Events

WFIU invites you to a summer evening filled with live jazz, community spirit, and music under the evening sky at Jazz in July: Columbus. This free outdoor concert features the Visions Jazz Ensemble, led by Indianapolis trumpeter and composer Sam Butler, whose performances blend classic jazz traditions with contemporary influences and vibrant improvisation.

Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.

Putnam County Public Library - Kiwanis Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Sat, June 27 2026

Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.

Monroe County Public Library - Southwest Branch
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM on Wed, July 1, 2026

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Bartholomew County Public Library (Columbus), Red Room
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Mon, July 6, 2026

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Vigo County Public Library - Main Library (Lifelong Learning Center)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Tue, July 7, 2026

Accompanied by a state-of-the-art light show, lasers, video projections, inflatables, and theatrical staging, "The Moon, The Wall and Beyond" promises to be Brit Floyd's most ambitious and immersive production to date -- a must-see event for lifelong Pink Floyd fans and new generations alike. Support WTIU with a monthly gift of $17 and receive two tickets for the show Wednesday, July 29^, 2026 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park in Indianapolis. Support WTIU with a monthly gift of $20 or more for a special VIP experience that includes a special soundcheck performance and meet and greet/autograph opportunity with the band before the show.

Two of music’s biggest bands, legendary multi-Platinum rockers Chicago and Styx, got their start in Chicago, and now they’re joining together for their first-ever co-headlining tour, “The Windy Cities Tour – All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour.” Support WTIU with a monthly gift of $20 or more and receive two tickets to the show on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana.

The highly anticipated return of the 2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tour enters its second decade on the road. Following last year’s milestone 10th anniversary, which Rolling Stone hailed as “undoubtedly the most exciting and eclectic multi-artist festival of the 2025 summer amphitheater season by a wide margin,” the festival ushers in a new era, continuing its tradition of unforgettable music and community that has made it a true cultural phenomenon. Join Willie, The Avett Brothers, Sierra Hull, Stephen Wilson, Jr., and Lukas Nelson as the Outlaw Festival returns to Indiana! Be part of an unforgettable night of music when you support WTIU with a monthly gift of $20 and receive two tickets for the show, Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Ruoff Music Center.

Captivating audiences across the nation, Celtic Thunder is once again bringing their thrilling blend of tradition and innovation to Southern Indiana.

Longtime fans will be thrilled to see their favorite voices come together, blending their remarkable talents in an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia. Backed by the phenomenal Celtic Thunder Band, the show seamlessly weaves live music with captivating storytelling and immersive stagecraft.

Support WTIU with a monthly gift of $15 and receive two tickets for the show Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis. Support WTIU with a monthly gift of $20 or more for two tickets to the show and a special soundcheck party with the band before the show! Relive the magic of Celtic Thunder at this truly special evening!