Music Performances

You can enjoy live performances at the Library, check out concert DVDs, or stream music right to your device. Browse our collection for a wide variety of books and biographies that feature musians.

Concert Schedule

A World of Music A World of Music East 38th Street Branch

Join us for a full day of music throughout the branch, an all-ages costume contest, and punk rock storytime.

Nutcracker Sweets Nutcracker Sweets Central Library

Enjoy scenes from The Nutcracker performed by the Indianapolis School of Ballet and then join the dancers for a mini-ballet lesson! Join us at the Central Library Auditorium for this free program. Registration opens November 20, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Nutcracker Sweets Nutcracker Sweets Central Library

Enjoy scenes from The Nutcracker performed by the Indianapolis School of Ballet and then join the dancers for a mini-ballet lesson! Join us at the Central Library Auditorium for this program. Registration opens November 20, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Borrow streaming music with your Library card!

Album Covers for Taylor Swift's Evermore, Lady Gag's Chromatica, Map of the Soul: 7 The Journey, and Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life

Looking for more music experiences? Did you know you can stream a wide variety of music directly to your computer or mobile device with your Library card? Our streaming music platform is called Hoopla. You can borrow from it without being on a waiting list or leaving home! Top 40, Gospel, Blues, Latin, Hip Hop, Rap - whatever music genre you are looking for, you can find it on Hoopla! Learn how to stream music with your Library card.

Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.

Check out concert DVDs with your Library card.

Enjoy a concert in your own home! Check out these concert DVDs!