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Phish, Pearl Jam and more: 40+ Indy-area concerts and events to check out in August

Holly V. Hays and Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star
6 min read

One of the things we love about Central Indiana summers: there's rarely a shortage of things to do.

Here are some of the highlights of August's events lineup.

Primus and Coheed and Cambria

Aug. 1. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3WWhHVo

The co-headlining rock bands will be joined by supporting act Too Many Zooz.

Comedy Bang! Bang!

Aug. 2. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3X8MwGy

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The Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour 2024 will stop in the Egyptian Room.

Blink-182

Aug. 2. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Get tickets: bit.ly/3wXKRZx

The pop-punk rockers of the late '90s and '00s are back and bringing supporting acts Pierce The Veil and Astronoid on this stop of their anticipated One More Time tour.v

Remington Hill

Aug. 2. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3VnzPGm

The rock group will perform at Deluxe with support from CJ Rislove.

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Phish

Aug 2-4. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3yIhw5Z

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The iconic jam band returns to the Noblesville amphitheater for a three-night stop. Lawn passes for all three evenings are available.

Elevation Worship: Praise Party

Aug. 3. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3R53Fgp

The contemporary worship collective is bringing its 2024 summer tour to the Circle City.

Bush

Aug. 4. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/4bYAl35

The '90s English rock band, fronted by Gavin Rossdale and known for hits like "Glycerine" and "Machinehead," will bring supporting acts Jerry Cantrell, Candlebox and Tim Montana along for its Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour.

The Volunteers

Aug. 5. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3yNTZk7

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The rock group will perform at Deluxe.

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Slipknot

Aug. 6. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/4bFNVZu

The metal band is bringing its "Here Comes The Pain" 25th Anniversary Tour with support from Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture.

Cage the Elephant

Aug. 7. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3wKIg5n

The mid-aughts rockers with roots in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will be supported by Young the Giant, Bakar and Vlad Holiday on the Neon Pill Tour.

Corinne Bailey Rae

Aug. 7. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3XpNVbZ

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The English singer-songwriter will bring her Plum Red Lipstick Tour to the Egyptian Room.

Tate McRae

Aug. 7. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3wKmQ8s

The 20-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter, who first gained recognition for being a finalist on the reality TV competition So You Think You Can Dance, will be joined by Presley Regier on her Think Later Tour.

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D'Aydrian Harding

Aug. 8. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3x0BuIF

The comedian will bring his Stay Sober Summer Tour to Deluxe.

Thirty Seconds to Mars

Aug. 8. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3X2O6cS

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The alternative rock band, fronted by actor Jared Leto, will be supported by AFI, Poppy and KennyHoopla on their Seasons World Tour.

Banda MS

Aug. 9. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Get tickets: bit.ly/4eet1Cy

The regional Mexican act is from Mazatlán. This show is rescheduled from Nov. 18, 2023. Previously purchased tickets will be honored.

Stuff You Should Know

Aug. 9. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Limited tickets available at livemu.sc/3R79Ssk

Podcasters Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant will stop by the Egyptian Room.

Carmel Jazz Fest

Aug. 9-10. Performances in different venues, including the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green in Carmel. Starting at $35. carmeljazzfest.org

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International, regional and local jazz, blues and R&B acts include Antonia Bennett with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Tim Cunningham, Dysfunktion Brass and the Average White Band. This is the second year for the festival.

Creed

Aug. 10. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3wJtJqA

We're in the midst of a Crenaissance. The post-grunge rockers, known for hits like "Higher" and "With Arms Wide Open," bring The Summer of '99 Tour with supporting acts 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Aug. 10. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3X3jrMz

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The band's most recent release, 2023's "Weathervanes," earned them the Grammy for Best Americana Album.

Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge

Aug. 14. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3R7WDr5

The '90s icons are co-headlining and will give a portion of ticket sales to charity, the Etheridge Foundation and the First Peoples Fund.

IndyFringe

Aug. 15-25. Venues include IndyFringe theaters, 719 E. St. Clair St.; The District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave.; Dance Kaleidoscope stage, 1125 Brookside Ave.; and the White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St. Tickets and schedule: indyfringe.org/festival

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The annual theater festival celebrates experimental work in many genres across six stages and 11 days. Expect works that involve audience participation, nods to cultural icons like Batman, horror comedy and more.

Five Finger Death Punch

Aug. 16. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/4c11CSn

The metal group will be supported by Marilyn Manson, Slaughter to Prevail and the Funeral Portrait.

The Doobie Brothers

Aug. 17. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/4c12M0v

The '70s rockers are joined by Steve Winwood on their 2024 tour.

Fuerza Regida

Aug. 17. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Get tickets: bit.ly/3V7GXoW

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The Mexican-American band with California roots brings its Pero No Te Enamores Tour to the arena.

Joe Bonamassa

Aug. 17. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/45aMS15

The blues performer will play the Murat Theatre.

Mad Caddies

Aug. 19. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/4bGANn2

The rockers will perform at Deluxe with support from The Iron Roses.v

Omar Apollo

Aug. 20. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3VecBkN

The 29-date God Said No Tour kicks off in Indy with the help of special guest Malcolm Todd.

Imagine Dragons

Aug. 20. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3yA4KX0

Formed in Las Vegas in 2008, the pop- and electronic-rock band is known for hits like "Believer," "Radioactive" and "Whatever It Takes."

Iron & Wine

Aug. 22. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/4aOscgP

The singer-songwriter will bring his Light Verse 2024 Tour to the Egyptian Room with support from Sunny War.

Oliver Anthony

Aug. 23. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Limited tickets available at: livemu.sc/4bJj4ez

The country singer-songwriter went viral last year for "Rich Men North of Richmond," earning the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

PJ Morton

Aug. 23. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3VpT6Ha

The R&B artist will bring his Cape Town to Cairo Tour to the Murat Theatre with support from The Cavemen.

Glass Animals

Aug. 23. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3yGJdw5

The pop band, known for 2020's viral hit "Heat Waves," are joined by Kevin Abstract for TOUR OF EARTH.

Motown and Disco at Coxhall Gardens

Aug. 23. Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Road in Carmel. $40 and up. carmelsymphony.org

The Carmel Symphony will play hits that include "Reach Out," "What’s Goin’ On" and "Could It Be I’m Falling In Love," according to the event page.

Strangelove: The DepecheMODE Experience

Aug. 24. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/4e8gXTm

The tribute band will perform at Deluxe.

Umphrey's McGee

Aug. 24. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/4bZzWgN

The rock act will be joined by supporting acts Eggy and Houseplant.

New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff

Aug. 25. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3wVUFDk

The New Kids are continuing to lean into '80s nostalgia, bringing pop star and former American Idol judge Paula Abdul and Will Smith's former performing partner, DJ Jazzy Jeff, along for the ride.

Pearl Jam

Aug. 26. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Limited tickets available at livemu.sc/4e0TwLl

After rescheduling their 2023 show, the Seattle-rooted rock band will bring their Dark Matter World Tour to the Noblesville amphitheater supported by Glen Hansard.

Crumb

Aug. 28. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/455jxoZ

The psych-rockers will perform at Deluxe with support from L'Rain and Discovery Zone.

Million Dollar Quartet

Aug. 29-Oct. 6. Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road. Tickets: beefandboards.com

The gathering of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley on Dec. 4, 1956, was a legendary jam session that comes alive in a musical with hits that include "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever" and "Walk the Line."

Sammy Hagar

Aug. 30. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3Knsmkr

The former Van Halen frontman and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer brings his The Best of All Worlds Tour with support from Loverboy, another '80s favorite.

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper

Aug. 31. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Get tickets: livemu.sc/3V3UfTn

The spooky rockers will be joined on the Freaks on Parade 2024 Tour by Ministry and Filter.

O.A.R.

Aug. 31. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Get tickets: livemu.sc/4aGbjVA

The rockers will be joined by Ripe and DJ Logic. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the band's Heard the World fund, which supports youth and education across the country.

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Contact IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni at 317-444-7339 or [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter: @domenicareports.

Contact IndyStar pop culture reporter Holly Hays at [email protected]. Follow her on X/Twitter: @hollyvhays.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis things to do: 40+ events, concerts in August

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