Nightclubs in Indianapolis

Beekman is Indianapolis's most upscale downtown nightclub — a venue serving the enormous Indianapolis convention market and the city's young professional population with bottle service, DJ entertainment, and the kind of premium nightlife experience that befits America's most convention-dependent mid-size city. Indianapolis's extraordinary convention infrastructure (second largest in the US) creates a nightlife market with an unusual proportion of out-of-town visitors every weekend.

Jukebox Bar serves Mass Ave as one of Indianapolis's most reliably entertaining late-night destinations — combining a carefully curated jukebox of indie and alternative music with craft cocktails and the welcoming neighborhood bar atmosphere that characterizes the best of Mass Ave's entertainment corridor. Indianapolis's Cultural Trail connecting Mass Ave, Fountain Square, and other neighborhoods creates ideal conditions for walkable bar-hopping.

Old Point Tavern is Indianapolis's most historic neighborhood bar — a Massachusetts Avenue institution serving the arts community and nightlife patrons of Indy's most vibrant entertainment corridor. Indianapolis's impressive downtown revival, driven by the Mass Ave Arts District and the Cultural Trail cycling infrastructure, has created an exceptionally walkable entertainment landscape.

Radio Radio is Indianapolis's most exciting nightclub and music space — a Fountain Square venue presenting DJ events, live music, and the creative programming that reflects Indianapolis's rapidly evolving creative economy. Fountain Square's transformation from working-class neighborhood to Indianapolis's hippest entertainment destination is reflected in Radio Radio's programming of nationally recognized DJs and local creative talent.

Talbott Street is Indianapolis's most celebrated nightclub — a 1,000-capacity LGBTQ+ entertainment venue and dance club that has been the anchor of Indianapolis's LGBTQ+ community nightlife since 1987. With multiple bars, a large dance floor, regular themed events, and nationally touring DJs and performers, Talbott Street serves both the Indianapolis LGBTQ+ community and the broader city nightlife market with entertainment programming that consistently delivers one of the most energetic dance floor experiences in the Midwest.

The Mousetrap is Indianapolis's most legendary dive bar and live music venue — an east side institution that has been presenting underground rock and punk shows since 1975 and represents the authentic character of Indy's independent music community. Its decades of service to Indianapolis's most devoted music fans make it a beloved institution in a city whose entertainment identity is often overshadowed by its massive convention and sports economy.

Tiki Bob's Cantina is Broad Ripple's most entertaining theme bar — a tropical-themed venue with strong mai tais, frozen cocktails, and the fun beach-bar atmosphere that draws Indianapolis's young professional community seeking an escape from Indiana's landlocked winters. Broad Ripple Village's concentration of bars, restaurants, and music venues creates one of Indianapolis's most walkable and enjoyable evening entertainment districts.