Chreece, Indy’s only hip-hop festival, returns to Fountain Square on Aug. 29 with headliners Rico Nasty, Jorjiana and Ovrkast.
This is the first time two women will headline the artist-led festival since its founding in 2015 by Oreo Jones.
Rapper and singer Rico Nasty is known for her punk rock and hardcore vocals. The Maryland native gained mainstream attention in 2018 after releasing two viral singles, “Smack A B*tch” and “Poppin,” which was featured on the soundtrack for Issa Rae’s HBO TV show “Insecure.”
If you go
Chreece 2026
🗓️ Aug. 29
📍 Various locations in Fountain Square
🎟️ $70-110 (general admission tier 1 and early bird VIP)
Jorjiana is a rising star from Michigan City, Indiana. She is known for her freestyles and viral releases like “Law N Order” and “Idk.” Jorjiana was named an Artist to Watch by Billboard. Ovrkast is an Oakland-born rapper and producer known for sharp lyricism and lo-fi beats. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip-hop like Drake and Earl Sweatshirt.
This year, festival goers can also check out Chreece’s The People’s Village, a new free public gathering space that offers shade, seating and family-friendly activities.
The single-day celebration has drawn hundreds to the Fountain Square neighborhood.
“Chreece was born from the need to create space for artists, community and culture to thrive on their own terms,” Jones said in a press release. “We carry forward the legacy of Black music in Indianapolis while building something new for the next generation.”
Over 70 regional and local hip-hop artists, DJs and producers will take the stage across eight venues. Limited early bird VIP and general admission tickets are still available.
You can purchase tickets on Aug. 29 at the festival box office.
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