Indianapolis · Marion County, IN
Live music in Indianapolis
Scout analyzed 135 Indianapolis places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
135
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for live music
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Mile Square
Ball & Biscuit
Arty cocktails & small plates served amid pendant bulbs, a copper bar & a speakeasy vibe.
Fletcher Place
Bluebeard
Trendy New American kitchen serving sharing plates & craft cocktails in a renovated 1924 warehouse.
Cole-Noble District
Parlor Public House
Keystone at the Crossing
Seasons 52
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
Fall Creek Place
Gather 22
Wholesale District
Yard House
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
Family
Westermeier Commons Playground
Mile Square
Salt on Mass
A modern choice for seasonal seafood & steak in a bright space with nautical decor.
Outdoors
Flowing Well Park
Drinking water from an artesian well, wooded hiking trails, a stream for wading & picnic areas.
Nora / Far Northside
Culinary Dropout
Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
Herron Morton
Tinker Street Restaurant
New American outpost with a patio serving wines, brews & seasonal fare in a warm, upbeat setting.
Mile Square
The Oakmont
Trendy spot with retro-style decor offering elevated versions of comfort classics & weekend brunch.
Wholesale District
St. Elmo Steak House
Historic & stately wining & dining destination known for its steaks & seafood, plus cocktail lounge.
Wholesale District
Howl at the Moon Indianapolis
High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.
Castleton
The District Tap
Rustic, stylish spot with garage-door windows, games & a patio for local beer, pub plates & music.
Mile Square
Old National Centre
Mile Square
Hilbert Circle Theatre
Neoclassical revival theater, home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, plus other live music.
Broad Ripple
Brick House Dueling Pianos
Millersville
Mousetrap
Jam bands regularly play at this enduring, relaxed watering hole with beef stew, pool tables & TVs.
Near Eastside
State Street Pub
Fountain Square
HI-FI Indy & HI-FI Annex
Music venue for major gigs housed in the G.C. Murphy Building which was built in 1884.
Fountain Square
The Rooftop Garden
Seasonal rooftop bar providing tap beers, wine, cocktails, & bar snacks amid skyline views.
Meridian-Kessler
The Jazz Kitchen
Live jazz nightly in a cozy music club serving American fare with Cajun-Creole accents.
Arts & Culture
Ruoff Music Center
Outdoor concert venue brings in major tours & festivals of all popular musical stripes.
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