SoundSport International Music & Food Festival

The SoundSport International Music & Food Festival returns to Indianapolis on August 8, 2026, bringing performers from throughout the world to the heart of the city for a celebration of global music making. This free annual family-focused community gathering spotlights Indianapolis as the global capital of marching music. Participants can expect a fun street festival atmosphere of music, performances, and activities.

 

DCI Festival Marketplace

Access to the DCI Festival Marketplace in Lucas Oil Stadium will be available from 11:00a to 2:00p via the North Gate inside the festival. Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. Outside food and Drink will NOT be permitted inside the stadium, including food and drink purchased at the festival.

 

ACTIVITIES, EXHIBITS, & VENDORS

Food Trucks

Coco Bongos - Enjoy Tropical, non-alcoholic, frozen drinks in festive cups. Choose from 3 flavors: Bahama Mama, Pina Colada, and Outrageous Orange. Experience the Caribbean Island feel!

Fresko - Choose from a Cuban sandwich, loaded fries, loaded nachos, Choripan (Argentine sandwich), Lomo fries (Peruvian)

Grumpy Gringo - Try out varieties of Mexican food including Tacos, Burritos, Nachos, Quesadillas, an Chimichangas.

Heavenly BBQ - Enjoy your traditional barbeque on a hot day including smoked chicken, 1/2 pound hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, mac & cheese, and baked beans

Kona Ice - Cool off with iconic shaved ice in your choice of flavors!

Indy Hibachi - Choose from a number Japanese selections or try them all including a variety of appetizers, steak, chicken, and shrimp with fried rice or noodles

Pronto Taco - Chicken, steak, and veggie tacos cooked on-site and hot off the grill. The Pronto Combo - two tacos, chips, and Salsa.

Indy Porkopolis BBQ - Try smoked meats served from to table.

 

Activities

DCI Orange Cone Ring Toss

DCI World Championship Bag Toss

Visit Indy Photo Op

Design your own Color Guard Flag

Marching Arts Coloring Activities

iMarched Alumni Member Wall

 

Exhibits to Check Out

Troopers Legacy

Bluecoats Alumni

Field & Floor FX

Percussive Arts Society

Drum Corps United Kingdom

Varsity Performing Arts

Kaleidoscope Adventures

Fruhauf Uniforms

Guard Mom Life