Southern Indiana has come to be the home of many things. Great shopping, great views, great food and, of course, great hospitality but did you know that we’re also home to a lot of great places to enjoy live music? From festivals to a cozy bistro to the old favorite dive bar, there are plenty of options to catch a good live music experience almost any night of the week.
Annual Concerts & Events
Abbey Road on the River - The largest Beatles-inspired festival in the world. It’s a wild weekend each year honoring the Fab Four. Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, Abbey Road kicks off the region’s summer concert and festival season.
Rock the Rocks - Head to the Falls of the Ohio for Rock the Rocks, the foundation's annual concert! The 2025 concert features Motherfolk, with opening act The Silkies. These indie-rock bands from Cincinnati will rock the 390-million year old fossil beds in a truly unique concert experience. Rock the Rocks is the Falls’ signature fundraising concert to support the mission and work of the Falls of the Ohio Foundation. This year's concert is on Saturday, September 27th. Food and beverage is included in the $100 admission fee.
Parks
Warder Park - A lovely park with a gazebo that hosts music on Friday nights throughout the warmer months of the year.
Bicentennial Park - Each summer in downtown New Albany, Bicentennial Park is the home of a recurring Friday night music series. 2025 dates are May 30, June 6,13, & 20 and July 11, 18 & 25. View the full line-up.
New Albany Amphitheater - A spot for music, performances and other fun events right on the New Albany shoreline.
Restaurants
Harry’s Taphouse - Standard American fare with good drinks and a great atmosphere by the river.
Kingfish Jeffersonville and On the Rocks Patio Bar - An old family favorite with fried fish and other seafood located by the river. Great for a sunset.
Parlour - Games, pizza, never a dull moment or a dull bite to eat. Both Jeffersonville and New Albany locations offer live music.
Union Restaurant & Gameyard - Games, grub and guitars—and sometimes a DJ! Union patrons can enjoy music on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the warmer months. Call ahead to reserve a cabana!
Dog Haus Biergarten - Burgers, brats, brews and tunes! Enjoy live music at Dog Haus every Friday & Saturday from March - November.
Bearno’s New Albany - Pizza and a huge patio.
Fistful Craft Restaurant & Brewery - a nano-brewery and craft restaurant serving tacos, burgers, wings and more.
Bars and Breweries
The Alcove - Bar with a good mixologist and good drinks.
Wrong Side 812 - Drinking, food and music venue with a late-night kitchen and live music 7 days a week.
Hoopsters - A sports bar and grill where you can catch a game AND a bite to eat.
Hugh E. Bir - This old-time, might-be-haunted New Albany staple is known for its live country music, spirits and … spirits.
Our Lady of Perpetual Hops - Fun times are afoot with local brews, crafty cocktails, a Kingfish On the Rocks food truck and pub games.
Pride Bar - Drinks, drag and free admission. This is the perfect venue for a night out with friends.
Floyd County Brewing - With its Enchanted Forest and Medieval-themed restaurant, Floyd County Brewing is perfect to host your next family event or your Dungeons and Dragons game night.
Other Venues
Kentuckiana Music Center - This music shop in New Albany has everything from lessons to instruments to repair and also a little live music now and again to soothe the spirit.
Community Music Alliance at the Floyd County Library - Enjoy free concerts on the first Friday of the month.
Summer Concerts Series
Town of Clarksville “Good Times” Summer Concert Series - Enjoy a community concert every month from May to August, on the Central Green outside of the Bolt+Tie complex, located at 1400 Main Street, Clarksville, Indiana. The events will feature live music, food trucks and a beer garden by TEN20 Craft Brewery.
2025 dates:
Saturday, May 17
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: JakJaw
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.: The Juicebox Heroes
Saturday, June 21
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: The Echoes
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.: The Swerve
Saturday, July 19
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: The Skinny
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.: The Crashers
Saturday, August 16
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: From Paris
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.: The Mad Taxpayers
Jammin' in Jeff - Free Friday night concerts at RiverStage on Jeffersonville’s riverfront through the summer. This year's Jammin' in Jeff Juneteenth celebration will feature hip-hop legends Paul Wall and Twista!
New in 2025, catch additional Jammin' in Jeff concerts on Thursday nights at the Depot at NoCo.
Huber’s Orchard & Winery – Live music on Saturdays and Sundays during the warmer months.
Concerts By The Creek- Grab a bite and enjoy performances at Borden Community Park as part of the Concerts By The Creek series. The series takes place from June through September with shows happening on the third Friday of the month. 2025 dates are June 20, July 18, August 15 and September 19. Food starts at 6:30 p.m. and music is from 7 to 9 p.m.
Floyd County Music in the Park - Pack up your lawn chair and head to Floyd county for a new monthly Music in the Park series hosted by Floyd County Parks & Recreation. The series takes place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month from May – October, 2025. The performances are at Sam Peden Community Park in New Albany, with the exception of July 2, which will be at Kevin Hammersmith Park. Follow Floyd County Parks & Recreation on Facebook for updates.
Louisville Festivals
Across the river in Louisville, music is everywhere. Louisville is a music city. However, let’s focus on a few of the larger events.
Waterfront Wednesday - Enjoy free concerts on the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park. Catch performances by The Verve Pipe, Anderson East, Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes, Ben Sollee and Friends, Sixpence None the Richer, Paula Cole and more.
Bourbon & Beyond - September 11 - 14, 2025, this festival will host acts such as Phish, Noah Kahan, The Lumineers, Benson Boone, The Goo Goo Dolls and several more.
Louder Than Life – September 18 - 21, 2025, Louisville’s peak hard rock experience! 2024 acts include Slayer, Deftones, Evanescene, Three Days Grace and more.
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