HI-FI Annex is open to fans and families of all ages and offers a full entertainment experience when combined with the amenities of the HI-FI’s three venues. Fans are encouraged to view the full lineup of announced concerts and secure tickets while they’re still available. With this being the final opportunity to experience an outdoor show at HI-FI Annex, demand is already high.

Since 2020, HI-FI Annex has emerged as one of Indy’s mainstay outdoor concert venues hosting major acts like Band of Horses, Future Islands, The Breeders, Shakey Graves, Wynonna Judd, American Football, Circle Jerks, Larry Fleet, Broken Social Scene, Bahamas, The Toadies, Trampled By Turtles, Allen Stone, Houndmouth, Atmosphere, Afghan Whigs & The Church, Built To Spill, Nolan Taylor, G-Flip, Amyl & The Sniffers Lee Fields, Vincent Mason, Crane Wives, Cuco, Tennis, Betty Who, The Disco Biscuits, Origami Angel, Scene Queen, The War & Treaty, Sharon Van Etten, Inhaler, Durand Jones & The Indications, Sir Chloe, Parmalee and many more.

Like many pop-up stages and businesses that emerged during the COVID-19 era, HI-FI Annex operated under temporary regulatory exemptions that are no longer in place. The continued challenges and expenses around zoning, permits and civic support have made continued outdoor operation increasingly difficult. HI-Fi is currently exploring options to shift the Annex operation indoors and provide year round programming.  

2026 HI-FI ANNEX SEASON SCHEDULE 

For the complete calendar of HI-FI & HI-FI Annex shows and tickets: www.hifiindy.com. More shows announced weekly. Subscribe to HI-FI’s e-newsletter for exclusive pre-sale access when new shows are announced. 

HI-FI Annex shows as of April 22nd – view the full list of HI-FI Annex here.

• Friday, April 24th – Grunge Fest – Tickets here 
• Saturday, April 25th – The Four Horsemen – Tickets here 
• Friday, May 1st – Pink Droyd – Tickets here 
• Saturday, May 2nd – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press – Tickets here 
• Friday, May 8th – Thunderstruck & SABBATH – Tickets here 
• Saturday, May 9th – Southern Accents – Tickets here
• Sunday, May 10th – Marc Broussard – Tickets here
• Tuesday, May 12th – Emo Orchestra w/ The Spill Canvas – Tickets here 
• Wednesday, May 13th – Geoff Tate Operation Mindcrime – Tickets here 
• Friday, May 15th – Purity Ring – Tickets here 
• Saturday, May 16th – Built To Spill – Tickets here 
• Saturday, May 23rd – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – Tickets here
• Wednesday, May 27th – Kings Kaleidoscope – Tickets here 
• Thursday, May 28th – Redferrin – Tickets here 
• Friday, May 29th – Journey vs Foreigner – Tickets here 
• Saturday, May 30th – Dizgo – Tickets here 
• Friday, June 5th – The Ultimate Doors – Tickets here 
• Saturday, June 6th – Tophouse – Tickets here 
• Friday, June 12th – The Beths – SOLD OUT
• Tuesday, June 16th – Horse The Band – Tickets here 
• Wednesday, June 17th – Enter Shikari – Tickets here 
• Thursday, June 18th – Fruit Bats – Tickets here 
• Friday, June 19th – JUMP – Tickets here
• Saturday, June 20th – Spafford – Tickets here 
• Thursday, June 25th – Pepper & The Movement – Tickets here 
• Friday, June 26th – Brass Against – Tickets here
• Saturday, July 4th – Hyrdyer – Tickets here 
• Thursday, July 9th – Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country – Tickets here 
• Saturday, July 18th – Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience – Tickets here 
• Thursday, July 23rd – Saturday, July 25th – POST. Festival – Tickets here 
• Friday, August 7th – Mannequin Pussy – Tickets here 
• Wednesday, August 12th – Andy Frasco + Kitchen Dwellers – Tickets here 
• Wednesday, August 19th – Lettuce – Tickets here
• Thursday, September 3rd – Fortunate Youth – Tickets here 
• Friday, September 4th – Little Stranger w/ Tropidelic – Tickets here 
• Wednesday, September 23rd – Hulvey – Tickets here
• Thursday, October 1st – Here Come The Mummies – Tickets here 
• Tuesday, October 13th – Julia Wolf – Tickets here
• Thursday, October 22nd – Josh Garrels – Tickets here 

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are available online at hifiindy.com at the box office one hour prior to showtime. All HI-FI Annex shows are general admission, standing room only and all-ages unless otherwise noted. VIP seating and Sidestage Lounge upgrades are available for select events. Contact boxoffice@hifiindy.com for details.

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The Indiana State Fair Commission today formally announced plans for a multi-million dollar expansion and renovation for its on-campus boutique amphitheater, the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage, set to be completed in time for the 2026 Indiana State Fair. The venue is located in the heart of Indianapolis and has the infrastructure and accessibility of the Indiana State Fairgrounds complete with ample parking and varying capacity configurations in a familiar and unmatched setting for all Hoosiers to enjoy.

The enhancements for the Hoosier Lottery Stage will include improvements to all facets of the venue including:

• New stage and expansion – 60’x40’ main stage with two 30’x40’ wings
• Added roof height – 30’ from stage deck to bottom of roof structure
• Total roof load capacity upgrade – 92,000 lbs.
• Brand new dual 10’x18’ LED video walls (flown stage left and right)
• Flexible seating capacity setups – 5,000-7,500 (depending on general admission or reserved seated shows or a mix of both general admission and reserved seating)

“Enhancing the Hoosier Lottery Stage concert area is an important investment for the future of the Indiana State Fairgrounds experience. These improvements allow us to better serve our guests, attract top-tier entertainment, and continue providing unforgettable moments for Hoosiers each summer, including outside of the Fair,” said Anna Whelchel, Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer for the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.

For years, the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has been a major part of the annual Indiana State Fair where it welcomes internationally known artists of all genres. As the centerpiece of the State Fair’s entertainment lineup, it has built a powerful reputation among artists and audiences alike as a must-play stage on the State Fair circuit. Past performers on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage include Babyface, Tyler Childers, STYX, The Beach Boys, Melissa Etheridge, Boyz II Men, The Fray, Chase Rice, Max McNown, Barenaked Ladies, Jesse McCartney, Josh Turner, Kansas, Casting Crowns, Patti LaBelle, for King & Country, Rick Springfield, Buddy Guy, Dogstar ft. Keanu Reeves and many, many more. The renovation will be designed and built to not only enhance the State Fair experience, but to create a true concert facility and event venue accessible 365 days a year.

Today, the State Fairgrounds also announced a partnership where Indiana-based concert promotions company, MOKB Presents will program and book the Hoosier Lottery Stage during non-State Fair dates.

“The Hoosier Lottery Stage at the Indiana State Fairgrounds is an excellent addition to our portfolio of venues that we represent in Indiana,” said Dan Kemer, Co-Owner and VP of Programming for MOKB Presents. “This renovation and expansion will serve as a great opportunity for artists, managers and agents looking for an alternative outdoor Midwest-based venue in the 5,000-7,500 capacity range. And, it’s a facility that Hoosiers are already familiar with and will now be able to enjoy throughout the year.”

“For us, the partnership with MOKB Presents is a strategic step forward—allowing us to maximize the potential of our facilities, expand our impact within the Indianapolis concert scene, and create more year-round opportunities for Hoosiers to connect and celebrate at this iconic institution,” said Anna Whelchel, Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer for the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.

For more information, please visit www.indianastatefair.com

For booking inquiries, contact:
Dan Kemer: dk@mokbpresents.com
Jason King: jk@mokbpresents.com

About Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center
The Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center is a modern public event facility that annually hosts more than 400 meetings, shows, sports and agricultural events, including the Indiana State Fair. The year-round management of the Fairgrounds is overseen by the Indiana State Fair Commission which is a quasi-governmental agency that was established in 1992, with the mission to preserve and enhance the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the annual Indiana State Fair for the benefit of all citizens of Indiana.

About MOKB Presents:
Founded in 2008 with the mission to attract more touring artists to Indiana, MOKB Presents has become a powerful independent force in Indianapolis’s live music scene. Over the years, MOKB has produced more than 5,000 top-tier events and now hosts over 500 shows annually, helping launch and grow nationally touring acts like Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson, The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, The Avett Brothers, and Alabama Shakes from their early indie days to today’s stages. As MOKB focused on developing artists, it also began creating live music venues to support its expanding concert business, starting with the LO-FI Lounge, followed by HI-FI, HI-FI Annex, and now a full-scale indoor facility set to open in late 2026. In addition to producing events in the marquee venues it has created, MOKB Presents hosts events across multiple Indiana venues, including Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre, Fishers Event Center, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the just announced Hoosier Lottery Stage at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. MOKB also provides event production, talent buying, and ticketing services to clients such as The Clyde Theatre in Fort Wayne and Hendricks Live! in Plainfield.

As a promoter, MOKB Presents is committed to developing Indianapolis as a vibrant music destination, nurturing a diverse community of musicians, live producers, and fans. Key initiatives include driving the development of Indy’s Music Strategy, creating the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance, and anchoring the D-Tour promoter alliance. MOKB also served on the local host committee for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, bringing a uniquely local perspective to the event’s entertainment lineup. For more information, visit www.mokbpresents.com.

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The energy was electric as Maroney took the stage, his unique blend of indie rock and heartfelt lyrics resonating with a crowd ready to sing along. Fans of all ages gathered, basking in the warm evening air, creating an atmosphere that was nothing short of magical.

The setlist was a perfect mix of old favorites and newbies, showcasing Maroney’s evolution as an artist. As the sun set, the stage lights illuminated the crowd, capturing moments that will be cherished for years to come.

Check out our photo recap below to relive the incredible night!

Photos by: Jeffrey Everett via NUVO

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October 31st – Taylorween w/ Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience

Join us for an unforgettable night of vibrant choreography, crowd-pleasing hits, and stunning sets as Kanin Wren lights up HI-FI with an electrifying show. Her powerful presence will have fans of all ages singing and chanting along. This spooktacular performance is bound to get you on the dance floor, with plenty of opportunities to shake it off.

November 2nd and 3rd – Brunch It Off w/ DJ Little Town

This local DJ from Indy is renowned for her vibrant dance parties and eclectic music selection. While the Eras Tour is in Indianapolis, she’ll be putting her unique spin on Taylor Swift’s music at HI-FI while guests enjoy food features and specialty cocktails from Easy Rider Diner. Best of all, these events are FREE!

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Don’t miss two nights of Billy Strings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, October 11th and 12th, 2024 – Get tickets HERE

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings recently released his epic new song, “Stratosphere Blues / I Believe in You,” alongside an accompanying music video. Listen to the song HERE and watch the official video HERE.

The track is the latest unveiled from Highway Prayers, Strings’ recently announced new record, which will be released September 27 on Reprise Records (pre-order here). Produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann), the album consists of 20 original songs including the previously released track, “Leadfoot,” of which American Songwriter praises, “Strings is one of, if not the most, imaginative artists currently playing the game…a masterpiece of the 21st-century version of counter-culture.”  

Recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville, the album features Strings and his longtime band—Billy Failing (banjo, vocals), Royal Masat (bass, vocals), Jarrod Walker (mandolin, vocals) and Alex Hargraves (fiddle)—as well as additional contributions from Brion (bass, drums, percussion), Chamberlain (drums), Jerry Douglas (dobro), Jason Carter (fiddle), Lindsay Lou (backing vocals), Nathaniel Smith (cello), Taneka Samone (backing vocals), Cory Henry (piano), Peter “Madcat” Ruth (harmonica, jaw harp) and Victor Furtado (clawhammer banjo).

Strings and his band will tour throughout this year including upcoming stops at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum (two nights), New Orleans’ UNO Lakefront Arena (three nights), Clarkston, MI’s Pine Knob Music Theatre (two nights), Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse (two nights), Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena (two nights), Memphis’ FedEx Forum (two nights) and Austin’s Moody Center. Additionally, Strings will return with his annual Renewal weekend in Buena Vista, CO on September 27 and 28, which has once again sold out. Ticket details can be found at www.billystrings.com/tour. 

Raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, Strings is known as one of music’s most compelling artists. The new studio album follows the recent release of Strings’ first live album, Billy Strings Live Vol. 1 (stream/purchase HERE), which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart. Showcasing his electrifying concerts, the record features Strings performing some of his most beloved songs—including “Dust in a Baggie,” “Away From The Mire,” and “Turmoil & Tinfoil”—recorded at venues around the world including Paris’ La Cigale, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Austin’s Moody Center, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena and more. 

Strings’ latest full-length album, Me/And/Dad, which features Strings alongside his dad, Terry Barber, was released in 2022 and earned a nomination for Best Bluegrass Album at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. The product of a longtime dream, Me/And/Dad consists of new versions of fourteen bluegrass and country classics that the two have been playing together since Strings was a young child.

Since his 2017 debut, Strings has been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the 2023, 2022 and 2021 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards among several other accolades. He has also performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “Bluegrass Underground” as well as countless sold-out shows worldwide.

HIGHWAY PRAYERS TRACK LIST

1. Leaning on a Travelin’ Song 
2. In the Clear 
3. Escanaba 
4. Gild the Lily 
5. Seven Weeks In County 
6. Stratosphere Blues / I Believe in You 
7. Cabin Song 
8. Don’t Be Calling Me (at 4AM) 
9. Malfunction Junction 
10. Catch and Release 
11. Be Your Man 
12. Gone a Long Time
13. It Ain’t Before 
14. My Alice
15. Seney Stretch 
16. MORBUD4ME 
17. Leadfoot 
18. Happy Hollow 
19. The Beginning of the End 
20. Richard Petty

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BILLY STRINGS

Show Dates: Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12

Buy Tickets for Oct. 11: Here

Buy Tickets for Oct. 12: Here

Recent Release: Billy Strings: Live Vol. 1 (album)

Listen Here:

DESTROY BOYS

Show Date: Wednesday, July 31

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “Boyfeel”

Upcoming Album: Funeral Soundtrack #4 – out Aug. 9

Listen Here:

THE HEAVY HEAVY

Show Date: Wednesday, Aug. 7

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “Happiness”

Upcoming Album: One of a Kind – out Sept. 6

Listen Here:

SILVERADA (FKA MIKE & THE MOONPIES)

Show Date: Thursday, Aug. 15

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Silverada (album)

Listen Here:

THE COLLECTION

Show Date: Thursday, Aug. 22

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “Over You”

Upcoming Album: Little Deaths – out Aug. 9

Listen Here:

GOODBYE JUNE

Show Date: Thursday, Aug. 29

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Deep in the Trouble (album)

Listen Here:

PONY BRADSHAW

Show Date: Saturday, Sept. 7

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “Ginseng Daddy”

Upcoming Album: Thus Spoke the Fool – out Aug. 16

Listen Here:

GABLE PRICE AND FRIENDS

Show Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “Jungle in the City”

Upcoming Album: JUNGLE IN THE CITY – out Aug. 9

Listen Here:

DEER TICK

Show Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Contractual Obligations (EP)

Listen Here:

SHEPPARD

Show Date: Friday, Sept. 13

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Zora (album)

Listen Here:

AUSTIN WILLIAMS

Show Date: Friday, Sept. 20

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Broken Things Break Things (EP)

Listen Here:

AARON FRAZER

Show Date: Saturday, Sept. 21

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Into the Blue (album)

Listen Here:

SUMMER SALT

Show Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Electrolytes (album)

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BRIGITTE CALLS ME BABY

Show Date: Friday, Sept. 27

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “Pink Palace”

Upcoming Album: The Future Is Our Way Out – out Aug. 2

Listen Here:

THE WLDLFE

Show Date: Thursday, Sept. 26

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “Turtleneck”

Upcoming Album: Heaven is a place, 2024 – out Aug. 16

Listen Here:

KAITLIN BUTTS

Show Date: Thursday, Sept. 26

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Roadrunner! (album)

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MELT

Show Date: Thursday, Oct. 3

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “Plant the Garden”

Upcoming Album: If There’s a Heaven – out Sept. 13

Listen Here:

AMERICAN AQUARIUM

Show Date: Thursday, Oct. 3

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: The Fear of Standing Still (album)

Listen Here:

LITTLE STRANGER

Show Date: Friday, Oct. 4

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Sat Around Trippin (album)

Listen Here:

BALANCE AND COMPOSURE

Show Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “Believe the Hype”

Upcoming Album: with you in spirit – out Oct. 4

Listen Here:

Odie Leigh

Show Date: Thursday, Oct. 10

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Carrier Pigeon (album)

Listen Here:

DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS

Show Date: Saturday, Oct. 19

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Western Space Grunge (EP)

Listen Here:

AUSTIN SNELL

Show Date: Friday, Oct. 25

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: Still Bleeding – album

Listen Here:

SAMMY RAE AND THE FRIENDS

Show Date: Saturday, Oct. 26

Buy Tickets: Here

Recent Release: “No Rulebook”

Upcoming Album: Something for Everybody – out Sept. 20

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August 2nd: The Glass Cannon Network Presents – Call of Cthulhu Live!

If you didn’t buy tickets in time for Glass Cannon Live! at the Helium Comedy Club, no need to worry! The Glass Cannon Network will be returning to The Basile Theatre for another night of absurdity. Except this time, a new group of adventurers will be at their wits end as they navigate a nearly unwinnable scenario of the infamous cosmic horror role-playing game, Call of Cthulhu. This unique live event features members from across Glass Cannon Network and is sure to constantly leave you at the edge of your seat.

Be sure to catch this spectacle at The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum – TICKETS

August 3rd: Spirit Bomb – Anime Music Experience

Spirit Bomb is coming to HI-FI sheathed with an artillery of beloved anime songs, face-melting visuals, and surprises you have to see for yourself. Spirit Bomb’s Anime Music Experience encapsulates the very best anime songs and themes in a breathtaking performance that is sure to leave everyone’s jaws dropped. If you engage in cosplay, this is the time to show it off!

Don’t miss this high-energy show happening at HI-FI – TICKETS

August 14th: Bear Ghost

Although this is happening two weeks after the big weekend, what’s a better way to remember all the fun you had at GenCon with a band that identifies as “adventure rock?” Pretty badass. If you like getting on your feet to some real quirky musicianship and being hit with, as they say, “righteous boogie,” then you definitely want to make sure that this date is marked on your calendar.

Catch Bear Ghost at HI-FI w/ special guests Super Guitar Bros – TICKETS

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Recommended If You Like: Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Noah Kahan, Briston Maroney, Huey Mack, Joe Moreland.

It’s an age-old saying that if your intentions are clear, the world will notice. Singer/songwriters Anthony D’Amato, Brian Dunne, Don DiLego, and Mike Montali decided to take a quick break from the exhausting stresses that the music industry presents to have a little fun. This decision birthed a lighthearted side project by the name of Fantastic Cat, and its subsequent records titled “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat” and “Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat.” Sure enough, the project birthed from the pure love of creating art with friends has attracted widespread attention. Rolling Stone dubbed them as the “Harlem Globetrotters of Americana,” and their debut album “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat” earned them their national TV debut, sold-out headline dates around the US and Europe, festival performances everywhere from Sundance to Take Root, a song in the Showtime series Tulsa King, and a 50th anniversary take on Wings’ “Band On The Run” produced by legendary producer Butch Walker.

Individually, each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive resume along with a litany of critical acclaim. Paste declared Don DiLego’s latest album a “stunner.” NPR said Anthony D’Amato “sings and writes in the tradition of Bruce Springsteen or Josh Ritter.” Rolling Stone called Brian Dunne’s new record “the sleeper album of the year” and praised Mike Montali’s band, Hollis Brown, as “the soundtrack for a late-night drive through the American heartland.” Collectively, though, the four transcend their respective roots, emerging as a velvet-clad rock and roll cooperative far greater than the sum of its parts. 

Despite this, the foursome uses the term “supergroup” in a playful manner. Don DiLego told Charlottesville’s “The Daily Progress” that “What we had first was the music; it wasn’t a gimmick. It isn’t a comedy band. It’s funny, but we’re not telling jokes.” Each member is serious about their songwriting, but Fantastic Cat will always be a place bred from serendipity.  

“The Very Best of Fantastic Cat” was a showcase of each member’s individual songwriting ability. However, their newest album “Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat,” is their first amalgamation of the members’ combined songwriting abilities. Some would describe this as their magnum opus, but most would describe this as “purr-fection.”

The group will perform live at HI-FI in Indianapolis Wednesday, August 28th.  Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering their music, you won’t want to miss this intimate show.

Tickets are on sale for $20 in advance or $25 at the door on the night of the show. Purchase tickets online or stop by the Virginia Ave. Mercantile & Box Office in Fountain Square (1043 Virginia Ave. Suite 2) to purchase tickets with no service fees.  

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INDIANAPOLIS (April 15, 2024) – HI-FI in Fountain Square announces its 5th season of live music programming to its outdoor stage, HI-FI Annex (1065 St Patrick Street, Indianapolis). The outdoor concert season kicks off this Thursday, April 18 with a free show from three emerging Indiana artists including Connor McClaren, Fern Murphy and Leisure Hour. Admission is free when you RSVP here. 

Concertgoers will enjoy a number of new enhancements for 2024 including:

• An extended stage roof structure extending into the audience for shade and weather protection
• Premium JBL line array sound system flown for more stage visibility
• Expanded Sidestage Lounge for guests looking to upgrade their Annex experience featuring seating, private bar access, restrooms and a great view of the stage.  
• Popular grab-and-go food options, hot and ready from Easy Rider Diner
• Expanded zero proof and non-alcoholic options for health conscious guests
• New ADA seating area with better stage visibility

“Beginning in May, we’ll celebrate HI-FI’s 10-year anniversary. To mark this monumental milestone, we’re ramping up our game with upgrades and enhancements to our venues. HI-FI Annex has added several new features that will enhance the concert experience for our guests. This unique venue has been an absolute blessing to our company, and we’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity. A big thank you to the fans, artists, neighbors, and partners who make it all possible!,” said  Josh Baker, Co-Owner & CEO, HI-FI and MOKB Presents.

Over the course of the last four years, HI-FI Annex has emerged as one of Indy’s mainstay outdoor concert venues hosting major acts like Band of Horses, Future Islands, The Breeders, Shakey Graves, Wynonna Judd, American Football, Circle Jerks, Larry Fleet, Broken Social Scene, Bahamas, The Toadies, Trampled By Turtles, Allen Stone, Houndmouth and many more. 2024 is set to be the busiest, most musically diverse season yet with featured performances from: Atmosphere, Afghan Whigs & The Church, Built To Spill, Nolan Taylor, G Flip, Amyl & The Sniffers, Pokey LaFarge, Sammy Rae & The Friends and many more to be announced. HI-FI will present shows at both the indoor and outdoor venues and even simultaneously on many nights. Combined, HI-FI will present over 400 shows in Fountain Square in 2024.   

HI-FI Annex is open to fans and families of all ages and features experience amenities including a snack shack, two full bars for 21+ guests, and food from Easy Rider Diner.  

“Originally created out of necessity, the Annex transformed over the last three years as a catalyst for tourism and visitor traffic to our neighborhood and played a huge role in the growth of the Fountain Square music scene. No one deserves more thanks than the amazing fans that drive the demand for these concerts, and the hard working team that puts them all together,“ said Justin Jones, President Fountain Fletcher District Association. 

2024 ANNEX OPENING WEEKEND & ARTIST LINEUP 
1065 St Patrick Street, Indianapolis

• THIS Thursday, April 18 (Opening Night)
  FREE SHOW! Connor McClaren, Fern Murphy and Leisure Hour – RSVP here
• THIS Friday, April 19 – 81355 w/ Mike Adams at his Honest Weight – Tickets here
• THIS Saturday, April 20 – Keller Williams w/ Grahame Lesh & The North – Tickets here
• THIS Sunday, April 21 – Alvvays w/ Spllit – SOLD OUT

UPCOMING SUMMER 2024 HI-FI ANNEX SHOWS ANNOUNCED SO FAR INCLUDE:

• Friday, April 26 – Smells Like Nirvana – Tickets here
• Saturday, April 27 – Atmosphere – Tickets here
• Friday, May 3 – The Ultimate Doors – Tickets here
• Saturday, May 4 – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press – Tickets here
• Friday, May 10 – Pokey LaFarge – Tickets here
• Saturday, May 11 – Nolan Taylor – Tickets here
• Saturday, May 18 – DIZGO – Tickets here
• Sunday, May 19 – Alpha Wolf w/ Emmure – Tickets here
• Saturday, May 25 – G Flip – Tickets here
• Saturday, June 1 – Lucero – Tickets here
• Saturday, June 8 – Wilderado – Tickets here
• Tuesday, June 11 – The Movement w/ KBong – Tickets here
• Friday, June 14 – The Four Horsemen – Metallica Tribute  – Tickets here
• Saturday, June 15 – The Crane Wives – Tickets here
• Thursday, June 20 – Murder By Death – Tickets here
• Friday, June 21 – Red Wanting Blue  – On Sale This Week 
• Saturday, June 22 – 10 Years  – Tickets here
• Thursday, June 27 – The Church + The Afghan Whigs – Tickets here
• Friday, July 5 – BoDeans  – Tickets here
• Saturday, July 6 – Hyryder – Tickets here
• Friday, July 12 – Thunderstruck – AC/DC Tribute  – Tickets here
• Thursday, July 18 – Jeff Rosenstock – On Sale This Week 
• Friday, July 19 – Guided By Voices – Tickets here
• Saturday, July 20 – Indiana NORML 50th Anniversary – Tickets here
• Sunday, July 21 – Fruit Bats – Tickets here
• Thursday, July 25 thru Saturday, July 27 – POST. Festival 2024 – Tickets here
• Wednesday, July 31 – Destroy Boys – On Sale This Week 
• Thursday, August 1 – Amyl & The Sniffers – Tickets here
• Friday, August 2 – Six Foot Blonde – Tickets here
• Saturday, August 3 – Old 97s – Tickets here
• Sunday, August 25 – Built To Spill – Tickets here
• Saturday, August 31 – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – Tickets here
• Friday, September 13 – Lettuce – On Sale This Week 
• Friday, September 20 – The Record Company – On Sale This Week 
• Wednesday, September 25 – Summer Salt – On Sale This Week
• Sunday, October 6 – Ocie Elliott – Tickets here
• Saturday, October 26 – Sammy Rae & The Friends – Tickets here

TICKET INFO
Tickets for shows can be purchased online at hifiindy.com, at The Virginia Avenue Mercantile M-F 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or one hour prior to doors on event nights at the HI-FI and HI-FI Annex box office. HI-FI Annex shows are open to all ages (unless stated otherwise). All shows are general admission, standing room only unless otherwise noted. Access to the Sidestage Lounge and limited number of VIP seating upgrades are available for select shows by contacting boxoffice@hifiindy.com.  

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