Join us for the first-ever Lotus Lineup Release Party for your first chance to listen to and learn about the artists performing during the 2019 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival! The special evening will include Switchyard's brews, Pili's Party Tacos, and special introductions featuring some of Bloomington's most well-versed music advocates. You'll also have first dibs on pre-sale […]
Save the date for the 26th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival as it returns to the heart of Bloomington, Indiana, September 26-29, 2019. We look forward to our 26th year of filling the downtown streets with an eclectic blend of global sound and spectacle. For more than two decades, the non-profit Lotus Education and Arts […]
Lotus Kick-Off Concert Featuring Çudamani Thursday, September 27 | 7:00 pm (Doors 6:30) Buskirk-Chumley Theater | 114 E. Kirkwood Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 day of show Every year the Lotus Kick-Off Concert begins the fun and excitement for Lotus Fest. Don’t miss this year’s opening concert featuring the remarkable Çudamani ensemble […]
Lotus in the Meadow with 47Soul Thursday, September 26 | 9:00 pm Dunn Meadow | Corner of Indiana Ave. & 7th St. FREE Walk down after the Lotus Kick-Off Concert and put on your dancing shoes for a new co-production with Lotus and the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). Indiana University (IU) Union Board […]
FESTIVAL ARTS VILLAGE Friday, Sept. 25 & Saturday, Sept. 26 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm each night 6th St., between Walnut & Washington | FREE Enjoy two evenings of engaging activities for the whole family! Create chalk-drawing masterpieces, get your hula-hooping on, make a Lotus luminaria, and take a stroll through the installation, make a mandala, be part […]
Festival Unwind Yoga I Sat. Sept. 28 10:30am-noon First Presbyterian Church, Lyman Hall (221 E. 6th St.) Enter from the doors facing the parking lot behind the church on 7th St. Students of all levels are welcome to join these accessible practices and are encouraged to work at their own pace. Sessions contain multiple segments […]
Saturday, September 28 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Far Center for Contemporary Arts | 505 W. 4th St FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | ALL-AGES Participate in an interactive workshop with Frontera Bugalú, learning rhythms of "border folk" music, along with some choruses to songs touching on social issues experienced by those who […]
Lotus in the Park Saturday, September 28 | Noon – 5:00pm Waldron, Hill, and Buskirk Park (Third Street Park, 331 S. Washington St.) FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | ALL-AGES A full afternoon of performances, workshops, and hands-on fun for the whole family! Bring your lawnchair or blanket and enjoy the festivities. Lotus in the Park […]
The Indiana University (IU) Marching Hundred Drumline makes a welcome comeback to this year's 26th Lotus Festival. The Drumline functions as an integral part of the IU Marching Hundred. Expect a top-notch performance bridging beats from gown to town. The Drumline Director is led by Ben Handel.
Festival Unwind Yoga II Sun. Sept. 29 11am-12:30pm Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center, Rose Firebay (122 S. Walnut St.) Students of all levels are welcome to join these accessible practices and are encouraged to work at their own pace. Sessions contain multiple segments and participants may drop in or leave as they choose. Multiple […]
Sunday, September 29 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monroe County Public Library | 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., Meeting Room 1C FREE | Limited Capacity | Pre-Registration required Learn songwriting from #LotusFest2019 artist Sofía Viola with Dat Garcia. FREE Workshop for women ages 12+. Empower women in music! All women and non-binary people are invited […]
This event is for IU students only. Please Register here. Kick-off the Lotus Festival with the Indiana Memorial Union! We'll be hosting a pre-recorded set of Nation Beat on our inflatable film screen. So grab a couple of close friends, a blanket or some lawn chairs, and prepare to dance the night away with your […]
This event will feature livestream concerts from new-to-Lotus artists. These artists will likely join us in-person for the 2021 festival, so this is like a sneak peak. The event will also feature archived-artist performances from past Lotus Festivals. Many of the performances were selected based on how you responded to our survey about what bands/performances […]
This Lotus event will take place at Switchyard Park and will be a physically distanced LIVE concert on Saturday afternoon. LIVE EVENT PLANS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN ORDER TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Featuring: Craig Brenner, Mariachi Perla del Medio Oeste, Jenn Cristy Band This is a ticketed event. This […]
This event will feature livestream concerts from new-to-Lotus artists. These artists will likely join us in-person for the 2021 festival, so this is like a sneak peak. The event will also feature archived-artist performances from past Lotus Festivals. Many of the performances were selected based on how you responded to our survey about what bands/performances […]
Lotus will close out this year's festival with a final Local Livestream Concert. This event is ticketed. Buying a 2020 Festival Pin for $25 gets you "in” to both this event and the Thursday Livestream Concert – purchasers will be sent the link to the livestream via email in addition to a 2020 Lotus Festival […]
Support Lotus by visiting Needmore Coffee Roasters in Bloomington on Saturday, September 11 between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M. to celebrate the launch of the Needmore Coffee Lotus Backstage Blend, a specially crafted, organic, fair trade blend just for Lotus. We will have a table with more information on how to sign up as a Lotus […]
CLICK HERE to visit The Lotus Festival page for all the details. The Lotus Education and Arts Foundation is pleased to announce its 2021 dates for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. In the sincere hopes that we will be able to hold live events next year, Lotus is planning to hold its four-day […]
CLICK HERE to visit The Lotus Festival page for all the details. Full Program is available now! Four-day long musical extravaganza from Sept 22 -25, 2022, in downtown Bloomington. 20+ international artist groups. Enjoy music, the arts, food, dance, and workshops. Free events and incredible ticketed concerts. All ages welcome! Free activities include Arts Village downtown, […]
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