Summerween Fest '26 @ Idle Park
Schedule
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Idle Park, Indianapolis Indiana | Indianapolis, IN
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lineup to be fully announced on May 1st, including all performers and vendors! 🎃 Summerween Fest ‘26: The Nightmare Before July!
**Date:** June 20th
**Time:** 2:00 PM – Midnight (Music ends at 10:00 PM)
**Where:** Idle Park Fountain Square
**Cover:** FREE | All Ages Welcome
Who says the spooky season has to wait for October? Join us for a DIY, community-driven Summerween Fest ‘26—a full day of hauntings, hits, and high-energy performances. Whether you’re a creature of the night or a sun-loving ghost, there’s a place for you in our watermelon patch.
🕸️ The Lineup
Prepare for a sensory overload with local talent and underground vibes:
*13+ Musical Performances: From punk to electronic, we’re hosting a marathon of live sets to keep the energy high. **Note:** Live music concludes at 10:00 PM SHARP to respect noise ordinance.
*6 Drag & Cabaret Dancers: Catch jaw-dropping performances from the area's finest icons, blending glamour with a touch of the macabre.
*13+ Indie Vendors: Shop a curated market of oddities, DIY crafts, vintage finds, and spooky art.
🎥 After Dark: Horror Under the Stars
Once the music fades at 10:00 PM, the horror continues. We’re firing up the projector at sunset for a back-to-back Horror Movie Marathon. Grab some popcorn and settle in—the screams continue until midnight (and maybe a little later).
🧛 Costume Contest & Community
*Costume Contest: Dust off your capes or get creative with a some fangs and a bikini! Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, terrifying, and DIY ensembles.
👻🍬 Trick-Or-Treat
*bring out the little ones (don't forget your own bag, adults deserve candy too!) And stop at our various vendors and activities for a sweet treat!
* Harm Reduction: We care about our community. Join us for an Overdose Prevention & Response Training session! Learn how to use Narcan and keep our scene safe. Free supplies will be available while they last.
This is a DIY event: Respect the space, respect each other, and look out for one another. Leave the space cleaner than you found it.
*All Ages: Everyone is welcome, though parental discretion is advised for the evening movie screenings.
* **Stay Hydrated:** It’s June! Drink plenty of water between sets (free water while supplies last) and don't forget the sun SCREAM!
Stay Spooky, See you at Summerween Fest 26!
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Where is it happening?
Idle Park, Indianapolis Indiana, 800 Virginia Avenue,Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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