Chreece 2026
ALL DAY FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE STARTING AT NOON (12pm).
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Box Office & Wristband Pickup
Fountain Square, 1043 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Early Days: Wed / Thurs / Friday (Noon – 6PM)
Festival Day: Saturday (Noon – 11PM)
Get first access to limited merch, attendee newsletter & ticket pickup.
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TICKET TIERS
General Admission:
Access all stages, venues and activations at the festival including The People's Village with vendors, official merch and interactive games.
The VIP Experience:
Want to get the most of the festival? Get preferred entry at venues with other perks like VIP box office booth, an exclusive Chreece merch item, and festival poster.
Official Chreece After Party:
When the sun goes down. A celebration with attendees, artists and friends. 21+ Limited Presale Tickets.
CHREECE FESTIVAL MAP
CHREECE SCHEDULE
Indianapolis Hip-hop Music Festival
70+ Artists, DJs, & Producers
across 8 Venues
RICO NASTY AND A NEW ERA:
CHREECE 2026 WELCOMES ITS FIRST WOMEN HEADLINER AND LAUNCHES THE PEOPLE’S VILLAGE
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Chreece returns to Fountain Square for a historic celebration of hip hop with our first woman headliner RICO NASTY alongside an iconic roster of local, national and international acts. For one day only, the streets shut down to cars and opened up to a music-filled block party highlighting the best in hip-hop, art, and community. Come discover the immense talent Indianapolis has to offer!
Expect over 70+ artists, across 8 iconic venues:
HI-FI, HI-FI Annex, White Rabbit, Square Cat Vinyl, Atomic Bowl, FTSQ Plaza, Wildfyre Tap, Hot Boys
2026 festival Lineup
Headliners
RICO NASTY
Rico Nasty is a boundary-pushing rapper, songwriter, and performer known for her explosive blend of hip-hop, punk energy, and fearless individuality. Born Maria-Cecilia Simone Kelly in Brooklyn and raised in Largo, she rose to national prominence through acclaimed projects including Nasty, Anger Management, and her debut album Nightmare Vacation, establishing herself as one of the most dynamic voices of her generation. Beyond music, Rico continues to expand her creative reach with a role in Margo's Got Money Troubles on Apple TV+, marking another bold chapter in her ever-evolving career.
LiSten on spotify:
Jorjiana
Jorjiana is a rising rap force from Michigan City, Indiana whose story is defined by resilience, hunger, and undeniable talent. Overcoming childhood instability, foster care, and young motherhood while working multiple jobs, she turned to music as a path forward and began building momentum through raw freestyles and viral releases like “Law N Order” and “Idk.” Her breakout run accelerated with a headline-making On The Radar freestyle, followed by fan favorites including “Turn You Up,” “Elevator Spaghetti,” and the remix of “ILBB2” featuring GloRilla. Named by Billboard among its Artists to Watch, Jorjiana enters 2026 with major momentum putting Indiana on the map.
LiSten on spotify:
Ovrkast.
Ovrkast. is an Oakland-born rapper and producer known for introspective, elevated lo-fi hip-hop and sharp lyricism. He has earned underground acclaim while reaching wider audiences through production credits on tracks from Drake’s For All The Dogs, Earl Sweatshirt’s Feet of Clay, and notable collaborations with artists like Mavi and Pink Siifu. His releases Try Again and RESET! continue to establish him as one of hip-hop’s most compelling emerging voices.
LiSten on spotify:
Featured artists:
4200 Kory, 115Jai, Alfred Banks, Audry Funk, Austin Je, Baby Ebony, Black Chai, Cameron Takeovr, Channel Seven, D’vyne B, Devencruz, Distinct, Don Fuego, Emma Gabriel, ESPN Nea, Faceslit, Fareastbaby, Fazle, Foosie, Grandace, Heavy Crownz, Heyzeus, High Yella, Jaecyn Bayne, Jeff K!nz, Joethepoet, Joosi Got Bars, Jovan Landry, Kaylinah Love, Keyze Arizona & The Sutherland Collective, Khamarry, Khary, Kid King Dierre, Kwaj, Kyndl, Late Night Munchies, Laylo, Lyrics & Libations, Malik English, Mike The Seventh, Mynameschaös, P.S. Maldona, Preauxx, Psyclo, Rebel Noire and The Accomplices, Rusty Redenbacher is Nasty Slim, Sirius Blvck, Skypp, T.G.I. Free, Tavonne & The Sutherland Collective, Weirdo Gang, Young(In), and Zakiyah.
DJs & Producers — Presented by Deckademics & BDTB:
HOSS&SWET 1987, Action Jackson, Cooley Rock, David Peck, Defame, DJ Top Knotch, Duck, Eazymyninja, Little Town, Meridian Blu, NC, Slot-A, Starcrusher, State Street Beats, The Blendian, and Vintage Future.
PLAZA BEAT BATTLE
LAST SHOT
Congratulations to Roberto, winner of the 2026 Last Shot Finals at the Indianapolis Artsgarden!
Thank you to everyone who packed the room and made it one of the most memorable Last Shot showcases yet. The energy was incredible, and the future of Indianapolis hip-hop was on full display.
This is just the beginning.
Official Festival After Party at Upland Brewery!
5LAP, GRAPEVINE, MERIDIAN BLU, SOUNDSBYCAM, TANG
10:30PM - 3AM
1201 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46203