BoomBlaze Music Festival
- Dates
- Expected August 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Garfield Park (MacAllister Amphitheater)
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 19, 2026
The last BoomBlaze Music Festival was August 29, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
BoomBlaze is a one-day reggae music festival at Garfield Park in Indianapolis, billed as one of the city's biggest reggae celebrations, with live reggae and Caribbean music, food and vendors.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport IND.
How do I get to BoomBlaze Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to BoomBlaze Music Festival. The nearest major airport is IND, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Amtrak's Cardinal (New York-Washington-Cincinnati-Indianapolis-Chicago) stops at Indianapolis Union Station, 350 S Illinois St, downtown. Only three days a week and at awkward overnight hours (roughly a 12:15 AM westbound departure / ~11:49 PM eastbound arrival pattern), so it's realistic only for travelers already on the Cardinal corridor (e.g. Chicago or Cincinnati), not as an airport connection. From Union Station it's a short rideshare (~10 min) or a Red Line ride south to Garfield Park.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Intercity coaches serve downtown Indianapolis. Note the stop relocated in July 2026: Greyhound/FlixBus now pick up and drop off at a curbside stop at 176 W Vermont St (between Capitol Ave and Illinois St), no longer at the old 350 S Illinois St station. From downtown, connect to Garfield Park via the Red Line southbound or a ~10 min rideshare. A budget option for regional travelers (Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis), not an airport transfer.
Book / infoIndyGo Route 8 runs along Washington St from IND to downtown seven days a week, roughly every 30 minutes for most of the day, board at Zone 6 of the airport's Ground Transportation Center (~45 min to the Julia M. Carson Transit Center downtown). From downtown, transfer to the Red Line bus-rapid-transit (Route 90) southbound, which has a dedicated 'Garfield Park' station on Shelby St, a short walk into the park to the MacAllister Amphitheater. The Red Line runs every 15-20 minutes, Saturdays 6 AM, 1 AM, so it covers this Saturday festival's full day. The venue's own concert-series promoter (MOKB Presents) explicitly recommends 'carpooling, taking the IndyGo Red Line, using rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft.' Note: IndyGo base fare rose to $2.75 on 1 Jan 2026, and the MyKey fare system is being replaced by MyKey+ from Sept 2026, check current payment options when traveling.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber and Lyft both serve IND with designated pickup on the lower-level Ground Transportation Center, request in-app after collecting luggage and it assigns an exact pickup pillar (e.g. P2, P4). Garfield Park is ~11 miles east of the airport (similar run to downtown), a direct ~20-25 min ride. Standard curbside drop-off applies. No advance booking URL, hail in-app on arrival.
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Garfield Park is one of Indianapolis's largest city parks 'with plenty of onsite parking' per the venue concert promoter's FAQ; parking attendants direct guests at events, with the rules 'one space per vehicle in designated areas only' and 'Do not park on ANY grassy area if it has been raining.' Accessible parking is located behind the MacAllister Amphitheater by the Garfield Park Arts Center. No prepay platform is used, lots are first-come city-park parking. Caveat: this guidance comes from the venue's concert-series operations (MOKB Presents/Indy Parks), not a BoomBlaze-specific page, the festival has no findable official site, so confirm any event-day lot closures locally.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near BoomBlaze Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 5
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates401 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates5151 Elmwood Avenue, Beech Grove, 46203, Indianapolis, IN
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates5151 Elmwood Avenue, Beech Grove, 46203, Indianapolis, IN
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 5
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates708 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3514 South Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates535 South West Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
8010 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46231
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2750 Fortune Circle West, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2730 Fortune Circle West, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Airbnb & private camping
Strong short-stay inventory in the neighborhoods between downtown and Garfield Park, Fountain Square and Bates-Hendricks sit directly on the Red Line corridor one to two stations north of the park, putting many listings within a 5-15 min bus hop or short drive of the amphitheater. As a small one-day community festival, BoomBlaze itself is unlikely to move the market, so expect normal late-August Indianapolis weekend pricing rather than festival surge; book Fountain Square early anyway since it's a small, popular nightlife district.
Search AirbnbNo camping in or near the urban core (Garfield Park is a public city park, no overnight stays). Hipcamp's Indiana inventory relevant to this fest is exurban private-land tent/cabin/glamping sites 30-60+ min out, notably toward Morgan and Brown County hill country south of the city, so it's a scenic alternative for attendees with a car, not a walkable lodging substitute. Link points to the statewide Indiana directory.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is BoomBlaze Music Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was August 29, 2026. The next one is expected in August.
Where is BoomBlaze Music Festival held?
Garfield Park (MacAllister Amphitheater), Indianapolis, IN.