21 Things to Do in Indianapolis This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Circle City Classic

The annual HBCU celebration returns to Indianapolis with a parade, Fan Fest, Battle of the Bands, and the classic football game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM · Lucas Oil Stadium

Rocky Ripple Festival, Bonfire and Drum Circle

A community gathering featuring a bonfire and drum circle in the Rocky Ripple neighborhood.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:00 AM · Rocky Ripple

IndyVolved

IndyHub's community engagement event connects Indy residents with over 100 local nonprofits, food vendors, and activations at Victory Field.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Victory Field

Music & Nightlife

Ripe with The Palace at The Vogue

Indie funk-rock band Ripe brings their high-energy live show to The Vogue with support from The Palace.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · The Vogue Theatre

Indy Jazz Fest 2026 Grand Finale

The Citizens Energy Group Indy Jazz Fest wraps up with its grand finale concert at Indy Art Center.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 1:00 PM · Indy Art Center

Pokey LaFarge at HI-FI

Americana and ragtime revivalist Pokey LaFarge performs at HI-FI with support from Cicada Rhythm.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · HI-FI, 1043 Virginia Ave

Free Events

SPARK on the Circle Movie Night: Metropolis

For the first time ever, SPARK on the Circle becomes a movie theater with a screening of the 1927 cult classic 'Metropolis' featuring a live musical score and free popcorn.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 8:00 PM · Monument Circle, Downtown Indianapolis

Boardgame Night at St. Joseph Brewery

Indy Board Game Nomads hosts a casual board game night at St. Joseph Brewery — newcomers always welcome.

Monday, September 28, 2026 6:30 PM · St. Joseph Brewery

First Friday Art Openings at Harrison Center

Harrison Center opens its October First Friday exhibition 'Dust' with gallery receptions across its eight unique galleries featuring local and emerging artists.

Friday, October 2, 2026 6:00 PM · Harrison Center for the Arts

Arts & Culture

The Da Vinci Code at Indiana Repertory Theatre

IRT opens its 54th season with the thrilling stage adaptation of Dan Brown's bestselling novel, directed by Artistic Director Benjamin Hanna.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington Street

Clue at Hendricks Live

The classic board game comes to life on stage in this theatrical production of Clue at Hendricks Live.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Hendricks Live

Southbank Theatre Company: Fun Home

NUVO describes Southbank Theatre Company's production of 'Fun Home' as a polished, genuinely affecting season opener — a must-see for Indianapolis theater-goers.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Indianapolis

Quest Last Look at Eiteljorg Museum

The Eiteljorg Museum hosts a special evening event for final viewing of the Quest for the West Art Show and Sale.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:30 PM · Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St.

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection at Newfields

A monumental 134-piece exhibition curated over two decades by Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, celebrating world-renowned Black artists with interactive audio and vinyl activations.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road

Food & Drink

Indianapolis Monthly's Best Restaurants Tasting

Sample bites from Indianapolis Monthly's Best Restaurants picks including Daisy Bar, 9th Street Bistro, Che Chori, and more at Factory Arts District.

Monday, September 28, 2026 · Factory Arts District

Plates and Mates for Business Owners

An intimate curated dinner at Skyline Club for business owners to make new friends and connections over a shared meal.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · Skyline Club, Downtown Indianapolis

Date Night

Kirk Whalum at The Jazz Kitchen

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and new Newport Jazz Festival Artistic Director Kirk Whalum performs a multi-night run at Indianapolis' premier jazz club.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue

Outdoors & Active

Full Moon Yoga Party

An outdoor full moon yoga party in Downtown Indianapolis — one of the final September events before SPARK wraps for the season.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Downtown Indianapolis

Latin Yoga at Broad Ripple Park

Be in Your Body brings a Latin-themed outdoor yoga experience to Broad Ripple Park — a community yoga event with a rhythmic twist.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Broad Ripple Park

Land Stewardship Day at Octavia's Visionary Campus

A hands-on land stewardship and foraging event at Octavia's Visionary Campus for nature lovers and community gardeners.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM · Octavia's Visionary Campus

Indy Social Run Club at Keystone Fashion Mall

Free community run club meetup at lululemon inside Keystone Fashion Mall, followed by coffee, donuts, and giveaways — all paces welcome.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 10:30 AM · Keystone Fashion Mall, meet inside lululemon