Panda Fest Indy

Schedule

Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Military Park | Indianapolis, IN

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Panda Fest, one of the nation’s fastest-growing outdoor Asian food and culture festivals, is bringing its signature mix of flavor, culture, and playful energy to Indianapolis for the first time. Taking over Military Park (601 W New York St) from May 15—17, 2026, the three-day festival delivers an immersive, family-friendly celebration of Asian cuisine, art, and tradition – all anchored by crowd-favorite panda-themed activations


  • WHAT: Panda Fest – Asian Food & Culture Festival
  • WHEN: Friday, May 15, 2026: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday, May 16, 2026: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Sunday, May 17, 2026: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • WHERE: Military Park | 601 W New York St
  • TICKET INFO: Early Bird tickets are $10 (limited to 1,000 tickets) and are available now at www.pandafests.com. Early Bird pricing is available through February 15 at 10 p.m., or while supplies last. General Admission tickets are $14, and VIP tickets are $35. Saturday tickets are priced $2 higher across all tiers.


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Military Park, 601 W New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, United States

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