The City Keeps Things Interesting
Events in Indianapolis span every season, from major sporting events and live entertainment to festivals, exhibitions, and neighborhood celebrations. Whatever brings you to the city, there’s always something happening nearby.
DECEMBER
Big Ten Football
Championship
The road to a conference title ends in Indianapolis. Expect a weekend where team colors take over downtown and the energy extends well beyond the stadium.
JANUARY Devour Indy Winter
One of the city's most anticipated dining events, Devour Indy offers a chance to explore Indianapolis one menu at a time.
FEBRUARY Championship
Winterfest brings Indiana's craft beverage community together for an afternoon of sampling, discovery, and good company.
SEPTEMBER CANvitational
CANvitational transforms Indianapolis into an open-air gallery as artists create large-scale works throughout the city. It's a chance to see creativity take shape in real time.
OCTOBER Heartland Film Festival
Heartland Film Festival brings filmmakers and audiences together through a diverse lineup of films spanning genres, perspectives, and storytelling styles.
NOVEMBER Circle of Lights
As Monument Circle transforms for the holiday season, Circle of Lights brings together festive performances, seasonal traditions, and one of Indianapolis' most recognizable celebrations.
MARCH Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament
Some of the best basketball in the country arrives in Indianapolis each spring. The tournament combines championship stakes with a city that knows how to host the game.
APRIL Indy Film Fest
Independent films, emerging voices, and stories from around the world take center stage during Indy Film Fest, creating a platform for filmmakers and audiences to connect through cinema.
MAY Indy 500
For a few weeks each spring, Indianapolis revolves around a racetrack. The Indianapolis 500 brings traditions, celebrations, and a citywide sense of anticipation that extends far beyond Race Day.
JUNE Circle City IN Pride Week
Circle City IN Pride fills Indianapolis with celebrations, community events, and plenty of reasons to spend time downtown. It's one of the city's most vibrant annual traditions.
JULY Fourth of July Celebration
Summer arrives with fireworks, live entertainment, and celebrations across the city. However you spend the holiday, Indianapolis gives you plenty of ways to mark the occasion.
AUGUST Indiana State Fair
Part tradition, part spectacle, and entirely Indiana. The State Fair combines live entertainment, local flavors, agricultural exhibits, and more than a few unexpected discoveries.
