Indy is a four season city, and something is always happening.
Overview
This 500-seat proscenium theater with stadium seating is used primarily for drama, musicals, dance, lectures and variety presentations. The Tarkington is located in the same building as the Studio Theater, across Carter Green from the Palladium and adjacent to the Center Parking Garage.
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Meeting Spaces
Auditorium
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Theater | 655 |
Board Room
Kitty Pantzer Room (Upper Lobby)
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 100 |
| Reception | 150 |
Studio C
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Classroom | 50 |
Mar 15
Carmel
Eagles fans! Mark your calendars because on March 15, 2026, Eagles tribute "Take It To The Limit" from Vancouver is coming…
Mar 16
Carmel
Giselle is a classical ballet known for its stunning choreography and beautiful music, and is a true masterpiece of the ballet…
Mar 27 to Mar 28
Carmel
What would you sacrifice for love?GHDT’s epic masterpiece returns to the Tarkington stage the week prior to Passover. Inspired by the…
Apr 2
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The Operators formed in 2018 from members of Indianapolis ska/punk bands the Circle City Deacons, Harley Poe, Lockstep and Indien, later…
Apr 24 to May 9
Carmel
Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends, Jerome…
May 16 to May 17
Carmel
A timeless tale of adventure and imagination, Peter Pan invites audiences of all ages to fly away to the magical world…
May 20
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Northside Exchange was founded in 2022 in Indianapolis by guitarist/vocalist/producer Joseph Filipow and drummer/producer Darnell Perkins, with rising star Daniel Hicks…
May 22 to May 23
Carmel
Indiana Ballet Conservatory returns to the Tarkington with a luminous ballet adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, created by Founder and…
May 30
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We're thrilled to present the winners of the 2026 New Works project commissions! Learn about the winning proposals below, and grab…
Jun 5 to Jun 6
Carmel
GHDT closes its Tarkington Season with another epic masterpiece from the talented team of Cory Gabel (Music) and Gregory Glade Hancock…
Jun 19 to Jun 24
Carmel
SHREK JR - Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and…
Jul 23 to Jul 26
Carmel
Returning to Carmel for one night only! A show that Walks the Line!For the past 19 years, James Garner and his…
