Granfalloon: A Kurt Vonnegut Convergence

Presented by the IU Arts and Humanities Council and inspired by legendary Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Granfalloon brings together musicians, artists, thinkers, and good people from all walks of life for a multi-day celebration of art, ideas, and community. The festival kicks off the summer arts calendar in Bloomington and highlights the creative spirit of the Midwest by tapping into the enduring ethos of Vonnegut’s life and work: promoting civic engagement, encouraging independent thought, and championing art and creativity as essential to the spiritual life of individuals and the health of our democracy.

Granfalloon 2023 will be presented concurrently with the Indiana University Writers Conference and the Bloomington Handmade Market.  Festival events take place in venues all around Bloomington and encompass a wide range of creative forms including live music concerts, literary readings, art exhibits, film screenings, theatrical performances, panel discussions, craft workshops, interactive technology demos, circus acts, and more! 

2023 Musical acts include;

The Flaming Lips, Arrested Development, Son Lux, Langhorne Slim, Indigo De Souza, KAINA, Mark Bingham, Salo Pallini, Daniel Villarreal, Girls Rock Bloomington, Billy Pilgrim and the Earthlings, David T. James, Pat Kearns and DJ Angst.