Animal-free production of The Greatest Show On Earth with acrobats and daredevils, with special guest Bello Nock.
Unofficial start of the Indianapolis 500 weekend with final practice, the Oscar Mayer Pit Stop Challenge and a headline concert on the front straight.
The largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, with a huge exhibit hall, Dealer's Hall, thousands of ticketed events and the Georgia Street Block Party.
Free Independence Day street festival with food trucks, a Kids Zone, live music and a fireworks show over downtown Indianapolis.
America's premier high school marching band championship, with up to 112 bands from across the country competing over three days at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Day before the Indianapolis 500 with autograph sessions from past winners, the public drivers' meeting on the pit lane and a concert in downtown Indianapolis.
Week 12 NFL regular-season game between the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets runs on the big screen while the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams' score live, with the music played in time with the action on screen.
NFL Week 10 regular-season game between the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
NFL Week 9 regular-season game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Monster Jam World Finals XXVI, with racing, freestyle, high jump and two-wheel skills world championships and a fan pit party, over the Independence Day weekend.
Iconic half-marathon with a 2.5-mile lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and a course through downtown, named 'America's Best Half Marathon'.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs Hans Zimmer's Oscar-winning score from Disney's 1994 film The Lion King, conducted by Jack Everly.
Drum Corps International World Championships, the 'Super Bowl of marching arts', with prelims, semifinals and finals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Niall Horan plays Gainbridge Fieldhouse with special guest Cameron Whitcomb on his Dinner Party Live on Tour.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Maurice Ravel's complete Daphnis et Chloé ballet score, conducted by Jun Märkl, alongside Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto and Kenji Bunch's Time In.
IndyCar road course race on the IMS infield circuit, opening the month of May with practice and qualifying on Friday and the race on Saturday.
Musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, a beloved Indianapolis Christmas tradition suitable for the whole family.
25th anniversary of the Tonic Ball, with 60 local tribute acts playing 15-minute sets across five stages in Fountain Square, with all ticket dollars going to Second Helpings.
Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical comedy based on the film, opens the 2026-2027 Broadway in Indianapolis season at Clowes Memorial Hall.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs the thrilling score of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl live to the film, as part of their Film Series.
NBA basketball game between the Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Musical memoir about Neil Diamond, created in collaboration with him, telling the story of his rise to stardom through his hit songs.
A daring fusion linking Stravinsky's ballet 'Petrouchka' with Kendrick Lamar's album 'DAMN', part of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Uncharted Series.
Summer tradition of the Eiteljorg Museum with juried art from more than 100 Native American artists, music, dance, storytelling and food vendors.
Stand-up show by comedian Jo Koy from his 'Koy Meets World' tour at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University.
All-day EDM festival held in Turn 3 of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on race day of the Indianapolis 500, with a separate wristband required over a race ticket.
Stand-up show by comedian Matt Rife from his Stay Golden World Tour at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents the 'Berlin to Vienna' series with Jun Märkl conducting Mozart and Mahler, featuring a special appearance by Stefan Dohr on the horn.
Fortieth anniversary of the holiday tradition, a Broadway-style Christmas production with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra under Jack Everly, host Curtis Bannister, and acrobats Nick Hodge and Ermiyas Muluken.
Family Halloween event at the Indianapolis Zoo with a Trick-or-Treat Trail, pumpkin smashing by the elephants, a potions class, a Halloween menu and wine and cocktails.
Indianapolis Ballet and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra present their annual holiday production of The Nutcracker.
International percussion convention featuring concerts, workshops, and an expo hall with over 100 music brands, including a headlining performance by Sheila E.
Touring production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'The Sound of Music', directed by Jack O'Brien, at Clowes Memorial Hall.
Sesame Street Live show with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster bringing singing, dancing and audience participation to the stage.
High-energy ice spectacular with Mickey, Minnie and a cast of Disney favourites at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
NFL regular-season Week 18 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars, AFC South rivals, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Five-day Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament with 15 teams playing through a bracket for the conference title at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Stand-up show by comedian Taylor Tomlinson, headlining her 'Nobody Asked You to Do That' tour, at Clowes Memorial Hall.
Butler Ballet's holiday family tradition and Indianapolis' premiere production of The Nutcracker, with live music by the Butler Ballet Orchestra and the Indianapolis Children's Choir.
Free Halloween night event for children 12 and under and their parents, with candy and giveaways from local businesses.
One of the flattest and fastest big-city marathons in the U.S., with full, half and 5K distances through downtown Indianapolis and its historic neighbourhoods.
16th edition of the downtown criterium race formerly known as the Mass Ave Criterium, held in the Bottleworks District with a street-festival atmosphere.
Outdoor Halloween spectacle with tens of thousands of pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, the Pumpkin Path of Peril, the Ghost Train, and the immersive Mischief Manor haunt.
Joe Bonamassa, the blues guitarist, plays the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis on his 2027 US Spring Tour.
A symphonic concert by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra featuring works by Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky, part of the 2026-27 Classical Series.
Footlite Musicals' production of the musical Mary Poppins, with Bert, the Banks family and Mary Poppins on their doorstep in 1910.
William Shatner performs live on stage with a screening of 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' at the Old National Centre.
Béla Fleck brings his Grammy-winning bluegrass project My Bluegrass Heart to Clowes Memorial Hall with a multi-generational lineup of bluegrass players.
Family holiday brunch with a hot buffet, photos with the Christmas tree and a visit with Santa, tied to the Indianapolis Symphony's Yuletide concert.
A symphonic journey through Europe with Rick Steves narrating the evening while the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs 19th-century Romantic-era anthems accompanied by video images.
Exhibition of 134 works by 37 Black diasporic artists from the collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, alongside the couple's own instruments.
An interactive, immersive experience blending mind-reading, psychology and illusions with audience participation, performed by the husband-and-wife duo Christian and Katalina.
Premier fire and emergency services conference with training sessions, workshops, hands-on demonstrations and the Industrial Fire Summit.
First Friday gallery opening with five new shows, the annual Winter Window Walk, a dance performance, a film screening, and food from the Indi Taco food truck.
Free Día de Muertos celebration at the Eiteljorg Museum with performances, a Catrina parade, a local artists' market and a community ofrendas exhibit.
A family-friendly concert pairing young musicians with members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, featuring the winner of the Michael Ben and Illene Komisarow Maurer Young Musicians Competition.
Indianapolis Ballet and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra present 'Ballets Russes', a program of The Firebird and Raymonda Variations exploring the influence of the Ballets Russes.
An educational gardening workshop for teens led by Amy Mullen at the Indianapolis Public Library.
A classical concert featuring Respighi's Pines of Rome and an organ concerto by Poulenc, performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs works by composer Kenji Bunch at the University of Indianapolis, with the composer in attendance.
Free all-ages live emo band night headlined by Flicker//Fade, with My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday and Sum 41 played live.
Acrobatic circus show that reimagines Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with aerialists, contortionists, puppeteers and dancers.
Indianapolis Ballet's company premiere of the Cinderella ballet, choreographed by Victoria Morgan and performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
A full-length tribute to Billy Joel's songbook performed by jazz pianist Tony DeSare with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops.
High-voltage dance show from Burn the Floor with Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd and a cast of international Latin and ballroom dancers.
Winter edition of Indianapolis's premier city-wide restaurant week, with two weeks of specially priced multi-course menus at more than 175 restaurants.
Grammy Award nominee and American Idol finalist Cody Fry brings his singer-songwriter talents and genre-blurring music to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as part of the ISO's Pops series.
A concert by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra featuring the Romantic masterworks of Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms, presented as part of the Coffee Classical Series.
80th edition of the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival, a week of Halloween events in the Irvington neighbourhood, culminating in the Street Fair on October 31.
Magic show by Justin Willman, star of Netflix's 'Magic for Humans', with new material on his 'One for the Ages' tour.
Stand-up show by Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens, known for 'The Manitowoc Minute' and his podcasts 'Bellied Up' and 'The Cripescast'.
Musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, set in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
A free classical music event where the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs Stravinsky's Petrushka, accompanied by an on-stage discussion led by Maestro Jun Märkl and Ryan Ahlwardt.
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE play the Old National Centre in Indianapolis on the Home on the Range Tour 2026.
Live show by indie and psych rock band Post Animal, with special guest brotherkenzie, at Turntable in Broad Ripple.
A festive, interactive afternoon where audiences sing the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah alongside holiday carols, with free admission for children.
Butler University's 40th anniversary holiday concert, with its chorale and symphony orchestra, marking the 40th anniversary of the annual Rejoice! tradition.
Zach & Zack and the Athenaeum Foundation stage their fifth production of the live musical The Rocky Horror Show at the Basile Theatre.
A Veterans Day exhibition exploring Indiana's military history with hands-on activities and a concert by The Indianapolis Municipal Band.
A family-friendly holiday event with a visit to Santa, the Snowfall Express train ride, and a live animal show, suitable for children under six.
Children are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.
A 5K charity race organised by the NCAA in collaboration with Team IMPACT, bringing together student-athletes, coaches and community members to support children facing serious illness or disability.
Concert by AJ McLean, founding member of the Backstreet Boys, playing his solo material under the name Alexander James on The Better Man Tour.
Mannheim Steamroller plays its Christmas classics with 15 musicians and multimedia effects at Clowes Memorial Hall.
Over-21 tailgate and watch party with pizza, nachos, walking tacos, drink tickets and 30+ TVs for the home Indianapolis Colts game.
Stand-up comedy show by comedian, radio and TV host Adam Carolla at the Shelton Auditorium in Indianapolis.
Annual motorsports trade show with more than 1,100 exhibitors, live technical demonstrations, conferences and product presentations.
