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Things to do in Indianapolis, October 2026

Browse 77 upcoming events and things to do in Indianapolis during October 2026. Venues include Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Clowes Memorial Hall, Hoosier Dome. Highlights include Int'l Violin Competition Of Indpls: Classical Finals Night 1, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, Jenna Raine and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Int'l Violin Competition Of Indpls: Classical Finals Night 1

Indianapolis · Howard L. Schrott Center for the ArtsThu, Oct 1Music

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Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour · Oct 1

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

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Jenna Raine

Indianapolis · Hoosier DomeFri, Oct 2Music

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Int'l Violin Competition Of Indpls: Classical Finals Night 2

Indianapolis · Howard L. Schrott Center for the ArtsFri, Oct 2Music

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Paul Oakenfold - 21+

Indianapolis · Vogue Theatre - INRescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour · Oct 2

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

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Olivia O'Brien (18+ Event)

Indianapolis · TurntableSat, Oct 3Music

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Ashley Cooke

Indianapolis · 8 Seconds SaloonSat, Oct 3Music

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Laszewo - Ages 21+

Indianapolis · Vogue Theatre - INSat, Oct 3Music

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The Music Man

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSun, Oct 4Music

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Shwayze

Indianapolis · HI-FI Indy and HI-FI AnnexSun, Oct 4Music

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Thousand Below

Indianapolis · TurntableSun, Oct 4Music

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

Indianapolis · Gainbridge FieldhouseSun, Oct 4Music

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Live From Laurel Canyon

Indianapolis · Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts CenterMon, Oct 5Music

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Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallMon, Oct 5Culture & Art

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Blitzkid

Indianapolis · TurntableWed, Oct 7Music

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Brenn!

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

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Butler Theatre Presents: The House Of Bernarda Alba

Indianapolis · Lilly Hall Studio TheatreThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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Michael Franti

Indianapolis · HI-FI Indy and HI-FI AnnexFri, Oct 9Music

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Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

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Trapt

Indianapolis · 8 Seconds SaloonFri, Oct 9Music

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Alana Springsteen - I Hope This Helps Tour

Indianapolis · TurntableFri, Oct 9Music

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Jessica Kirson

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

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Bayside w/ Driveways

Indianapolis · HI-FI Indy and HI-FI AnnexSat, Oct 10Music

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

Indianapolis · Everwise Amphitheater at White River State ParkSat, Oct 10Music

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INOHA - 21+

Indianapolis · Vogue Theatre - INSat, Oct 10Music

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Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumSun, Oct 11Music

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(PRESEASON) Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks

Indianapolis · Gainbridge FieldhouseSun, Oct 11Sport

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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

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

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Ghostbusters In Concert

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallMon, Oct 12Music

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David Nail

Indianapolis · TurntableMon, Oct 12Music

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The Carole King & James Taylor Story

Indianapolis · Howard L. Schrott Center for the ArtsWed, Oct 14Music

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Russian Circles w/ Pelican

Indianapolis · HI-FI Indy and HI-FI AnnexWed, Oct 14Music

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallThu, Oct 15Music

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Hawthorne Heights

Indianapolis · The VogueFri, Oct 16Music

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Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again

Indianapolis · Gainbridge FieldhouseFri, Oct 16Music

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

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumFri, Oct 16Music

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Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake Symphony Of Lights

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

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(PRESEASON) Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Indianapolis · Gainbridge FieldhouseSat, Oct 17Sport

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ICO Glow Series: Music of Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande

Indianapolis · Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts CenterSat, Oct 17Music

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Justin Moore

Indianapolis · 8 Seconds SaloonSat, Oct 17Music

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

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumSat, Oct 17Music

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Buddy Guy 90

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSun, Oct 18Music

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Evening With - Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan

Indianapolis · Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts CenterSun, Oct 18Music

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Indpls Chamber Orchestra Shakespeare & Love With Adam Golka, Piano

Indianapolis · Howard L. Schrott Center for the ArtsSun, Oct 18Music

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Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumSun, Oct 18Sport

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Bullseye Tailgate-Colts v Titans

Indianapolis · Lucas Oil StadiumSun, Oct 18Culture & Art

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Russ Taff And Steve Taylor: The Almost Farewell Tour

Indianapolis · Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts CenterWed, Oct 21Music

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Failure (21 and Over)

Indianapolis · Vogue Theatre - INWed, Oct 21Music

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The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

Indianapolis · Gainbridge FieldhouseWed, Oct 21Music

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick

Indianapolis · Old National CentreThu, Oct 22Music

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Buena Vista Orchestra

Indianapolis · Old National CentreThu, Oct 22Music

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Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour · Oct 22

Indianapolis · Old National CentreFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

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STING 3.0 Tour · Oct 23

Indianapolis · Old National CentreFri, Oct 23Music

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Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour · Oct 23

Indianapolis · Old National CentreFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

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Nateland Live: A Good Clean Comedy Show

Indianapolis · Clowes Memorial HallSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

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Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks

Indianapolis · Gainbridge FieldhouseSat, Oct 24Sport

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STING 3.0 Tour · Oct 24

Indianapolis · Old National CentreSat, Oct 24Music

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

Indianapolis · TurntableSat, Oct 24Music

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