Chreece 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
TICKET TIERS FOR EVERYONE.
ALL DAY FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE STARTING AT 1PM.
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.