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Swift City Sessions: Pop-Up Performances

Swift City Sessions: Pop-Up Performances

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Indy Arts Council

Indy Arts Council is putting the spotlight on central Indiana musicians, spoken word artists and teaching artists during Taylor Swift’s three-day Eras Tour stop in Indianapolis, November 1-3, 2024. Our city is expecting 200,000+ visitors throughout the weekend, and we are thrilled to elevate our local talent during this legendary experience.

All pop-up performances will take place outdoors (unless otherwise noted) and are rain or shine.

Visit the main Swift City Sessions page for more info.

Make & Take Art Stations: Indianapolis Artsgarden

Make & Take Art Stations: Indianapolis Artsgarden

West Washington St and S Illinois St (inside the Circle Centre Mall)

The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a seven-story glass and steel icon at the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

Teaching Artists will lead you in a 15-minute guided instruction of how to create your work of art. Learn more and register for a free spot on Eventbrite.

If spots are filled for an activity you want to participate in, please come on by and wait for an open seat. We are cycling folks through quickly and we have plenty of friendship bracelets, guitar pics, and buttons to make while you wait!

Make & Take Art Stations by ArtMix

Friday, November 1

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Customize your own Taylor Swift inspired felted accessories with our ArtMix teaching artist, Christy Shaffer, to swap with your friends before the concert!

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Get ready to be in your stylist era as you design and decorate your own cowgirl / cowboy hats! Feathers, beads, glitter, tassels, and more will be available to create your own unique statement piece to round out your best Swiftie look.

(SOLD OUT) Saturday, November 2

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | ArtMix teaching artist Emily Compton will lead a Polaroid Collage making activity inspired by Taylor Swift album covers and 1989.

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Decorate your own pair of 1989 style sunglasses with ArtMix teaching artist Rebecca Robinson during this group class.

Sunday, November 3

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Bejewel yourself as you learn to make Midnights inspired celestial-themed mobiles made from embossed foil with ArtMix teaching artist Molly Wolfe!

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. | ArtMix teaching artist, Mandie Anderson, will lead the group in Folklore and Evermore inspired flower crown making.

GET TO THE ARTSGARDEN

Enter from Claypool Court and either take the escalator to the 2nd Floor or the elevator to M2.

Photo: Jessica Strickland

Pop-Up Performances: Indianapolis Artsgarden

Pop-Up Performances: Indianapolis Artsgarden

West Washington St and S Illinois St (indoors)

The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a seven-story glass and steel icon at the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

Friday, November 1
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Brian Paulson
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  The Clarinet Guy

Saturday, November 2
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Kent Hickey Group
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Joshua Silbert (a.k.a. JBOMB)
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Kristina Sharpe

Sunday, November 3
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. |  Rob Funkhouser
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Cohen-Rutkowski Duo
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Landon Caldwell

Photo: Abdul-Shaheed

Pop-Up Performances: Bicentennial Unity Plaza

Pop-Up Performances: Bicentennial Unity Plaza

S Pennsylvania St and Chesapeake St

Just outside of Gainbridge Fieldhouse is a beautiful public space flourishing with art and dreamy music!

Friday, November 1
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Reckless Rhymacide
3:15 – 5:00 p.m.  |  Katherine Nagy
5:15 – 6:00 p.m. | JacobAlexander

Saturday, November 2
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. | Sarah Barton & 2nd That
4:15 – 6:00 p.m.  | BeastonDrums

Sunday, November 3

2:15 – 3:00 p.m.  |  Reckless Rhymacide, Sounds of Shar’e and Whodunit Beats
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. | Teresa Reynolds
4:15 – 6:00 p.m.  |  Davey And The Midnights

Cover photo by Matt Kryger

Pop-Up Performances: Capitol Street Underpass

Pop-Up Performances: Capitol Street Underpass

S Capitol Ave and W Louisiana St

The Capitol Street Underpass is just a few steps from Lucas Oil Stadium, where Taylor Swift will perform for thousands of fans.

Friday, November 1
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Spence Taylor
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Adam Riviere

Saturday, November 2
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. |  Adam Riviere
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Mr. Miller’s Hippie Dippy Drum Circle
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Spence Taylor

Sunday, November 3
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. |  Mr. Miller’s Hippie Dippy Drum Circle
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Adam Riviere
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Spence Taylor

Photo courtesy of Musical Family Tree

Pop-Up Performances: Georgia Street East

Pop-Up Performances: Georgia Street East

S Pennsylvania St and E Georgia St
In case of inclement weather: Circle Centre Mall (Helium Club foyer)

Enjoy two Georgia Street Pop-Up locations! Listen to performers and explore free Sidewalk Galleries.

Friday, November 1
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. |  Bruce Ford (a.k.a. ECURB)
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Robert Bruce Scott
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Dthree

Saturday, November 2
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. |  Lil Billy
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  The 108
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Dthree

Sunday, November 3
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. |  Rose Kee
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. |  Keith Beatty
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. |  Sarah Barton & 2nd That
3:30 – 5:15 p.m. |  Dthree
5:30 – 6:00 pm. |  Standout Story

Photo: Gretchen Katner

Pop-Up Performances: Georgia Street West

Pop-Up Performances: Georgia Street West

W Georgia St and S Capitol St
In case of inclement weather: Coffee Den

Right across the street from Bicentennial Unity Plaza is a walking path lined with Sidewalk Galleries and local restaurants.

Friday, November 1
2:15 – 4:00 p.m. |  Cohen-Rutkowski Duo
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. |  Rose Kee
5:15 – 6:00 p.m. |  Keith Beatty

Saturday, November 2
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. |  DimeMan Dave
1:15 – 2:00 p.m. |  Naomi Pulver
2:15 – 4:00 p.m. |  Bashiri Asad
4:15 – 6:00 p.m. |  Davey Allen

Sunday, November 3
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. |  BeastonDrums
2:15 – 4:00 p.m. |  Brandon Meeks
4:15 – 5:00 p.m. |  Ivan
5:15 – 6:00 p.m.  |  Elizabeth Lee Duo

Photo courtesy of Musical Family Tree

Pop-Up Performances Hudnut Commons

Pop-Up Performances: Hudnut Commons

W Maryland St and S Capitol St (NW side)
In case of inclement weather: Indiana Convention Center awning

Grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks at Hudnut Commons and grab a spot to sit and enjoy live performances.

Friday, November 1
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. |  Joshua Silbert (a.k.a. JBOMB)
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Standout Story
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Evan Drybread

Saturday, November 2
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. |  Jess Jones
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  The Wandering Tulipps
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  John Fell

Sunday, November 3
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. |  Hunter Wainscott
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Keith Beatty
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Adam Graahs

Photo: Public Domain

Pop-Up Performances: Indiana Convention Center East

Pop-Up Performances: Indiana Convention Center East

W Maryland St and S Capitol St (SW side)

Swing past Victory Field to the East side of the Indiana Convention Center to grab Taylor Swift merch and listen to Indy performers.

Friday, November 1
2:00 – 4:45 p.m. |  Chad Mills
5:00 – 5:45 p.m. |  Wick

Saturday, November 2
12:00 – 2:45 p.m. | The Clarinet Guy
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. |  Brian Deer
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. |  Tay Bronson

Sunday, November 3
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. |  Bruce Ford (a.k.a. ECURB)
1:00 – 2:45 p.m. |  Tay Bronson
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. |  Renaissance
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. |  Kristina Sharpe

Photo courtesy of Musical Family Tree

Pop-Up Performances: Indiana Convention Center West

Pop-Up Performances: Indiana Convention Center West

W Maryland St and S West St

Friday, November 1
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. |  Zach Dzuba
3:15 – 6:00 p.m. |  Glenn Seland

Saturday, November 2
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. |  Chad Mills
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. |  Landon Caldwell
3:15 – 6:00 p.m. |  Adam Graahs

Sunday, November 3
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. |  Molly Milton
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. |  Brian Deer
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. |  DimeMan Dave
4:15 – 6:00 p.m. |  Kent Hickey Group

Photo: Jason Lavengood Photography

Pop-Up Performances: Indiana Repertory Theatre

Pop-Up Performances: Indiana Repertory Theatre

W Washington St and N Capitol St (under awning)

Get cozy under the awning of the Indiana Repertory Theatre and get a front row seat to private concerts.

Friday, November 1
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. |  Melodie Yvonne
3:30 – 5:15 p.m. |  John Fell
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Drake Benjamin

Saturday, November 2
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. |  Monique Rust
2:30 – 5:15 p.m. |  Josh Gillespie
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. |  Zach Dzuba

Sunday, November 3
12:30 – 3:15 p.m. |  Sister Sinjin
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. |  Evan Shine
4:30 – 6:00 pm. |  Robert Bruce Scott

Photo: KP’s Photography

Pop-Up Performances: Lugar Plaza

Pop-Up Performances: Lugar Plaza

E Washington St and N Delaware St

The picturesque Lugar Plaza is found just off the Cultural Trail just north of Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Friday, November 1
2:00 – 3:45 p.m. |  Rob Funkhouser
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. |  Indy Annies

Saturday, November 2
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. |  JacobAlexander
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. |  Teresa Reynolds
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. |  Renaissance
3:00 – 4:45 p.m. |  Cho Naptowns Prince
5:00 – 5:45 p.m. |  Rearview Rhonda

Sunday, November 3
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. |  Horse with No Name
1:00 – 2:45 p.m. |  Dale Bitner
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. |  Melodie Yvonne
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. |  Thomas & The Situation

Photo: Jay Goldz Photography

Pop-Up Performances: Monument Circle

Pop-Up Performances: Monument Circle

N Meridian St and Monument Circle

Indy performers take over SPARK on Monument Circle.

Friday, November 1
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. |  Clint Breeze
3:15 – 5:00 p.m. |  Kathy Yuhl
5:15 – 6:00 p.m. |  Duncan Kissinger

Saturday, November 2
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. | Analog Funk Orchestra
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. |  Andriea Denise
3:15 – 5:00 p.m. |  Rob Funkhouser
5:15 – 6:00 p.m. |  Damon Karl

Sunday, November 3
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. |  Joshua Powell

3:15 – 6:00 p.m.

Whodunit Beats

Reckless Rhymacide

Sounds of Shar’e

Da Real L.O.C.

Photo courtesy of Drum Corps Inc.

Pop-Up Performances: Starbucks Patio

Pop-Up Performances: Starbucks Patio

N Meridian St and E Pearl St

Grab a PSL (or Taylor’s favorite drink: grande caramel nonfat latte) at Starbucks and find a spot to enjoy live music.

Friday, November 1
2:00 – 3:45 p.m. |  Molly Milton
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. |  Josh Gillespie

Saturday, November 2
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. |  Ivan
1:00 – 2:45 p.m. |  Mason Van Ghost
3:00 – 4:45 p.m. |  Joshua Powell

Sunday, November 3
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. |  Naomi Pulver
1:00 – 2:45 p.m. |  Lil Billy
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. |  Garrick Hall
4:00 – 4:45 p.m. |  Herbie Stephenite

Photo: Jon Stone

Pop-Up Performances: Washington and West

Pop-Up Performances: Washington and West

W Washington St and S West St
In case of inclement weather: JW Marriott

Snap a picture with the Taylor Swift mural on the JW Marriott photo op station!

Friday, November 1
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. | Remington Hill
3:00 – 4:45 p.m. | Claire Pendreigh
5:00 – 5:45 p.m. | Monique Rust

Saturday, November 2
12:00 – 1:45 p.m. |  Evan Drybread
2:00 – 3:45 p.m. | Sister Sinjin
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. |  Evan Shine

Sunday, November 3
12:00 – 1:45 p.m. |  Jeffery Thomas II
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. |  DimeMan Dave
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.  |  The 108
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. |  Glenn Seland

Photo courtesy of Musical Family Tree