The IN List 2026: Sept 14 - 20
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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday | Sep 14
Butler All Access Block Party
Sellick Bowl, Butler University
5:00-7:00 PM Free
Bike & Bootcamp
Orange Bridge, Indianapolis Cultural Trail
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
The Thorn
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Phoebe Bridgers
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Shoshana Bean
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Tuesday | Sep 15
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers enjoy stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
Play & Learn with Gymboree: Glendale Branch | 10:30-11:00 AM
Babies and toddlers explore sensory play, songs, and early social play with a Gymboree expert; siblings are welcome to join in.
Teen Central Manga Book Club: Central Library | 4:00-5:00 PM
Teens ages 13-18 meet to read and discuss manga and meet fellow fans.
Teen Zone at Central Library: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 PM
Teens ages 12-18 explore art, technology, and games in the Teen Space on the 2nd floor.
Landscape & Lagers
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
5:00-7:00 PM FREE
Yoga on the Canal
Admiral Spruance Basin
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
The Thorn
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Phoebe Bridgers
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Mt. Joy
Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Chief Keef
Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Homestyle Dinner Rolls
Turntable, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Gable Price and Friends
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Wednesday | Sep 16
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Family Storytime at Nora: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families enjoy stories, songs, and playtime together.
Storytime at Garfield Park: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30-11:00 AM
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities.
Storytime at Pike: Pike Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and play time.
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM
Children ages 3-5 and their families enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by playtime.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Wednesday Whimsies at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 4:30-5:30 PM
Kids explore the wide world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with a different topic/project each session.
Beech Grove Fall Festival
Main Street, Beech Grove
Sept 16 - Sept 19 FREE (rides, games, food booths and entertainment)
The Original Farmers’ Market
Monument Circle
10:00 AM-1:30 PM FREE
HIIT IT on the Canal
Orange Bridge
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset
Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
6:00 PM Tickets Required
Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Juanes
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Downtown
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Thursday | Sep 17
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers enjoy stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM
Teens ages 12-17 hang out for low-pressure gaming on the Library’s Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Sunrise Yoga
Admiral Spruance Basin
6:30-7:30 AM FREE
Pilates on the Plaza
Vermont St. Plaza
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: Opening Ceremonies
Newfields, Indianapolis
6:30 PM Tickets Required
Select Few Sessions
Orange Bridge
7:00-9:00 PM FREE
sKitz Kraven
Black Circle Brewing Co.
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Briscoe
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Luis Alfonso
Estereo Nightclub
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Friday | Sep 18
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun.
Tales ’n Play Storytime: Central Library | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers enjoy stories, music, and fun, followed by open playtime.
FOODEESFest
Castleton Square, Indianapolis
Sept 18 - Sept 20 FREE (40+ food trucks & craft vendors; Fri 1-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm)
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Scottish Rite Performing Arts Center
6:30 PM Tickets Required
Tim McGraw & 49 Winchester
Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Jay Pharoah
Helium Comedy Club
Sept 18-20 Tickets Required (7:00 PM Sat; times vary by night)
Helen Hong
Upstairs at Helium
Sept 18-20 Tickets Required (7:30 PM Sat; times vary by night)
Paul Cauthen
HI-FI, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Suki Waterhouse
Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Xavier Wulf
The Vogue Theatre, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Improvement Movement
Turntable, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
honestav
The Deluxe at Old National Centre
8:30 PM Tickets Required
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Scottish Rite Performing Arts Center
8:45 PM Tickets Required
BAILEN
HI-FI, Fountain Square
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Saturday | Sep 19
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Nora - Move and Groove: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Babies and toddlers explore music, movement, and sensory play with a caregiver.
Block Party: Central Library | 10:00-11:00 AM.
Kids build and create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly materials on the 3rd floor.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Chess Club at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 2:00-5:00 PM.
All ages and skill levels are welcome to drop in and play chess with fellow community members.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market
Glendale Town Center Parking Lot, Broad Ripple
8:00 AM-12:00 PM FREE
Garfield Park Farmers Market
Garfield Park
9:00 AM-12:30 PM FREE
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: Preliminaries
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center
9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:30-6:00 PM Tickets Required
Art Squared
Historic Fountain Square, Indianapolis
11:00 AM-5:00 PM FREE
Butler Football vs. Chicago State (Homecoming)
Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl, Butler University
1:00 PM Tickets Required
FOODEESFest
Castleton Square
11:00 AM-9:00 PM FREE
Toadies
HI-FI, Fountain Square
6:30 PM Tickets Required
DAX: The Anger Management Tour
The Vogue Theatre, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Sunday | Sep 20
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
FOODEESFest
Castleton Square, Indianapolis
11:00 AM-7:00 PM FREE
Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs
Arrowhead Stadium (Away, NBC/UNIVERSO)
8:20 PM Watch from home or catch it at a downtown watch party
Ron Pope
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Mark Your Calendar
INDY Jazz Fest
Various Locations
Tuesday, September 22 - Saturday, September 26: A run of jazz shows across downtown venues, capping off with Garfield Park Art & Music Fest on 9/26.