A guide to Indy 500 concerts in 2025: Carb Day, Legends Day and the Snake Pit
While Indianapolis 500 drivers sharpen their focus leading up to Sunday's race, a bevy of fans will turn their energy toward three days of parties. Providing the soundtrack to the celebrations will be dance, country and rock artists.
Starting Friday, the shenanigans will unfold at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and downtown, with the biggest concert — the Snake Pit — taking place at the track May 25 during the 109th Indy 500.
As you prepare your snacks, water and sunscreen, take a look through this guide to find the shows, times and ticket information. Tickets are still available for all of the following, and you can purchase them at IMS.com or by calling 317-492-6700.
Two headliners will carry the 2025 Miller Lite Carb Day this year: Bret Michaels and the All-American Rejects. Michaels is a big fan of the race, and the feeling is mutual: His 2013 appearance with his band Poison was a blockbuster.
Take an up-close look at the star of 'Rock of Love" and the Banana on "The Masked Singer" while you croon along to 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and 'Nothing But A Good Time.' And brush up on "Dirty Little Secret" and "Gives You Hell," too, because the All-American Rejects will likely pull out many of the hits that helped define millennials' youth.
Before the concert, take in the final practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500 at 11 a.m. and the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge at 2:30 p.m.
When and where: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. May 23. Concert gates open at 2 p.m. Inside Turn 3 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Find the full Carb Day schedule: tinyurl.com/46p7fbr7
Carb Day ticket prices: Carb Day general admission tickets: $45 in advance ($50 day-of). Includes concert and track vantage points from IMS infield viewing mounds and first-come, first-served access to select grandstand access. Upgrade to concert pit wristband for $35 ($40 day-of). Carb Day admission and concert pit wristband: $80. VIP tickets: $275. Includes IMS admission, pit access, snacks, two complimentary drinks and dedicated bars and restroom trailers. Prices subject to increase the day of the event.
More about Carb Day 2025: Bret Michaels and All-American Rejects to play Carb Day on Indy 500 weekend
Grammy-nominated trio Midland will cap off the party downtown on May 24, the night before the race. Known for their hits like 'Drinkin' Problem," Midland has created a sound influenced by classic country, honky-tonk and rock. The ensemble — which includes Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson — is based in Dripping Springs, Texas, and released its fourth studio album, "Barely Blue," in September.
Find the schedule for Legends Day track activities, including the veteran driver autograph session and drivers' meeting at tinyurl.com/mpnwvrpu.
When and where: 7 p.m. May 24 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St.
Legends Day ticket prices: Concert tickets, which start at $67.20, are available at tinyurl.com/2sc7ayyy. General admission tickets for Legends Day at the track start at $20, which does not include concert admission. Indianapolis Motor Speedway's gates will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More about Legends Day 2025: Country trio Midland will headline the downtown concert
An international roster of DJs will release enough rhythm to keep the partiers awake from the wee hours into the early afternoon. Oliver Heldens will kick off the party at 8 a.m., and several subsequent acts will lead up to 12:50 p.m., when the headliner, American dance producer Illenium, will take the stage. Two Friends will wrap up the concert with their 2:20 p.m. set.
Find the full Snake Pit music schedule: tinyurl.com/2urx6s83.
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When and where: 8 a.m. May 25. Concert gates open at 7 a.m. Inside Turn 3 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Snake Pit ticket prices: Snake Pit wristbands: $85 (does not include race day gate admission). Race day general admission and Snake Pit wristband: $140. Snake Pit VIP wristband: $220 in advance and $230 day-of (does not include race day gate admission). Snake Pit VIP package: $275 (includes race day general admission, dedicated restrooms and dedicated bar and concessions service). Prices subject to increase the day of the event.
For more information, visit ims.com.
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