Top Ten Live Music Venues

Catch a Show in The Circle City

Indy is packed with unforgettable experiences, and whether you’re visiting for a weekend or rediscovering your hometown, count down these ten ideas to help you make the most of your time in the city.

1. HI-FI Indy

For intimate shows with up-and-coming acts dance to Fountain Square for a show at the indoor HI-FI or outdoor HI-FI Annex.

2. Everwise Amphitheater

The Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park is a 6,000-person capacity venue that treats concert-goers to downtown views.

3. Rathskeller Biergarten

Located on Mass Ave, this historic German restaurant/biergarten offers a crowd-pleasing lineup every summer weekend.

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4. Ruoff Music Center

Ruoff (AKA: Deer Creek) has consistently ranked among the top five amphitheaters worldwide in attendance and is 30 miles north of Indy.

5. Slippery Noodle Inn

As a go-to spot for visiting celebrities, this historic venue has been praised by the likes of Rolling Stone as one of the top blues bars in the nation.

6. Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Three blocks from the Indiana Convention Center in the heart of downtown, the home of the NBA Pacers and WNBA Fever is also a great spot for a larger concert. With seating for 5,000, club and suite levels, and a wide selection of food and drinks, you’ll have good sound and good views of the stage.

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7. Old National Centre

With an Egyptian facade and unique decor, this intimate and charming theater is located in the Mass Ave cultural district.

8. Hilbert Circle Theatre

The Hilbert is home to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and hosts additional classical performances.

9. The Vogue

Catch acts like James Morrison, Better than Ezra, and Augustana before they blow up in this movie house turned club in Broad Ripple Village.

10. Duke's Indy

Duke's is a honky-tonk on the south side of Indy that hosts touring acts from across the country alongside Lone Star beer and throwback country sounds.

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