The 33rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival

October 1-4, 2026

Get to know the artists.

See the incredible musical lineup for this year’s Lotus Festival.

Find the Lotus Festival Schedule.

Become a volunteer.

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Experience Lotus World Music & Arts Festival in downtown Bloomington, Indiana

Discover the music of exceptional performing artists and musicians from around the globe.

People of every age, ethnicity, ability, and background come to Lotus Festival each fall to be transformed by music and connect to the world around them.

Explore the Music

Explore the Music

Discover the Arts

Discover the Arts

Celebrate World's Cultures

Celebrate World's Cultures

Upcoming events

Check out our events in and around Bloomington, Indiana.

There are no upcoming events at this time.

News and notes

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Keep the Music Alive Matching Donation Campaign

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When you donate to Lotus, you commit to helping foster the love of the diversity of the world’s cultures in South Central Indiana. There are many ways to donate to Lotus.

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Thank you, 2026 Lotus Festival Sponsors

2027 Lotus Festival Sponsors will be added to the site in late October and stay until late October of 2028.

IU Bloomington Sponsors
IU Arts & Humanities Council
Blockhouse Studios
Grant Street Inn
Bloom Magazine
Holiday Inn
Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington Roots
IU Credit Union

Laura Plummer &
Michael Nelson

Free Think
Ellis Events

LuAnne Holladay

Indiana Daily Student
Old National Bank
Organized Living
Icongraphic Records
FAR Center for Contemporary Arts
Friends of Old Time & Celtic Music
Mail Pak Savings
812 Labs
Lotus Studio
hideout press
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Oliver Winery
Sandra Clark Counseling
WFHB
Baked
LP
Ava's Waste Removal
One World Enterprises
Pizza X
Bloomington Brewing Company
Grease Monkey
B97
Fresh Thyme
Indiana Arts Commission
City of Bloomington
B97
Hopscotch Coffee
Orbit Room
Turkuaz Cafe
Smoky Lens
I FELL Bloomington
Buccetos