Get Ready for Tonic Ball
One Night. 25 Years. 60 Tributes.
Tonic Ball turns 25, and we’re celebrating by bringing the whole history of Tonic with us.
On Friday, November 20, hundreds of Indy musicians will take over five stages across Fountain Square to celebrate all 60 artists Tonic Ball has honored since 2002 – from the Beatles, Prince, and Dolly Parton to Beyonce, OutKast, Taylor Swift, Green Day, and dozens more.
At the center of it all is the Fountain Square Theatre, transformed for one night into the Tonic Ball Hall of Fame, featuring extended tributes to eight legendary artists from Tonic history.
Across Radio Radio, HI-FI, White Rabbit Cabaret, and Square Cat Vinyl, another 52 tributes will unfold throughout the night.
No two stages are alike. No one can see everything.
But that’s kind of the point.
TONIC BALL SWAG
Grab your Tonic Ball swag while you still can! This years t-shirts and sweatshirts are available in sizes S-3XL. These orders must be placed by end of day October 16th. A very limited amount of this merch will be available to purchase at the event.
25 Years of Music Feeding People
Tonic Ball began in 2002 with a simple idea: the Indianapolis music community donating their talent to help feed their neighbors.
Twenty-five years later, that idea has become one of the city’s most beloved music traditions.
Every band still donates its time. Every stage is powered by Indianapolis musicians. And every ticket still supports Second Helpings and its work fighting hunger across Central Indiana.
So build your schedule. Run into friends. Discover a new band. Sing along to something you forgot you loved.
For one night, we’re putting 25 years of Tonic Ball back onstage.
We’ll see you in Fountain Square.
Stages IN Fountain Square
Click each photo to learn about our local venues and check back in November for band schedules.
FAQ
How do I pick up my ticket?
Tickets are wristbands and will provide you access to all the venues. Here are your pickup options:
Option 1 | Early Pick-Up | Monday-Thursday, November 16-19: Pick up your wristbands at Second Helpings between November 16-19. Second Helpings is located at 1121 Southeastern Avenue and open Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm and Tuesday from 8:00am – 7:00pm.
Option 2 | Friday, November 20, starting at 4:00 PM: On Friday, Nov. 20, starting at 4:00 PM, tickets (wristbands) will be at Will Call in Fountain Square. The exact location will be confirmed closer to Tonic Ball.
What time do the doors open?
The doors open to HI-FI, Radio Radio, White Rabbit, and Square Cat Vinyl at 6:30pm. The music starts at 7:00pm.
Fountain Square Theatre will open to general admission guests at 9:00pm.
Where should I park?
There’s no dedicated parking for Tonic Ball. Most street parking in Fountain Square is free, but it’s first come, first served.
We highly suggest taking:
- Lyft, Uber, or Yellow Cab
- The Red Line, it’s right in the middle of all the fun!
Do I need my ID?
Yep! Radio Radio and White Rabbit are 21+ venues, and they card accordingly.
Square Cat Vinyl and the Fountain Square Theatre are all-ages and the Hi-Fi is 18+.
How should I dress?
November has unpredictable weather and you may have to wait in line to enter a venue based on capacity. Plan accordingly. Otherwise, grab your favorite concert outfit – or better yet, your favorite Tonic Ball shirt – and be ready to sing the night away.
Where can I find the band schedule?
Once the band schedules are released, you can return to this page to view each venue page to see the band schedule by location. Paper copies will also be available at the registration trailer the night of the event.