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Things to do in Indianapolis, October 2026

Browse 8 upcoming events and things to do in Indianapolis during October 2026. Highlights include Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, Ashley Cooke and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour · Oct 1

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

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Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour · Oct 2

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

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Ashley Cooke

Ashley Cooke

Indianapolis · 8 Seconds SaloonSat, Oct 3Music

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The Music Man

The Music Man

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSun, Oct 4Music

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Jessica Kirson

Jessica Kirson

Indianapolis · Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts CenterSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

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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

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

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

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSun, Oct 11Culture & Art

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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

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running