Concerts, Movies, and Plays

Performing Arts Series

Sponsor a season of free, live, local music in city parks! Sign up to sponsor the 2026 series by April 1.

Local music and performers are the heartbeat of our cultural landscape. Business and organization sponsors of the Performing Arts Series play a pivotal role in showcasing local talent, enriching our community's cultural fabric, and fostering a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere in Bloomington's beautiful city parks. 

• During 2025, more than 10,000 people attended summer concerts in Switchyard Park, Bryan Park, the Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park, and Hopewell Commons.
• Data shows that 80% of concertgoers live in Bloomington; 40% are Gen Z, followed by 20% Millennials and 14% Gen X and Boomers. The median age of our fans is 27, and they have a median household income between $50K and $60K.

Sponsor Levels:

• $2,500 Diamond Record
• $1,200 Platinum Record
• $800 Gold Record
• $500 Silver Record

Sponsor Benefits:

• Diamond Level: All Platinum Level benefits, plus logo on the Performing Arts Series schedule in the program guide; logo on print marketing pieces; logo with link in e-newsletters to active subscribers; logo on onsite signage; complimentary use of a picnic shelter during a concert at Bryan Park or Switchyard Park; option to introduce bands fromt he state; and business named as a Diamond Level sponsor on Facebook events.
• Platinum Level: All Silver and Gold Level benefits, plus optional booth space at one concert, and complimentary use of a picnic shelter during a concert in Bryan Park.
• Silver and Gold Levels: Name listed in the Parks and Recreation program guide; name on the Performing Arts Series schedule in the program guide; name mentions during concerts; name on print marketing pieces; name on Performing Arts Series website; name on onsite signage; sponsor recognition certificate; name on concert schedules; and name in e-newsletters to active subscribers.

For more information about sponsor benefits for the Performing Arts Series, or to sign up as a sponsor, send an email to Emily Buuck, or call 812-349-3739.

Movies in the Parks

Sponsor a season of free movies in city parks! Sign up to sponsor the 2026 series by April 1.

• More than 1,000 people of all ages attended free screenings of movies outside in city parks during 2025. 

Sponsor Level

• $400

Sponsor Benefits:

• name on slides shown prior to movie
• name on print marketing pieces
• complimentary use of a picnic shelter during a movie in Bryan Park, Butler Park, or Switchyard Park
• option to introduce movies
• name with link on event website
• name on movie schedule cards
• name listed in the Parks and Recreation program guide

For more information about sponsor benefits for Movies in the Parks, or to sign up as a sponsor, send an email to Emily Buuck, or call 812-349-3739.