Downtown
Downtown Indianapolis covers a wide range of live-music formats, from historic concert halls to small jazz bars, all within walking distance of Monument Circle. Hilbert Circle Theatre, on Monument Circle itself, is the home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Built in 1916 as a movie palace, it now anchors the neighborhood's classical programming. Old National Centre, which first opened in 1909 as the Murat Temple, features nine event spaces including the Murat Theatre, the Egyptian Room concert hall, and the intimate Deluxe room. The complex includes a 2,600-seat performing arts theatre, a 1,800-seat concert hall with a banquet room, and a 600-seat multi-functional room. The Murat once hosted Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and a young Stevie Wonder; more recently the venue books acts like Twenty One Pilots, Neil Young, and Wilco. At the intimate end, Chatterbox Jazz Club is a tiny 900-square-foot bar in the Mass Ave cultural district, known for its dive aesthetic and live music. It has presented live, local jazz for over 28 years. The Rolling Stones once played an impromptu set in its narrow digs. Beyond these anchors, the area also holds country, blues, and rock bars, a rooftop lounge, brewpubs with stages, and outdoor event plazas, giving Downtown Indianapolis live music at nearly every scale.
Venues52
- 1933 Lounge127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis
- 416 Wabash Event Space416 E Wabash St, Indianapolis
- Blind Tiger304 E New York St, Indianapolis
- Brew Link Brewing Downtown714 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis
- Burnside Inn314 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis
- Chatterbox Jazz Club435 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis
- Clayton's Country Bar49 S Meridian St, Indianapolis
- Dick's Last Resort - Indianapolis111 W Maryland St, Indianapolis
- Downtown Olly's822 N Illinois St, Indianapolis
- El Toro Bravo Downtown365 N Illinois St, Indianapolis
- Empire Street Bar & Grille419 S West St, Indianapolis
- Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis
- Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park801 W Washington St, Indianapolis
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis
- Georgia Street Rhythm & Blues Lounge28 W Georgia St, Indianapolis
- Hilbert Circle Theatre45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis
- Hovito Ultra Lounge234 S Meridian St, Indianapolis
- Howl at the Moon Indianapolis20 E Georgia St, Indianapolis
- Indianapolis Artsgarden110 W Washington St, Indianapolis
- Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis
- Indiana Roof Ballroom140 W Washington St, Indianapolis
- Kilroy's Bar N' Grill201 S Meridian St, Indianapolis
- Lucas Oil Stadium500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis
- Madam Walker Legacy Center617 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis
- Military Park at White River State Park601 W New York St, Indianapolis
- Morris Bicentennial Plaza117 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis
- Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge20 N Meridian St, Indianapolis
- Old National Centre502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis
- Park & Rec247 S Meridian St, Indianapolis
- Plat 99333 S Delaware St, Indianapolis
- Prime 47 - Indy's Steakhouse47 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis
- Punch Bowl Social120 S Meridian St, Indianapolis
- Richard G. Lugar Plaza200 E Washington St, Indianapolis
- Scottish Rite Cathedral650 N Meridian St, Indianapolis
- Slippery Noodle Inn372 S Meridian St, Indianapolis
- St. Elmo Steak House & 1933 Lounge127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis
- Sun King Brewery135 N College Ave, Indianapolis
- Taxman CityWay310 South S Delaware St, Indianapolis
- The Block Bistro and Grill115 W Market St, Indianapolis
- The Cabaret924 N Pennsylvania St Ste B, Indianapolis
- The District Tap Downtown141 S Meridian St, Indianapolis
- The Living Room Lounge934 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis
- The Oakmont323 N Delaware St Ste B, Indianapolis
- The Rabbit Hole47 S Meridian St, Indianapolis
- The Rathskeller401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis
- The Saint Shack250 S Meridian St, Indianapolis
- The Social View361 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis
- The Stutz1060 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis
- The Tap306 N Delaware St, Indianapolis
- Tin Roof36 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis
- Victory Field501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis
- Wild Beaver Saloon20 E Maryland St, Indianapolis
Upcoming shows200
Tomorrow · Friday, September 4 · 12 shows
Another Fine Mess
Local band bringing 90s alternative and radio hits
Mojo Gumbo
Creole flair with Mississippi-style blues full of soul and rhythm
September First Friday
Open artist studios, vendors, live music, events, and more!
Indianapolis Live Music: Ethan Olvey
Weekly live music every Friday night
Denver Massey
Live music
Saturday, September 5 · 12 shows
Clifford Ratliff
Jazz
Hole Shot Blues Band
Rooted in raw power of blues ignited by edge of rock and roll
Django Knight
Soulful acoustic blues, roots-rock guitar, and funk influences
DJ C-Buck
C-Buck spins early this Saturday- come out early and party with us!
Denver Massey
Live music
Sunday, September 6 · 2 shows
Monday, September 7 · 4 shows
Tuesday, September 8 · 6 shows
Chandler Carter
Ohio rising star with simple honest acoustic voice and guitar
Tarron Lawson
Tarron is BACK at the roof to play all your favorite songs!
Wednesday, September 9 · 5 shows
Thursday, September 10 · 8 shows
Open Mike - Mike Monday
open mic
Rob Dixon
Jazz
Tres Amigos
Multi-genre imaginative open format rock and roll
Pom Teddy
LIVE MUSIC from local musicians
Friday, September 11 · 10 shows
Mike Kessler
Jazz
Josh & Joe Acoustic
Folk / Americana
Resurrection Blues Band
Award-winning blues rock trio with original music earning airplay
Late Night Revelators
Blending R&B and soul with blues and rock for groove-filled late-night energy
Indianapolis Live Music: Two Jasons
Weekly live music every Friday night
Naughty Input
LIVE music til last call
Saturday, September 12 · 13 shows
Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience (18+)
Latin electronica
Rebekah Meldrum
Soulful R&B and classic soul with strong emotive vocals
Jesse Kramer and the 317 Crew
Rock n roll blending grit and soul-soaked vocals with high-voltage presence
Fishers Live Music: Don Clarkson
Weekly Saturday evening live music
DJ C-Buck
C-Buck spins early this Saturday- come out early and party with us!
Naughty Input
LIVE music til last call
Sunday, September 13 · 5 shows
Dream Slice
Get DREAMY with this amazing band after the COLTS home game!
DJ Action Jackson
Action Jackson spins Sunday Funday style all night long!
Monday, September 14 · 6 shows
Rob Dixon
Jazz
The ISO at UIndy: Viola Quintet
Classical
Jesse Kramer acoustic duo
Rock n roll blending grit and soul-soaked vocals with high-voltage presence
Tuesday, September 15 · 7 shows
Mina Keohane
Pop · Jazz
WTTS Rock on the River - Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years of Mt. Joy
Americana · Indie folk
Chief Keef
Hip-hop · Drill · Gangsta rap
John Ford
Pre-war blues, old school country, and southern gospel roots sound
Wednesday, September 16 · 7 shows
The ISO at Butler: Viola Quintet
Classical
Juanes North America Tour 2026
Latin · Pop · Rock
Hunter Wainscott
Live music
Thursday, September 17 · 9 shows
Rob Dixon
Jazz
Andrew Duncanson and Take a Ride
Horn-infused contemporary blues blending soul, funk and root rock
Pom Teddy
LIVE MUSIC from local musicians
Cosmic Takeover Tour
$250-500
Friday, September 18 · 13 shows
Mina Keohane
Pop · Jazz
Doug Henthorn
Indianapolis guitarist and bandleader blending blues, rock, soul, Americana
Blues Ambassadors
Funky soulful blues performance
Indianapolis Live Music: Two Jasons
Weekly live music every Friday night
Nick Vallese
Non-stop show
Saturday, September 19 · 13 shows
J R Clark band
Chicago-style blues infused with soul, funk, and rock
Rods and Cones
High-energy Midwest rock band with electrifying live performances
Dj Trilli
Trilli kicks off the Saturday party early today!
Nick Vallese
Non-stop show
Sunday, September 20 · 6 shows
Monday, September 21 · 3 shows
Rob Dixon
Jazz
Frank Glover
Jazz
Ruben Guthrie and Albert Nolting
Acoustic duo playing blues, country, and soul favorites
Tuesday, September 22 · 5 shows
Erykah Badu with special guest The Alchemist
Soul · Neo-soul · Rnb
93.9X Presents: The Pretty Reckless - Dear God Tour
Alternative · Post-grunge · Indie rock
Tom Kiefaber duo
Imaginative master guitarist jamming acoustic tunes
Tarron Lawson
Tarron is BACK at the roof to play all your favorite songs!
Wednesday, September 23 · 5 shows
Thursday, September 24 · 7 shows
Friday, September 25 · 16 shows
Nicole Zuraitis
Vocal jazz · Piano · Singer-songwriter
Bill Myers and the Trash Collectors
Rock · Jazz · Soul / R&B / Funk
Rite of Spring & Beethoven
Classical
Leonid & Friends
Rock · Pop
Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour
Alternative rock · Christian rock
Oktoberfest
Folk / Americana
Gordon Bonham
Blues ambassador with powerful roots-driven performance
Jordan Wilson Coalition
Four-piece Alt-blues Rock n Soul with original music and reimagined covers
The Motherlode: A Rap Girls Yoga Flow
With women’s rap as a guide, we'll pair the words of culture writer Clover Hope with an intermediate yoga flow!
Indianapolis Live Music: Max Heyob
Weekly live music every Friday night
Last Call Legend
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