The Indianapolis Black Theater Company proudly announces the 2026 Indy Black Solo Fest, a four-night theatrical experience illuminating the legacy, artistry, and power of Black storytelling. Presented at The District Theatre from January 29th through February 1, 2026, this groundbreaking festival elevates solo performance into a ritual of music, memory, and liberation. Curated around four movements—Roots, Sanctuary, Sisterhood, and Fire—each night features a distinct artistic lens, weaving together cabaret, testimony, concert-style performance, and Afrocentric theatrical aesthetics. With a live band, background vocalists, and culturally rich staging, the festival embodies IBTC’s mission to uplift Black voices and elevate black stories through Love, Excellence, and Support. With the ultimate goal of uplifting humanity!

A Festival Rooted in Purpose The 2026 Indy Black Solo Fest honors the legacies of Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Fred Hammond, Nina Simone, and more. Each performance blends personal narrative with collective memory, cultivating a transformative space where art becomes testimony and music becomes healing. Audiences will witness seven original works that confront history, celebrate identity, and ignite a vision for the future of Black performance.