Panda Fest Indy

Date and Time

• Fri, May 15, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026  4pm - 10pm

Location

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Details

Panda Fest, one of the nation’s fastest-growing outdoor Asian food and culture festivals, is bringing its signature mix of flavor, culture, and playful energy to Indianapolis for the first time. Taking over Military Park (601 W New York St) from May 15—17, 2026, the three-day festival delivers an immersive, family-friendly celebration of Asian cuisine, art, and tradition – all anchored by crowd-favorite panda-themed activations.

WHEN:
Friday, May 15, 2026: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2026: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2026: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Military Park | 601 W New York St

TICKET INFO: Early Bird tickets are $10 (limited to 1,000 tickets) and go on sale February 4 at 10 a.m. EST at www.pandafests.com. Early Bird pricing is available through February 15, 2026, at 10 p.m., or while supplies last.

General Admission tickets are $14, and VIP tickets are $35. Saturday tickets are priced $2 higher across all tiers.

General Admission tickets include single entry during the selected time slot, access to all food vendors and merchandise vendors, cultural performances, and panda attractions, and two complimentary gifts: a customized Atlanta Panda pin and a Panda headband.

VIP ticket holders receive all General Admission benefits, plus fast-pass entry, access to exclusive VIP areas and bathrooms, and a third complimentary gift — an exclusive Panda bag.

FAMILY, PETS & POLICIES: Panda Fest is a family-friendly event. Strollers are welcome. Children ages 6 and up require a ticket; children under 6 may attend for free and will receive a complimentary Panda headband. Only service animals will be allowed on festival grounds.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted, except for medical dietary needs and baby formula. Small bags are permitted, and bag checks may occur at entry. Smoking and vaping of any kind are strictly prohibited on festival grounds.

WEATHER & PARKING: The festival is rain or shine unless severe weather conditions require delay or cancellation.

Panda Fest strongly encourages the use of rideshare services, public transportation, or carpooling when possible. Official parking information is available on the Panda Fest website.

INTERVIEW & ASSET REQUESTS: Interviews with festival founder BiuBiu Xu, media passes, and high-resolution images are available upon request.

For ticket information, vendor applications, and updates, visit www.pandafests.com and follow @pandafestindy on Instagram for festival updates, vendor spotlights, and sneak peeks.