# Events & Things To Do In Bloomington on 23rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Bloomington on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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Discover the best events and activities in Bloomington on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: Movies in the Parks presents Flow (PG, 2024)
  - **Description**: Bring a blanket and a picnic and join us for FREE movies in the park every month! Bloomington Parks and Recreation and Cicada Cinema present free movies on the big screen in city parks. Movies begin at dusk; see estimated start times. Rain dates: July 17
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 312
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/movies-in-the-parks-presents-flow-pg-2024/200029976165652
  - **Venue**: Bryan Park, Bloomington, Indiana
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, trips-adventures, parties, art, dog
- **Event Name**: Summer Launch Party
  - **Description**: This free, family-friendly celebration shines a spotlight on the fun lineup of events and programs happening throughout Bloomington this summer. The community comes together for an evening of live music, hands-on children’s activities, interactive games,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 176
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/summer-launch-party/200029976167357
  - **Venue**: Bryan Park, Bloomington, Indiana
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, dance, parties, live-music, kids, art
- **Event Name**: Tailgate Tommy live @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon
  - **Description**: Tailgate Tommy brings their exciting, high energy party at the lake vibe to ya… covering Dierks Bentley, Tyler Childers, Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, Cody Jinks, Big & Rich, Shania Twain, Blackberry Smoke and more….
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 01:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/tailgate-tommy-live-rusty-anchor-lakeside-saloon/200029785385622
  - **Venue**: Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: SFTBH: Bubba Fontaine|Byrdman|Lather
  - **Description**: Live experimental music series, May features artists from Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Bloomington.

ALL-AGES

$10 + FOOD OR DRINK PURCHASE REQUIRED

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Bubba Fontaine is an American experimental composer, a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/sftbh-bubba-fontaine|byrdman|lather/200030051943354
  - **Venue**: 107 North College Avenue, Suite 001, Bloomington, Indiana 47404, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Fill-A-Bag for $25 at HPB Bloomington Outlet
  - **Description**: Show your shelves a little love with books, music, movies and more from your Half Price Books Outlet! Come “Fill-a-Bag” for $25 on Saturday, May 23. Fill a free HPB tote bag and get your whole bundle for just $25 plus tax! No coupon needed. Offer good at
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 255
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/fill-a-bag-for-$25-at-hpb-bloomington-outlet/200029998366608
  - **Venue**: Half Price Books Outlet at Whitehall Crossing (Bloomington Outlet)
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  - **Categories**: entertainment
- **Event Name**: Music Salon at the Speakeasy at oak. - Pat Ottoa + Ernest Brusubardis
  - **Description**: Step into the speakeasy at Oak for an intimate music salon, where the room softens and the sound takes center stage.

Featuring Pat Otto on mandolin and Ernest Brusubardis on violin, this is a night built for listening, layered strings, quiet moments, and
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/music-salon-at-the-speakeasy-at-oak-pat-ottoa-ernest-brusubardis/200029978072546
  - **Venue**: 116 W 6th St. , Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47401
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Memorial Day Event 🇺🇸🚨
  - **Description**: Memorial Day Event 
Sat-Mon, May 23-25 

More details coming SOON! 

Bloomington - Terre Haute
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon May 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/memorial-day-event/200030031172914
  - **Venue**: Once Upon A Child - Bloomington,IN
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  - **Categories**: memorial-day
- **Event Name**: 46 Drifters @ the Moose Club
  - **Description**: This is our 1st show at the Bloomington Moose Club! Mark your calendar and come have a GOOD TIME!!! See YOU there!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 45
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/46-drifters-the-moose-club/200029849753141
  - **Venue**: 840 S Cory Ln, Bloomington, IN 47403
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Big Diva Energy: SPRING FEVER
  - **Description**: a night of burlesque and drag hosted and produced by Twirlisha Devine! 

Bar opens at 7
Show at 9

Tickets on sale now
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/big-diva-energy-spring-fever/200030058346925
  - **Venue**: 207 S College Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47404
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## Trending Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: 2026 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR 'Born To Define'
  - **Description**: MINNEAPOLIS! K-pop boy group AMPERS&ONE are returning to the United States on their 2026 live tour ‘Born To Define’ with a FREE SHOW at Mall of America! This special performance is open to the public and will take place in the Huntington Bank Rotunda
  - **Venue**: Mall of America
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- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🎉 Welcome to Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football, where dreams
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Anberlin at The Castle Theatre Bloomington
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Anberlin at The Castle Theatre Bloomington, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Castle Theatre Bloomington in the heart of Bloomington, IL
  - **Venue**: The Castle Theatre Bloomington
- **Event Name**: USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🌟 Step into a world of wonder at USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football,
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
- **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Purdue Boilermakers
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Indiana Hoosiers vs. Purdue Boilermakers, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium in the heart of Bloomington,
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🎉 Welcome to Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football, where drea
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
- **Event Name**: The Beach Boys at Grossinger Motors Arena
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at The Beach Boys at Grossinger Motors Arena, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Grossinger Motors Arena in dynamic Bloomington, IL, this even
  - **Venue**: Grossinger Motors Arena
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Movies in the Parks presents Flow (PG, 2024) (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm at Bryan Park, Bloomington, Indiana), Summer Launch Party (Sat May 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Bryan Park, Bloomington, Indiana), Tailgate Tommy live @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon), SFTBH: Bubba Fontaine|Byrdman|Lather (Sat May 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at 107 North College Avenue, Suite 001, Bloomington, Indiana 47404, United States), Fill-A-Bag for $25 at HPB Bloomington Outlet (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Half Price Books Outlet at Whitehall Crossing (Bloomington Outlet)).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Bloomington in May 2026?
  - **A:** Movies in the Parks presents Flow (PG, 2024) (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm at Bryan Park, Bloomington, Indiana), Summer Launch Party (Sat May 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Bryan Park, Bloomington, Indiana), Tailgate Tommy live @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon), SFTBH: Bubba Fontaine|Byrdman|Lather (Sat May 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at 107 North College Avenue, Suite 001, Bloomington, Indiana 47404, United States), Fill-A-Bag for $25 at HPB Bloomington Outlet (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Half Price Books Outlet at Whitehall Crossing (Bloomington Outlet)).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bloomington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bloomington include Bryan Park, Bloomington, Indiana, Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 107 North College Avenue, Suite 001, Bloomington, Indiana 47404, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bloomington include City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation, Tailgate Tommy, Orbit Room.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Bloomington.

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