Middle Waves is this Saturday – 6/29/2025

The Embassy Theatre is excited to present the Middle Waves Music Festival this Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Headwaters Park.

Embassy Theatre Presents Middle Waves Music Festival This Saturday at Headwaters Park

Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 25, 2025) – The Embassy Theatre is excited to present the Middle Waves Music Festival this Saturday, June 28 at Headwaters Park. The main gate will open at 3 p.m. for general admission tickets, and music will begin at 4 p.m. VIP ticket holders get early access to the event at 2:30 p.m.

Middle Waves is the region’s only outdoor indie rock and pop festival. The stage schedule for the day is as follows:

  • Loveseat – 4-4:30pm
  • Post Sex Nachos – 5-5:45pm
  • Ratboys – 6:15-7:15pm
  • Mannequin Pussy – 7:45-9pm
  • Phantogram – 9:30-10:45

In addition to an incredible lineup, there will be a variety of local food trucks/partners on site as well as beverages including a bar and soft drinks. (Drink tickets will need to be purchased in advance at the ticketing trailer.)

This year’s festival experience will feature three areas to engage patrons and amp up the festival experience.

Art Zone: Patrons can get creative and complete their festival look in the art zone as they craft a flower crown or bracelet or visit the glitter bar to add a touch of sparkle.

Game Zone: In between bands, attendees can head over to the game zone and enjoy classic yard games like cornhole and Connect 4 as well as a new feature: a gaming trainer with the latest consoles.

Vendor Zone: Music lovers can visit creative local vendors to support small businesses and shop for goodies like stickers, candles, jewelry and other items.

This event is open to all ages; however, the Embassy encourages parents to vet the lineup before purchasing tickets.

Limited VIP tickets are still available. VIP buyers enjoy exclusive perks, including early entry (30 minutes), an exclusive VIP bar, a designated viewing area near the stage, access to an air-conditioned restroom trailer, complimentary snacks and a dedicated water station.

TICKETS: $55 for adults, $10 for kids (12 and under), $100 for VIP (plus applicable fees). Tickets can be purchased at middlewaves.com, fwembassytheatre.org, ticketmaster.com and at the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy at 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Embassy box office will be open on Saturday at the theater from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The box office will relocate to process orders at Headwaters Park starting at 2:30 p.m.

The Embassy recognizes the following sponsors:

  • Artist Sponsor: Don R. Fruchey
  • Hospitality Sponsor: Five Star Distributing
  • Vendor Zone Sponsor: Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
  • Game Zone Sponsor: BFGoodrich
  • Art Zone Sponsor: Harris Pontoon
  • Event Sponsor: Visit Fort Wayne
  • Supporting Sponsors: WANE-TV, Do it Best, Zero Seven Films
  • In-Kind Sponsors: Sullivan RV, Powerplay Mobile Gaming, Force.Tech, Asher Agency, Poptique, Five Star Distributing, Specialized Printed Products and ALT 99.5 & 102.3

Those who cannot buy a ticket to the event can contribute in other ways: spreading the word, sharing social posts or donating to the festival HERE.

 

About the Middle Waves Music Festival
Middle Waves is a one-day indie and pop rock music festival held in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was created as an opportunity to draw more visitors to the city and provide northeast Indiana with a chance to have the music festival experience in our own backyard.

To ensure the growth and longevity of the festival, the Embassy Theatre acquired Middle Waves from the Middle Waves, Inc. board in summer 2023 and has taken over leadership of programming, planning and execution. In recent years, the Embassy has charted a course to diversify and expand its programming. The festival is in strategic alignment with those goals. For festival details, visit middlewaves.com.

Middle Waves Music Festival Fort Wayne LLC is a wholly owned and controlled subsidiary of the Embassy Theatre, a 501(c)three charitable organization.

About the Embassy Theatre
Built in 1928, the Embassy Theatre is Indiana’s largest self-sustaining historic theater. Originally known as the Emboyd, with the adjoining seven-story Indiana Hotel, the majestic movie palace and vaudeville theater introduced Indiana to the biggest stars of stage and screen. Today, the Embassy is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Combining the beauty of a bygone era with the energy and diversity of today’s performers, the Embassy is the showplace of Northern Indiana. Many choose to host events and weddings at the Embassy, as it offers flexibility and a unique event experience in an iconic piece of Fort Wayne history. Visit fwembassytheatre.org for more information.

 

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