Contests Events in Indianapolis

Check out happening contests events all around Indianapolis, IN

NYE (Not Your Everyday) New Year's Eve Day Party at The Hangar

 Wed, 31 Dec at 04:00 pm 501 Madison, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46225

Pokepalooza 4 - The Midwest's Largest Pokemon Trading Card Show!

 Sun, 14 Dec at 09:00 am Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center USD 0 to 31

Baby's Holiday Drag Celebration

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am Baby's Indy USD 7

Indy Black Professionals’ 5th Annual Ugly Sweater Party

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm The Foxhole at Hotel Tango USD 23

Free Horror Art & Cosplay Expo: Indianapolis

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

Paint your partner (or pal)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:30 pm Cain's Creative Chaos USD 61

ITF Holiday Party

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Pins Mechanical Co. Free

Lean Coffee Indy

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:30 am Refinery46 Free

Flynt Flossy & Turquoise Jeep

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm The Hi-Fi

Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:30 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Magic City Games World Tour at M4G!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:30 am 1410 Sadlier Circle W. Drive, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46239

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

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm 140 S College Ave, Indianapolis, IN

Freetown Village Celebrates Christmas: A Family Tradition

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Broadway United Methodist Church USD 0 to 18

Sexyy Red with NoCap

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:30 am Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indy Classic: Purdue vs. Auburn & Butler vs. Northwestern

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Holiday Movie Trivia + Ugly Sweater Contest

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Ash and Elm Cider Company

Line of Justice Film Screening

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm Arts for Lawrence USD 13

The Growlers at Deluxe at Old National Centre

 Sat, 25 Apr Deluxe at Old National Centre

The Harlem Globetrotters

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indiana Rocks Hall of Fame

 Sun, 28 Dec at 05:00 pm The Vogue Theatre

Santa’s Magical Morning

Sun, 14 Dec at 08:00 am 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46208

Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

 Tue, 23 Dec at 07:30 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

❄ HOT BODY — Rhythm & Vibes Winter Dance PARTY ( AFROBEAT vs Dancehall )

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 pm Paradox Lounge USD 7

Indiana Flower and Patio Show

 Fri, 13 Mar Event Center at Indiana State Fairgrounds

Youngstown State Penguins at IU Indianapolis Jaguars Mens Basketball

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm The Jungle - IU Indy Gymnasium

Parking Phil Hanley

 Fri, 12 Dec at 12:00 am Helium Comedy Club - Indianapolis

A Celebration of the Indy Story Slam

 Sun, 11 Jan at 04:00 pm Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center

Monster Jam

 Sat, 31 Jan at 05:00 pm 500 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46225

Holiday Trivia Night: Tinsel, Tunes & Tidings!

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Plat 99 Free

Merry Movie Nights: White Christmas Sing-Along

 Sun, 07 Dec at 04:30 pm 8950 Otis Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46216

Speakpreneur Indianapolis - 2 Day Workshop

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 am Omni Severin Hotel USD 28 to 997

EMBOSS Annual Holiday Party: Pajama Edition 🎁 (Open to ALL)

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm draft creative space

2026 Naptown Pageant Weekend

 Fri, 15 May at 10:00 am Indianapolis Marriott East

2026 Indiana State Fair Queen Program Competition - Finals & Crowning

 Sun, 04 Jan at 01:00 pm Corteva Coliseum

Indianapolis, IN - After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social

 Fri, 07 Mar at 09:00 pm Punch Bowl Social Indianapolis Free

Rascal Flatts Lauren Alaina & Chris Lane

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Free Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Expo: Disney, Marvel, Anime, Star Wars, Horror & More: Indianapolis

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

NETWORK OF WOMEN IN BUSINESS (NOWIB) Northside Lunch Group

 Thu, 11 Dec at 11:30 am Giordano's Free

That Damn Tattoo Contest at Days of the Dead Indianapolis Winter 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm Indianapolis Marriott East

Delilah Bon: Princeless Princess Tour, live in Indianapolis at Black Circle!

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Black Circle

Indianapolis M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows

 Fri, 14 Feb at 10:00 am Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum USD 10 to 20

Peter Billingsley - Indianapolis

 Fri, 19 Dec at 12:30 am The Deluxe at Old National Centre

Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

 Mon, 24 Nov at 07:00 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers

 Sun, 01 Feb at 12:00 am Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Academy of Dance Arts: The Littlest Angel at Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

Peter Billingsley - Indianapolis

 Fri, 19 Dec at 12:30 am Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

Butler Bulldogs vs. Marquette Golden Eagles

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm Hinkle Fieldhouse

Fast Break Friday 2026

 Fri, 20 Mar at 11:30 am Prime 47- Indy's Steakhouse USD 150

Glow Into 2026: Student Competition Event

Tue, 30 Dec at 03:00 pm 5750 A. Crawfordsville Rd, Speedway, IN 46224

PARKING: Indianapolis Colts vs. San Francisco 49ers

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm Lucas Oil Stadium Parking Lots

IHSAA Boys Basketball State Finals Session #2 3A & 4A

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

History That Doesn't Suck at Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

Chef Boyarbeatz

 Thu, 29 Jan Turntable

DEKA STRONG & DEKA MILE Hosted by Indianapolis Healthplex - Indianapolis, IN

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 am Indianapolis Healthplex

IndyCar Series: Sonsio Grand Prix

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party - Indianapolis

 Thu, 22 Jan at 12:00 am Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Parking Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers

 Sun, 01 Mar at 10:00 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers

 Sun, 12 Apr at 10:00 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indy RV Expo

 Fri, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm Indiana State Fairgrounds

44th Annual Indy Polar Bear Winter Classic

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:30 am Fōwling Warehouse Indy

Jaenga

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm Turntable

2026 Naptown Sweethearts Pageant ~ Our DUO Love Story Continues❤️🤍🩷

Sun, 01 Feb at 06:30 pm Gregs Our Place

Date Night Whodunit in Indianapolis: Solve the M**der Mystery!

 Sat, 06 Sep at 06:00 pm 748 Massachusetts Ave USD 10 to 20

The b3 lab: be brave, be bold, believe ** March 13, 2026 **

 Sat, 31 Jan at 09:00 am PARC Amenity Center USD 50

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra - American Sound at Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

Josiah Queen

 Sun, 15 Mar at 07:00 pm Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

Indianapolis M**der Mystery: Solve the case!

 Fri, 11 Apr at 05:00 pm 748 Massachusetts Ave USD 10 to 30

Hannah Berner

 Wed, 04 Feb at 07:00 pm Clowes Memorial Hall

The 3 Mexican Tenors at Hilbert Circle Theatre

 Fri, 16 Jan at 11:00 am Hilbert Circle Theatre

Parking Hannah Berner

 Fri, 06 Feb at 12:30 am Clowes Memorial Hall

Butler Ballet: Midwinter Dances

 Tue, 10 Feb at 07:00 pm Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

Indianapolis Ballet Nutcracker Tea at Clowes Memorial Hall

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm Clowes Memorial Hall

Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers

 Thu, 29 Jan at 12:00 am Gainbridge Fieldhouse

AFC Divisional Home Game: Indianapolis Colts vs. TBD (Date: TBD - If Necessary)

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Lucas Oil Stadium

Parking AFC Wild Card: TBD at Indianapolis Colts

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:30 am Lucas Oil Stadium

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Final Four - Session 2 (Time: TBD)

 Sun, 05 Apr at 07:00 pm Lucas Oil Stadium

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra & Ben Rector

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Hilbert Circle Theatre

Indianapolis Indians vs. St. Paul Saints

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:00 pm Victory Field USD 16 to 104

The President's Conspiracy in Indianapolis

 Sat, 29 Mar at 10:00 am 748 Massachusetts Ave USD 10 to 20

redveil at HI-FI Indy and HI-FI Annex

 Wed, 04 Mar at 08:00 pm HI-FI Indy and HI-FI Annex

NIT Tournament Finals

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Michael Colyar

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:00 pm Helium Comedy Club - Indianapolis USD 56 to 150

Brickworld - Sunday

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Indiana State Fairgrounds

NCAA Mens Final Four - All Sessions at Lucas Oil Stadium

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:59 am Lucas Oil Stadium

Youngstown State Penguins at IU Indy Jaguars Mens Basketball at The Jungle - IU Indy Gymnasium

 Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm The Jungle - IU Indy Gymnasium

Starfish...Swimmingly Cute paperweights are getting you thru Summer!

 Tue, 13 Jan at 01:30 pm Glass Arts Indiana USD 85

Pat Metheny

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:00 pm Clowes Memorial Hall

Drew And Ellie Holcomb

 Mon, 02 Mar at 07:00 pm Egyptian Room At Old National Centre

Indianapolis Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

 Fri, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm 301 N Delaware St USD 10 to 30

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Jun Markl - Scottish Impressions

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm Hilbert Circle Theatre

Empty When Full

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm Lilly Hall Studio Theatre

IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals Session #2 3A & 4A

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 pm Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Out of the Dawg House

 Thu, 11 Dec at 01:00 am Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

Parking Wright State Raiders at IU Indianapolis Jaguars Mens Basketball

 Sun, 04 Jan at 07:00 pm The Jungle - IU Indy Gymnasium

Bingo Loco (21+)

 Sun, 28 Dec at 01:00 am Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

Jordana at The Hi Fi

 Mon, 16 Mar at 08:00 pm The Hi Fi

NateWantsToBattle at HI-FI Indy and HI-FI Annex

 Tue, 14 Apr HI-FI Indy and HI-FI Annex

The MAJORS 2026

 Fri, 16 Jan at 10:00 pm Indiana Convention Center