The novel coronavirus was the reason for the initial cancellation of the Nickel Plate Amphitheater concerts this season, but the city has now announced that there will be musical events on the Amp stage, including the Blues Fest.

Here are the concerts announced by the Fishers Parks and Recreation Department Thursday:

• Friday, July 24: Toy Factory
• Friday, August 21: Huckleberry Funk
• Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5: Fishers Blues Fest

As you would expect, there will be rules in place:

COVID-19 Safety Precautions:
In accordance with Governor Holcomb’s executive order, the NPD AMP is working alongside the Fishers Health Department to complete a COVID-19 Event Plan to ensure patron and event organizer safety. Currently, the NPD AMP will require the following safety guidelines:

• Capacity will be limited
• Face masks strongly recommended
• Patrons will be required to sit within the pre-determined socially distant seating arrangements
• Hand sanitizer and hand-washing stations will be available throughout the venue
• Vendor lines will require 6-foot spacing between each guest

Guests are strongly encouraged to follow the NPD AMP social media channels for the latest information and requirements for entry to these events. All details and schedules are subject to change without notice.

For more information, use this link.  Look for more on the Blues Fest as the date draws closer.