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Things to Do in Indianapolis, IN: Events, Live Music & What's On This Week

From shows at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre and the Schrott Center for the Arts to the Eiteljorg Museum, the Indiana State Fairgrounds and nights out on Mass Ave, WOW Indianapolis is your guide to what's on, and where, in Indianapolis, IN.

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Top 10 Things to Do in Indianapolis, IN This Week

10 standout Indianapolis, IN events from the Evvnt calendar this week, from live music and comedy to sports and family days out. All times Eastern.

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  1. Nurse John

    Old National Centre

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  2. Lindsey Webster

    The Jazz Kitchen

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  3. Julian McCullough

    Clowes Memorial Hall

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  4. Run the Monon (hosted by Indy Runners and Walkers)

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  5. 80th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival

    Irvington, Indianapolis, IN

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  6. The Courage Within Run/Walk - 1M - 5K - 10K

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  7. Spencer Farm Haunted Wine Run 5k

    Spencer Farm Winery

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  8. Galactic Empire

    Black Circle Brewing Co.

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  9. NOBRO

    HI-FI Annex

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  10. Lords Of Acid - Cheeky Freaky Tour Part 2 - 2026

    The Vogue

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Dates, times and availability can change; please confirm with the organizer before you go.Updated Oct 17, 2026

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Indianapolis Neighborhoods & Venues

Here's where Indianapolis, IN comes alive after dark and on weekends.

Downtown & Mass Ave

Theatres, museums, galleries, restaurants and bars in the heart of Indianapolis, IN.

Fountain Square

South of downtown Indianapolis, IN: live music, vintage shops, studios and late nights.

Fishers & Carmel

North of Indianapolis, IN: outdoor concerts at Fishers District in Fishers, IN and the arts district in Carmel, IN.

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What's on in Indianapolis, IN this weekend?

The WOW Indianapolis events calendar on this page lists concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family activities and more in Indianapolis, IN. Use the category filters to narrow events by date and type, and check our Top 10 Things to Do in Indianapolis, IN This Week for ideas.

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