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Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis

Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis

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Created by Candace Nicholson • Updated On: September 23, 2012

Theatre geeks unite! As well as Dance, Music and Poetry geeks!

IndyFringe Theatre Building is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

1. IndyFringe Theatre Building

8.3
719 E Saint Clair St (at Spring St), Indianapolis, IN
Theater · Downtown Indianapolis · 8 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben Risinger: Wonderful shows throughout year and great festival in summer.

Phoenix Theatre is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

2. Phoenix Theatre

749 N Park Ave (St. Clair Street), Indianapolis, IN
Theater · Chatham Arch · 11 tips and reviews

Bob B.Bob Burchfield: Live theatre productions year-round on two stages. Read more.

Clowes Memorial Hall is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

3. Clowes Memorial Hall

9.2
4602 Sunset Ave (at Butler University), Indianapolis, IN
Concert Hall · Butler - Tarkington · 25 tips and reviews

Candace N.Candace Nicholson: You can see plays, musicians, dance companies and lectures all in one great space!

Theatre on the Square is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

4. Theatre on the Square

8.1
627 Massachusetts Ave (East Street), Indianapolis, IN
Comedy Club · Chatham Arch · 16 tips and reviews

Candace N.Candace Nicholson: Funny and thought-provoking plays abound here. I remember seeing For Colored Girls here years ago. And earlier this year, I saw Assorted Fruits & Vegetables. I love the mix of subjects and voice.

Indiana Repertory Theatre is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

5. Indiana Repertory Theatre

9.0
140 W Washington St (Capitol Ave), Indianapolis, IN
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Indianapolis · 18 tips and reviews

Bob B.Bob Burchfield: Professional theatre in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Read more.

The Palladium at The Center for Performing Arts is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

6. The Palladium at The Center for Performing Arts

8.7
1 Center Green (City Center Dr & 3rd Ave), Carmel, IN
Concert Hall · 11 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher B: Took at least 30 min to park in structure... Plan accordingly

Talbott Street Nightclub is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

7. Talbott Street Nightclub

2145 N Talbott St (at E 22nd St.), Indianapolis, IN
Gay Bar · Herron - Morton · 26 tips and reviews

Eva L.Eva Lyford: On the 3rd Friday of the month, see Emmy-award-nominated INDYPROV perform improvised comedy sets live and unscripted on the Legends Stage Read more.

Midtown Arts Lounge is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

8. Midtown Arts Lounge

519 E 38 St., Marion, IN
Arts and Entertainment · 2 tips and reviews

Candace N.Candace Nicholson: Spoken Soul Food Sundays are fantastic. Get there by 8:15p if you hope to get a table though.

Madame Walker Theatre Center is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

9. Madame Walker Theatre Center

8.3
617 Indiana Ave (at N West St), Indianapolis, IN
Theater · Downtown Indianapolis · 9 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: Madame C.J. Walker was America’s first self-made female millionaire, not just the first African-American millionaire. Read more.

Hilbert Circle Theatre is one of Must-visit Performing Arts Venues in Indianapolis.

10. Hilbert Circle Theatre

9.1
55 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN
Concert Hall · Downtown Indianapolis · 13 tips and reviews