PASIC 2026 will take place November 11-14, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. With nearly 7,000 attendees, it is the largest event of its kind – exclusively focused on drums and percussion in all its forms and from all genres – in the world. This exciting convention takes place here every year, bringing musicians, music enthusiasts, students and educators from around the globe to Indianapolis, the percussion capital of the world. Anyone can attend this special celebration of percussion, and Indiana residents can get discounted single-day, four-day, or Expo badges. Learn more at pas.org/pasic/indiana
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4-Day Badge (Normally $350)
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Saturday Badge (Normally $175)
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Expo Hall Ticket (Normally $25)
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Download photos of past PASICs for press use here
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Download photos of this year’s PASIC Artists
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One of the best parts of PASIC is the Drumset Hang, where internationally-touring drummers and percussionists take turns playing with an Indianapolis host band - here you can see Indy’s Jazz Mayor Rob Dixon and Bassist Brandon Meeks playing with drummer Mike Clark (known for his work with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters and many more).
PASIC 2026 will feature plenty of star power, with clinics and concerts featuring drummers and percussionists at the top of the profession. Here are a few highlights:
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This year, PASIC features a special series of free public performances on the Friday of PASIC at the Indy Artsgarden, in partnership with the Indy Arts Council. See the Heartland Marimba Orchestra at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. These are family-friendly performances, and a great way to experience top-tier percussion yourself or introduce your kids to live music performances.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: Three separate family-friendly performances at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., or 4 p.m. on Friday, November 13.
WHERE: Indianapolis Artsgarden, 110 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 HOW MUCH: Free!
In partnership with the Indy Arts Council.
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In addition to the deep slate of concerts, clinics and behind-the-scenes knowledge, PASIC® also features an interactive Expo Hall with more than 100 of your favorite music brands such as Sabian, Yamaha, Zildjian, Promark, Vic Firth, Vater, IP, DW, Gretsch, Pearl, Mapex, LP, Remo, Evans, Tama, Roland, and so many more. Everyone with a PASIC badge gets access to the Expo Hall, where you can play the latest gear from acoustic to electronic drumsets, marimbas, cymbals, timpani, accessories, and even new releases debuting only at PASIC. Expo Hall-only tickets are also available for $25 ($20 for Indiana residents).
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Elevate - Andy Wilson, [email protected]
Patty Coyle Locke, 317-294-8418
Many PASIC artists are available to interview upon request, as well as the Percussive Arts Society’s Executive Director, Joshua Simonds.
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Download PASIC and PAS Logos at this link
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WHEN: November 11-14, 2026
WHERE: Indiana Convention Center
100 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN, 46225
Indiana Resident Discounts: pas.org/pasic/indiana
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PASIC is the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, put together each year by the global Percussive Arts Society, which is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.
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