folk, Bluegrass, Western, Swing, Blues and Jugband music.
Central Indiana Folk Music and Mountain Dulcimer Society (Folk Music Society)
Indianapolis, IN
August 9
Davis and Devitt
Brown County Playhouse (Small Theater)
Nashville, IN
August 16
The Local Honeys,  Rachel Brooke
Brown County Playhouse (Small Theater)
Nashville, IN
August 17
The Tillers
Brown County Playhouse (Small Theater)
Nashville, IN
August 29
Dan Hubbard
The Rathskeller (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Indianapolis, IN
August 31
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor is taking the music industry by storm with his 90’s country infused sound and soulful melodies.
The Rathskeller (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Indianapolis, IN
September 8
Taylor McCall
The Hi-Fi Indy (Listening Room)
Indianapolis, IN
September 20
Keb Mo,  Shawn Colvin
Brown County Playhouse (Small Theater)
Nashville, IN
October 13
John Craigie
The Hi-Fi Indy (Listening Room)
Indianapolis, IN
October 19
The Heart Collectors
Australian four-piece band; intricate harmonies and instrumentation
Indy Folk Series (Listening Room)
Indianapolis, IN
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Indianapolis, Indiana

House Concerts

Flying Cat Concerts (Indianapolis)

Listening Rooms

Indy Folk Series (Indianapolis)
Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis)
The Hi-Fi Indy (Indianapolis)

Folk Music Societies

Central Indiana Folk Music and Mountain Dulcimer Society (Indianapolis)

Vineyards & Breweries

Mallow Run Winery (Bargersville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

The Rathskeller (Indianapolis)

Small Theaters

Brown County Playhouse (Nashville)
Irving Theater (Indianapolis)
Strand Theatre (Shelbyville)

Outdoor Music Series

Hard Truth Distilling (Nashville)