Equal parts microbrewery, craft beer bar, and music venue. Books some of the best metal and punk performers in the city alongside hip-hop nights. Shared patio with Beacon by the Path next door.
A westside institution for original local music. Intimate stage, loyal crowd, and one of the best bar setups in the city. Known for late-night shows and EP release parties.
Indy’s premier all-ages music venue, hosting original local music every Friday and Saturday night. Beloved by the rock, metal, and punk communities. One of the most important venues for the Indy DIY scene.
A 6,000-cap outdoor amphitheater in the heart of downtown with views of the White River and city skyline. Recently renovated with new seating and a permanent stage. Perfect for summer concerts under the stars.
Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. A stunning neoclassical revival theater on Monument Circle with world-class acoustics. Also hosts popular film-in-concert events and special performances.
Fountain Square’s crown jewel of live music. A 400-cap indoor room with award-winning sound plus the outdoor HI-FI Annex (900 cap, seasonal, all ages). Live music 5–6 nights a week spanning virtually every genre. One of the best-sounding small venues in the country.
Indy’s premier jazz destination since 1994. Voted one of the Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World by Downbeat Magazine. An intimate 140-seat supper club with NOLA-meets-Midwest cuisine. The gold standard for jazz in Indianapolis.
Est. 1935. One of Indianapolis’s oldest and most beloved bars. Famous for Punk Rock Night every Saturday — running for over 20 years. An intimate 125-cap room with an award-winning jukebox and a fiercely loyal community of regulars.
A world-class 1,600-seat concert hall in Carmel’s Arts & Design District. Part of a trifecta of spaces including the Tarkington and Studio Theater. Hosts symphony performances, jazz, national touring acts, and more.
Fountain Square’s original independent music venue. A 3,500 sq ft room with first-class sound and a beautiful winding bar. Focuses on original music from up-and-coming local and national acts. Named after the Elvis Costello song.
Originally opened in 1989 as Deer Creek Music Center, Ruoff is the region’s largest outdoor amphitheater. It hosts the biggest touring artists every summer across a massive lawn and covered pavilion seating. The destination for major national acts near Indianapolis.
Indiana’s oldest continuously operating bar, established in 1850 and on the National Register of Historic Places. Two live blues stages, seven nights a week. Praised by Rolling Stone as one of the nation’s top blues bars. A must-visit Indy landmark.
One of the most iconic venues in the Midwest. Originally a 1938 movie theater, converted to a live music venue in 1977. A 950-cap room that has hosted legends across virtually every genre. The go-to for mid-sized touring acts coming through Indianapolis.
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A longtime Broad Ripple institution at 5565 N. Keystone Ave., The Mousetrap books a consistent mix of indie rock, electronic, and touring bands with a focus on emerging artists. Weekly jazz nights (The Mayor’s Ball, Tuesdays) and karaoke (Mondays with ZeeBee) keep it busy throughout the week. Unpretentious, community-focused, and consistently booking interesting acts.
Indianapolis’s largest indoor arena at 19,000 capacity. Home to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Hosts major touring concerts, comedy shows, and special events. State-of-the-art facilities, cashless venue. One of the Midwest’s premier large-scale entertainment destinations.
An ever-changing calendar of live entertainment in the heart of Fountain Square. Hosts national and local musical headliners, cabaret, burlesque, drag, stand-up and improv comedy, and movie screenings. Home to recurring productions including The Burlesque Bingo Bango Show, VaVaVoom, Rendezvous Drag & Burlesque Revue, and Frankie’s Flicks. 21+ with valid ID.
A fantastic concert venue in the heart of historic Fountain Square, just two doors from the Fountain Square Theater. Known for original live music across indie rock, punk, electronic, and alternative genres. Great stage and sound system, full bar with a retro lounge ambiance. Non-smoking. One of Indy’s best places to discover new artists.
A beloved Indianapolis institution since 1896. The Chatterbox is a classic dive bar on legendary Massachusetts Avenue featuring live jazz seven nights a week from local legends including keyboardist Steven Jones, saxophonist Rob Dixon, and the Tucker Brothers Quartet. No cover charge, reasonably priced drinks, and a cozy, historic atmosphere that can’t be replicated. Limited menu includes Jamaican patties and simple eats.
A historic 1928 landmark in the heart of Fountain Square. The ballroom hosts Friday Night Swing Dances organized by Swing Shift Indy, seasonal concerts, benefits, and community events. Also home to the Fountain Square Vintage Bowl and Duckpin Lanes in the basement. An irreplaceable piece of Indianapolis history.
Indianapolis’s premier country music bar and live music venue. Features regular live bands, DJs, line dancing, and special events on weekends. A full-service bar with a large dance floor. Known for booking both local country acts and regional touring artists.
A restored neighborhood movie theater turned music and events venue in Indianapolis’s Irvington neighborhood. The Irving hosts indie rock, metal, punk, and experimental acts in an intimate ~500-cap setting. Known for booking emerging artists and local talent alongside regional touring bands.
A small DIY music and arts space in Fountain Square with a focus on independent and underground music. Known for supporting emerging local artists, all-ages punk and indie shows, and a community-first booking ethos. One of the few remaining truly DIY spaces in Indianapolis.
A cozy coffeehouse and pub in Fishers dedicated to acoustic and folk music. Hearthstone regularly hosts singer-songwriters, folk, bluegrass, and Americana acts in an intimate listening room environment. One of the northern suburbs’ best spots for original music in a relaxed, community-oriented setting.