Events

The International Center aims to promote events in Indiana that highlight and celebrate cultural diversity and international relations. Whether you like to engage in international diplomacy, eat Chinese food, dance to Russian music, celebrate a French holiday, or participate in Scottish games, we hope you’ll find a way to celebrate and participate in our global city.

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Indiana Sister Cities International Symposium

Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us for the 2022 Indiana Sister Cities Symposium to learn what other cities in Indiana are doing, share best practices, and meet new friends who share the same passion of  being a "Citizen Diplomat" making the world a better place. Registration- Registration is $20.00 for adults and $5.00 for students Format- In-person in full […]

2022 French Market

St. Joan of Arc Church 4217 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The St. Joan of Arc FRENCH MARKET is a one-day, free-admission outdoor festival featuring authentic French dishes prepared on-site, French wine, live music all day, an artisan craft fair, a raffle, a children’s area and Mass said in the 100 year-old church at 5:30.  The FRENCH MARKET responsibly celebrates the feast day of Saint Joan […]

Dakhabrakha

The Cabaret 924 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Dakhabrakha Part of the Christel DeHaan International Series Producing sponsors: Karen & Clay Barnes Supporting sponsors: Deborah & Doug Balogh   DakhaBrakha is a world-music sensation from Kyiv, Ukraine. They recently kicked off a U.S. tour just weeks after Russia invaded their country. The quartet's name means "give/take" in old Ukrainian — and that's exactly what they do. […]

FALU Live

The District Theatre 627 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

FALU: An entertaining, educational, and fun journey through the rich history of the music of India. Falu (aka Falguni Shah) and her band will reach deep into the treasure chest of Indian classical, semi-classical, and folk music and, of course, Bollywood! They will also feature songs that pay tribute to the year-long celebration of India’s […]

FIESTA Indianapolis 2022

Richard G. Lugar Plaza 200 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, United States

Since 1980, La Plaza's FIESTA Indianapolis has been the premier celebration of Latinx culture in Indiana, bringing together a vibrant and diverse community and enhancing the cultural fabric of Indianapolis. JOIN US with your family to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. FIESTA Indianapolis is a free, family-friendly event to enjoy with a full day of […]

Global Fest

4550 Central Avenue 4550 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Think global and fest local at Global Fest 2022 presented by Good Living Indy. Join us to share traditions, honor heritage and learn about cultures through food, music, art and play. FEATURING LATINO Music by Grupo Bembé • JAPAN Katsumi’s Teaching Kitchen, LIC • INDIA Bollywood Beats • PERU Mambos Cheesesteak Grill • CHINA Indianapolis Chinese Performing […]

Latino Heritage Festival

Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the International Marketplace Coalition, in partnership with SADCO, will host the inaugural Latino Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. The festival will feature performances from local cultural groups, food trucks, nonprofit and Latino vendors and cultural galleries.

Festival of Faiths

Military Park 601 W. New York Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Every year CIC organizes Indy Festival of Faiths, Indiana’s largest one-day celebration of our diverse religious landscape. Over the past nine years, the festival has steadily grown in the number of organizations participating, the number of people in attendance, and the diversity of activities offered.

Indy Taco Fest – Viva Mexico

Indiana Discount Mall and Suriland 3585 Commercial Drive, Indianapolis, IN, United States

More than 20 authentic Mexican food vendors, bringing the best variety of tacos and more!

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