Arts events in Indianapolis

Check out happening arts events all around Indianapolis, IN

First Friday @the Stutz: Holiday Edition

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm The Stutz Free

Indianapolis Bizarre Holiday Market

Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Marine Corps League - Bearss Detachment #089

The Magic of Christmas

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:45 pm Downtown Dinner Theater USD 66

Hairitage at Turntable

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 pm Turntable

Indianapolis Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Indianapolis USD 0 to 31

Gigi Finizio in Napoli

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 pm Teatro Augusteo

Author Expo at Indy Reads

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Indy Reads Free

Wreath-Making Workshop with Flower Boys Indy

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am 3402 Blvd Place , Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46208

Straight No Chaser in Indianapolis

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm Old National Centre

IUSM Internal Medicine Dept Holiday Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:30 pm Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre Free

Clementino in Napoli

 Sun, 28 Dec at 09:00 pm Teatro Palapartenope

NOTHING MORE, Catch Your Breath, Archers, Doobie in Indianapolis

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:30 pm Old National Centre

Simon Doty (extended) - 360 experience | Black Circle

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Black Circle

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm Old National Centre

First Friday

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Cain's Creative Chaos Free

Winter Artisan Market

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm Harrison Center Free

ELIMINATE: TURN IT UP TOUR in Indianapolis

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:30 pm Turntable

Krista Detor and Friends at the Indy Folk Series

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm 615 W 43rd St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46208

Merry Movie Nights: Four Christmases

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm 8950 Otis Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46216

Yearning: A Queer Burlesque Show

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 pm White Rabbit Cabaret USD 18

Gio Evan in Napoli

 Tue, 09 Dec at 09:00 pm Cinema Teatro Acacia

Gigi Finizio in Napoli

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 pm Teatro Augusteo

A Soulful Motown Christmas — Live on Stage in Indy

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Marian University Theatre

Music from Parlor presents: Holiday Concert from the Parlor

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm 528 Lockerbie St USD 55

Frosty's Revenge

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Canal Pointe USD 19 to 24

Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Butler Arts & Events Center

Pints & Painting: Ornament Edition

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:30 pm Metazoa Brewing Company USD 44 to 65

Sensory Snow Day at Damar

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am 6054 Remarkable Wy Free

The Studio Session: Mats & Mimosas 2

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:30 pm P30, 3039 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA USD 29 to 50

The Blue Side

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm 5377 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220

Beelzebabe presents KINKER - Winter Formal

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm White Rabbit Cabaret USD 23 to 29

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Old National Centre

Noemi in Napoli

 Tue, 09 Dec at 09:00 pm Teatro Augusteo

12/06 Art Reach

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:30 pm Indianapolis Art Center (Youth & Teen Studio in the Cultural Complex) Free

Free Horror Art & Cosplay Expo: Indianapolis

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

Hamilton (Touring)

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Old National Centre

NIGHTJAR, a poetry series, Haiku night: All open mic

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm 1125 Cruft St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46203

My Favorite Things: An Evening With Allure

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Basile Theater

Create Your Own Blown Glass Cup!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm GRT Hot Glass Studios USD 100

The FASHION Awards | Scholarship Gala

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:45 pm TBA USD 18 to 727

DSBD at HI-FI

 Fri, 12 Dec at 10:00 pm HI-FI

Late Night Munchies

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 am Midwest Leak Studio USD 13

VALENTINES WEEKEND * LOVERS & FRIENDS | Sip & Paint Party @PHIRI / FEB 14th

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:00 pm Phiri Art USD 7 to 45

Gigi Finizio in Napoli

 Sun, 07 Dec at 09:00 pm Teatro Augusteo

Frah Quintale in Napoli

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 pm Palapartenope

The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm Old National Centre

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sun, 07 Dec at 01:00 pm Old National Centre

Black Violin Full Circle Tour

 Wed, 11 Feb at 08:00 pm Butler Arts & Events Center

Yum of CandyCane-style suncatcher!...twisted...then blown! haha

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:15 pm Glass Arts Indiana USD 74

Cheers Y'all

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:00 pm 1901 East 46th street, Indianapolis, IN

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm Old National Centre

All Decked Out - Friday

Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm 1125 Brookside Ave

Winter Art Sale

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm 820 E 67th St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220

Defiance Comedy's Christmas Vacation

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm IF Theatre

Snow Gnomie - Paint and Sip in Indianapolis | Classpop!™

 Tue, 30 Dec at 06:00 pm Condado Tacos (Broad Ripple) USD 43

Flourish - Modern Dance Showcase (Friday)

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:30 pm White Rabbit Cabaret USD 29 to 34

Ornaments! will get you to the Holidays with gorgeous colors in Hot Glass.

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:30 pm Glass Arts Indiana USD 64

Dirt Monkey x Smoakland at The Vogue

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 pm 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220

Journey Into Your Inner World: Personalized Soul Art + Women’s Circle

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm Register at the link in the description Free

2025 Holiday Author Fair

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46202

Francesco De Gregori in Napoli

 Thu, 05 Feb at 09:00 pm Casa Della Musica - Federico I - Napoli

Christmas Painting with Kids - Crafts & Cocoa

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Phiri art studios USD 23

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Old National Centre

Indy Bachata Weekender

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Latin Expressions Dance Company (LE)

Connection Club Glitzmas Holiday Party!

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm The Stutz USD 39

St. Sebastian by Andrew Kramer (Indiana Premiere)

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm IF Theatre

Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt

 Fri, 05 Dec at 04:00 pm 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46204

My Gift Is Me: A Drive-Thru Christmas Experience

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:30 pm Southeastern Holiness Church

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm Old National Centre

The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Indianapolis

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Howl at the Moon Indianapolis USD 7 to 18

First Friday Gallery Opening: December 2025

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm 1505 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46202

Christmas Drive-Thru Nativity

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:30 pm Southeastern Holiness Church

American Sound: Dance Kaleidoscope + Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

December First Friday

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Harrison Center Free

Hamilton (Touring)

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Old National Centre

Christmas Wishes

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

2nd Annual Flanner Fringe Lab

 Fri, 06 Feb at 05:00 pm Flanner House Free

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Old National Centre

Art Roulette!

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:30 pm Cain's Creative Chaos USD 34

All Decked Out - Saturday

Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 1125 Brookside Ave

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

 Mon, 15 Dec Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

Valentines Day ( Paint Party ) Canvas & Candles @phiri

 Sat, 14 Feb at 08:30 pm PHIRI ART GALLERY USD 7 to 71

MC Davo & Sabino at The Vogue

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220

Open Door Artmaking Every Saturday at The Magpie!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 206 S Audubon Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46219

IUSM Pediatrics Dept Holiday Party

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:30 pm Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre Free

Southern Accents - Tom Petty Tribute at The Vogue

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220

Christmas & Candles - Candle Making Workshop & Vendor Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Phiri art studios USD 39

Terrarium Making Class for Kiddos + Adults w/ food + drinks

Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm 2503 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46205

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm Old National Centre

Carmel Paint Party – Winter Sunset in the Forest

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm The Old Spaghetti Factory (210 S. Meridian, Indianapolis)

MJ (Touring)

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:30 pm Old National Centre

Chanteuse for the Holidays

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Shelby Street Tavern

Hats on Penguins! get in line haha...create your Holiday-hatted Penguins!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:30 pm Glass Arts Indiana USD 103

Space Bacon @ The Mousetrap - Saturday, December 6th

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm The Mousetrap USD 11 to 18

Mystery Material Madness: An Art Challenge Workshop

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm Cain's Creative Chaos USD 34

On A Side Note's Winter Snowcase

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm Herron School of Art and Design USD 4

Ornaments! 'tis the season of color! Make yours gorgeous out of Hot Glass.

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm Glass Arts Indiana USD 64

46th Street First Friday Artist Showcase

Fri, 05 Dec at 04:00 pm GoldLeaf Savory & Sweet

Broad Ripple Paint n Sip – Balloon Daze

 Tue, 09 Dec at 06:00 pm Condado Tacos USD 43

Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:30 pm Old National Centre