Mon, Aug 3, 2026
at InfoCision Stadium
Mega Lineup
Bluecoats - Canton, OH
Blue Devils - Concord, CA
Boston Crusaders - Boston, MA
Carolina Crown - Fort Mill, SC
Colts - Dubuque, IA
Crossmen - San Antonio, TX
Genesis - Austin, TX
Madison Scouts - Madison, WI
Music City - Nashville, TN
Pacific Crest - City of Industry, CA
Santa Clara Vanguard - Santa Clara, CA
Seattle Cascades - Seattle, WA
The Academy - Tempe, AZ
EN-CORPS, EN-RICH-MENT - Canton, OH
The Blue Way Middle School Honor Band, Bluecoats
Rhythm IN BLUE, Bluecoats - Canton, OH
InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field at the University of Akron
375 E Exchange St
Akron, OH 44304
Click here for directions
2026 Schedule
Corps performance order is announced in late-July.
4:30 pm: Gates Open
5:00 pm: Champions Club Reception Begins
6:00 pm: Welcome and National Anthem
6:10 pm: The Blue Way Middle School Honor Band, Bluecoats
6:20 pm: Rhythm IN BLUE, Bluecoats - Canton, OH
6:30 pm: EN-CORPS, EN-RICH-MENT - Canton, OH
6:42 pm: World Class Begins
10:23 pm: Bluecoats - Canton, OH
10:40 pm: Bluecoats Encore
10:48 pm: Scores Announced
*Schedule subject to change.
Notice: No refunds or exchanges, including for weather. Innovations in Brass is an outdoor event. In the event of inclement weather, every attempt will be made to operate the event, including with rain delays and standstill performances. Visit this page for more information. This event is vital fundraiser to the Bluecoats organization. Thank you for your support!
The Bluecoats Summer Music Series is made possible in part by
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Get the ultimate experience in the Champions Club
Champions Club tickets include premium seating, a cash bar, dedicated concessions, and a pre-show reception with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and special behind-the-scenes displays.
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Champions Club Suites
Tickets: $150 - $200 per seat
- Our most exclusive seating option
- Private or semi-private options for 4, 8, or 12 guests
- Private, 12-seat suite purchases include 6 complimentary standing room / obstructed audio seat tickets for your additional guests.
- Exclusive access to the private sixth-floor suite level
- Add-on option to cater your suite with food and a private self-serve bar.
- Additional access to the air-conditioned Champions Club, including cash bar, premium spirits, concessions, and a place to lounge throughout the event
- View exclusive behind-the-scenes Bluecoats memorabilia, and meet the Bluecoats Executive Team, and Board of Directors in the Champions Club
- Commemorative Champions Club badge
- Exclusive invitation to the Champions Club reception at 5:00 pm. Enjoy the festivities with other Bluecoats VIPs. There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
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Champions Club Loges
Tickets: $125 - $150 per seat
- Semi-private five-seat loges at the top of the club level
- Most convenient access to the air-conditioned Champions Club, including cash bar, premium spirits, concessions, and a place to lounge throughout the event
- View exclusive behind-the-scenes Bluecoats memorabilia, and meet the Bluecoats Executive Team, and Board of Directors in the Champions Club
- Commemorative Champions Club badge
- Exclusive invitation to the Champions Club reception at 5:00 pm. Enjoy the festivities with other Bluecoats VIPs. There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
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Champions Club VIP
Tickets: $100 - $140
- Premium padded seating in the Champions Club VIP section
- Access to the air-conditioned Champions Club, including cash bar, premium spirits, concessions, and a place to lounge throughout the event
- View exclusive behind-the-scenes Bluecoats memorabilia, and meet the Bluecoats Executive Team, and Board of Directors in the Champions Club
- Commemorative Champions Club badge
- Exclusive invitation to the Champions Club reception at 5:00 pm. Enjoy the festivities with other Bluecoats VIPs. There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
Hotel Block
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Book your stay in the lovely Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown, less than 10 minutes from Infocision Stadium. We’ve secured a special rate ($142/night) for the Bluecoats Community August 2 - 4, 2026.
Book online using this reservation link.
The deadline to book is July 2, 2026.
Group Sales Discounts
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We offer discounted tickets to scholastic groups of 20+. Tickets in the Premium, Super, and Value sections are discounted by $5 for groups. We also provide dedicated bus parking for groups.
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Start your order by completing this form.
For more information about the group sales program, visit this link.
With questions, contact the DCI Box Office at (317)275-1212 or by emailing tickets@dci.org.
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Innovations in Brass features some of the best marching ensembles in the world. The high level of skill, precision, and artistry displayed by these corps can serve as an inspiration for young musicians.
Attending Innovations in Brass as a group can foster a sense of community among students. Sharing the excitement of the performances and discussing their impressions afterward can strengthen the bonds between students.
Learning Event
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The Blue Way Middle School Honor Band includes a full day of instruction, t-shirt & swag, plus a ticket to Innovations in Brass! The event ends with a performance alongside Rhythm IN BLUE at Innovations in Brass!
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Play It Forward brings free and reduced tickets to students from around Northeast Ohio. The majority of the young people you will see marching and performing at Innovations In Brass had their first exposure to the drum corps activity by attending a show just like this one! Play It Forward is the start of that journey of excellence for many kids in the audience each year at Innovations In Brass!
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Bluecoats is always seeking new sponsors to support the important progress Play It Forward makes each year. To learn more about supporting this program, email us at give@bluecoats.com.