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Things to do in Indianapolis, October 2026

Browse 48 upcoming events and things to do in Indianapolis during October 2026. Highlights include Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, Paul Oakenfold - 21+, Ashley Cooke and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour · Oct 1

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallFri, Oct 2Culture & Art
Paul Oakenfold - 21+

Paul Oakenfold - 21+

Indianapolis · Vogue Theatre - INFri, Oct 2Music
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour · Oct 2

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSat, Oct 3Culture & Art
Ashley Cooke

Ashley Cooke

Indianapolis · 8 Seconds SaloonSat, Oct 3Music
The Music Man

The Music Man

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSun, Oct 4Music
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour

Indianapolis · Gainbridge FieldhouseSun, Oct 4Music
Thousand Below

Thousand Below

Indianapolis · TurntableSun, Oct 4Music
Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour

Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallMon, Oct 5Culture & Art
Brenn!

Brenn!

Indianapolis · HI-FI Indy and HI-FI AnnexThu, Oct 8Music
Trapt

Trapt

Indianapolis · 8 Seconds SaloonFri, Oct 9Music
Alana Springsteen - I Hope This Helps Tour

Alana Springsteen - I Hope This Helps Tour

Indianapolis · TurntableFri, Oct 9Music
Jessica Kirson

Jessica Kirson

Indianapolis · Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts CenterSat, Oct 10Culture & Art
Clint Black & Midland - Live In Concert: A Frontline Benefit Concert

Clint Black & Midland - Live In Concert: A Frontline Benefit Concert

Indianapolis · Everwise Amphitheater at White River State ParkSat, Oct 10Music
INOHA - 21+

INOHA - 21+

Indianapolis · Vogue Theatre - INSat, Oct 10Music
Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour

Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumSun, Oct 11Music
Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL + DL 'Anything Goes'

Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL + DL 'Anything Goes'

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSun, Oct 11Culture & Art
Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage

Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage

Indianapolis · Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts CenterSun, Oct 11Culture & Art
Ghostbusters In Concert

Ghostbusters In Concert

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallMon, Oct 12Music
David Nail

David Nail

Indianapolis · TurntableMon, Oct 12Music
The Carole King & James Taylor Story

The Carole King & James Taylor Story

Indianapolis · Howard L. Schrott Center for the ArtsWed, Oct 14Music
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallThu, Oct 15Music
Hawthorne Heights

Hawthorne Heights

Indianapolis · The VogueFri, Oct 16Music
BOA Indianapolis Super Regional presented by Yamaha and Sweetwater

BOA Indianapolis Super Regional presented by Yamaha and Sweetwater · Oct 16

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumFri, Oct 16Music
Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake Symphony Of Lights

Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake Symphony Of Lights

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSat, Oct 17Culture & Art
BOA Indianapolis Super Regional presented by Yamaha and Sweetwater

BOA Indianapolis Super Regional presented by Yamaha and Sweetwater · Oct 17

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumSat, Oct 17Music
Buddy Guy 90

Buddy Guy 90

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSun, Oct 18Music
Evening With - Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan

Evening With - Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan

Indianapolis · Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts CenterSun, Oct 18Music
Bullseye Tailgate-Colts v Titans

Bullseye Tailgate-Colts v Titans

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumSun, Oct 18Culture & Art
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans

Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumSun, Oct 18Sport
Russ Taff And Steve Taylor: The Almost Farewell Tour

Russ Taff And Steve Taylor: The Almost Farewell Tour

Indianapolis · Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts CenterWed, Oct 21Music
Failure (21 and Over)

Failure (21 and Over)

Indianapolis · Vogue Theatre - INWed, Oct 21Music
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

Indianapolis · Gainbridge FieldhouseWed, Oct 21Music
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick

Indianapolis · Old National CentreThu, Oct 22Music
Buena Vista Orchestra

Buena Vista Orchestra

Indianapolis · Old National CentreThu, Oct 22Music
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Indianapolis · Old National CentreFri, Oct 23Culture & Art
STING 3.0 Tour

STING 3.0 Tour · Oct 23

Indianapolis · Old National CentreFri, Oct 23Music
Nateland Live: A Good Clean Comedy Show

Nateland Live: A Good Clean Comedy Show

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSat, Oct 24Culture & Art
STING 3.0 Tour

STING 3.0 Tour · Oct 24

Indianapolis · Old National CentreSat, Oct 24Music
Shawn James - Flew Too Close to the Sun Tour (18+ Event)

Shawn James - Flew Too Close to the Sun Tour (18+ Event)

Indianapolis · TurntableSat, Oct 24Music
Creed Fisher

Creed Fisher

Indianapolis · 8 Seconds SaloonSat, Oct 24Music
Julia Cole

Julia Cole

Indianapolis · HI-FI Indy and HI-FI AnnexSun, Oct 25Music
Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour

Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSun, Oct 25Culture & Art
Wheeler Walker Jr. - Pullin' Out: The Farewell Tour

Wheeler Walker Jr. - Pullin' Out: The Farewell Tour

Indianapolis · Old National CentreSun, Oct 25Music
Spencer Crandall

Spencer Crandall

Indianapolis · 8 Seconds SaloonSun, Oct 25Music
Josh Gates Haunted Expeditions Live!

Josh Gates Haunted Expeditions Live!

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallMon, Oct 26Culture & Art
Rocky in Concert

Rocky in Concert

Indianapolis · Old National CentreFri, Oct 30Music
William Shatner Live On-stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

William Shatner Live On-stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Indianapolis · Old National CentreSat, Oct 31Culture & Art
Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour

Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour

Indianapolis · Old National CentreSat, Oct 31Music

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