Scroll to the bottom of this page to see Movies in the Parks, and to find links to order free tickets for movie admission.
The Performing Arts Series offers the Bloomington community numerous opportunities to experience the talent of its local artists. Enjoy free, outdoor performances in venues throughout the city!
For more information about the summer 2020 Performing Arts Series, contact Crystal Ritter at 812.349.3725 or ritterc@bloomington.in.gov.
If you have attended a Performing Arts Series concert this season, we would like to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to share your feedback.
2020 Performing Arts Series
| Day/Date | Performance | Music Style | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thur. Aug. 13 | High Street Jack | classic rock, blues and soul | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Sun. Aug. 16 Free admission, but ticket is required. Order your ticket here. |
O2R Blues Band Russian Cowboy |
Bryan Park | 5:30 p.m. | |
| Thur. Aug. 20 | John Kogge | acoustic folk and blues, jazz standards | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Sun. Aug. 23 | Evening with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra | symphony | Switchyard Park Stage | 7 p.m. |
| Thur. Aug. 27 | Monika Herzig and Peter Keinle | modern eclectic jazz | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Fri. Aug. 28 | Sam Finley Trio Clint Breeze and The Groove |
instrumental jazz, blues and funk hip-hop and jazz fusion |
Switchyard Park Stage | Back-to-back shows Opening act 5:30 p.m. Main act 7:15 p.m. |
| Sun., Aug. 30 |
CANCELLED |
community band |
Switchyard Park Amphitheater | 7 p.m. |
| Thur. Sept. 3 | Matixando | community-centered Latin fusion | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Fri. Sept. 4 | Summer Sendoff Concert Matixando Kid Kazooey and The Ball Room Roustabouts |
community-centered Latin fusion storysinging dance music |
Switchyard Park | 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Thur. Sept. 10 |
TBA |
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Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur. Sept. 10 |
Shakespeare in the Park |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents All's Well That Ends Well |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. |
| Fri. Sept. 11 |
Shakespeare in the Park |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents All's Well That Ends Well |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 12 |
Shakespeare in the Park |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents All's Well That Ends Well |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. |
| Sun., Sept. 13 | Shakespeare in the Park Rescheduled from June 7 |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents All's Well That Ends Well | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 2 p.m. |
2020 Movies in the Parks Series
This page will be updated with changes in movie dates/times as the Parks and Recreation Department makes those changes. For up-to-the-minute information on movie schedules, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754.
Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Ryder Film Series present free movies on the big screen in city parks. Movies being at dusk; see estimated start times. Please be aware that some of the movies have a rating of PG-13. We request your assistance in determining if a particular movie is appropriate for your family.
See "Toy Story 4", our featured float-in movie at Bryan Park on Friday, July 17. Admission to this movie is $5 per person; daytime pool admission does not include the movie admission. Floating ONLY during the movie; swimming is not permitted during the show. Pool doors open for movie admission at 8:30 p.m.
| Day/Date | Movie | Rating, Year & Run Time | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 21 |
The Princess Bride |
PG · 1987 · 1 hr 38 min. | Bryan Park | 8:45 p.m. |
| CANCELLED Thursday, August 27 |
This event is cancelled 16MM Festival Films drawn from a retired collection from the Monroe Co. Public Library. |
PG · 1969-90s | Bryan Park | 9 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Free admission, but ticket is required. Order your ticket here. |
PG · 2018 · 1 hr 57 min. | Bryan Park | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, October 2 | Young Frankenstein | PG · 1974 · 1 hr 46 min. | Bryan Park | 7:45 p.m. |