# First-friday Events | List Of All Upcoming First-friday Events In Indianapolis

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming first-friday events in Indianapolis, find information & tickets for upcoming first-friday events happening in Indianapolis.
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Explore all upcoming first-friday events in Indianapolis, find information & tickets for upcoming first-friday events happening in Indianapolis.

## Events in Indianapolis

- **Event Name**: First Fridays at The Garage Food Hall
  - **Description**: First Fridays at The Garage Food Hall

Every first Friday of the month, The Garage comes alive with creative energy, community connection, and local flavor. Step into an evening that blends the pulse of Indy’s art scene with the best eats and drinks in to
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/first-fridays-at-the-garage-food-hall/200029939905145
  - **Venue**: 906 Carrollton Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46202
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  - **Categories**: Art, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: First Friday Porch Party Kick-Off w/ IMS
  - **Description**: Join the Harrison Center and Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a First Friday gallery opening and our annual Porch Party Kick-Off!About this EventAlso featured will be Open Studio Night, food trucks, and a variety of
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/first-friday-porch-party-kick-off-w-ims/100001987425761954
  - **Venue**: Harrison Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, first-friday, parties, entertainment, food-drinks, fine-arts, business, exhibitions, nonprofit, sports, it
- **Event Name**: Open Studios | First Friday at The Stutz | 5–9 PM
  - **Description**: Join us for First Friday Open Studios, 5–9 PM, at The Stutz. On First Friday, Stutz Artists and creative business owners welcome the public to their open studios. It’s a chance to meet the artists, see how and where the work is made, and explore a wide ra
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/open-studios-|-first-friday-at-the-stutz-|-5-9-pm/200029939924934
  - **Venue**: The Stutz
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  - **Categories**: art, first-friday, music, nonprofit, live-music, photography, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Bar Exams - The Warm Up
  - **Description**: We are having our First Bar Exams where we examine hip hop lyrics through acting and debate.About this EventBar Exams is a hip hop–influenced game night where performance meets debate and
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/bar-exams-the-warm-up/100001987294576575
  - **Venue**: Ujamaa Community Bookstore
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: entertainment, art, dance, theatre, music, literary-art, comedy, first-friday, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Saloon Night Concert
  - **Description**: Join us for a night full of country music, line dancing, and drinks!About this EventJoin us on a Free First Friday to listen to local country band the Indy Annies, drink some specialty cocktails from Kahn's Catering, and
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Jul 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/saloon-night-concert/100001976885694328
  - **Venue**: Eiteljorg Museum
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts
- **Event Name**: First Friday at Creative Chaos: Live Chaos Creation Night
  - **Description**: Watch art. Make art. Or just soak in the chaos. Free to attend—pay only if you create or book the Chaos Room.About this EventFirst Friday at Creative Chaos: Live Chaos Creation Night
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/first-friday-at-creative-chaos-live-chaos-creation-night/100001983043821452
  - **Venue**: Cain's Creative Chaos, LLC
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, first-friday, workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: First Friday Irvington, Indianapolis, IN
  - **Description**: Four musical acts in one night! Outside the Irving Theater, Irvington neighborhood, Indianapolis, IN.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/first-friday-irvington-indianapolis-in/200029754529020
  - **Venue**: Irving Theater
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  - **Categories**: first-friday, live-music, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Djgeno first Friday matinee at Allstars May
  - **Description**: Is Dj Geno’s first Friday matinee at Allstars featuring live entertainment from the Downstroke band and hosted by Coach Trina doors at 7
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/djgeno-first-friday-matinee-at-allstars-may/100001986683925100
  - **Venue**: All Stars Sports Lounge & Grill
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  - **Price**: USD 17 to 300
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: First Friday! GAI wants you to come visit and learn about our non-profit!
  - **Description**: Come see what we offer. Maybe VIEW a hands-on  session in action. If you want to be in a class, those tickets are sold separately.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a0bd4f60-3236-11f1-8d5f-efb55bc4316e-r
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/first-friday-gai-wants-you-to-come-visit-and-learn-about-our-non-profit/100001983720269727
  - **Venue**: Glass Arts Indiana
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Art, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Happiest Hour
  - **Description**: Join us for the Happiest Hour of the month every first Friday where we bring Isaiah 55:1 to life. Worship music, fellowship, and FREE WINE!About this EventHappiest HourWelcome to Happiest Hour!The firs
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/happiest-hour/100001987393688020
  - **Venue**: The Rejoicing Vine, West 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Coffee with the Curator
  - **Description**: Each First Friday, explore a different chapter in the Harrison family’s connection to America’s founding ideals – inviting you to return month after month for coffee, conversation, and fresh perspectives on the nation’s past. While you enjoy coffee and
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/coffee-with-the-curator/80002188157572
  - **Venue**: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
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- **Event Name**: 2026 First Friday
  - **Description**: Free event hosted by the Photographers at 735 N. Illinois St. Downtown Indianapolis

Shop local vendors + artists. Featuring different artists each event. Raffle prizes available from each vendor + artist!

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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/2026-first-friday/200029520070815
  - **Venue**: 735 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1115, United States
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  - **Categories**: art, first-friday, photography
- **Event Name**: Analog Social
  - **Description**: Join us for a device-free event on First Friday. Come with friends, play games, do puzzles, or bring a craft. BYO drinks and snacks.
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/analog-social/100001985857405959
  - **Venue**: The Whispering Shelf
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jZTUxZjM5YjdiYWU3Mzg3MDY5ZDAxNzk2YTEyNjM5MzRhNDhlN2FmOWQ1NjViZmUzNjJjOGJhODY1M2I3ZjFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ3NjQ1Yi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ2MzE4ODI.avif
  - **Price**: Free

## Trending Events in Indianapolis

- **Event Name**: Indy Bollywood(DJ Night)
  - **Description**: INNI ENTERTAINMENTSPresentsIndy BollywoodONSaturday, April 25, 2026All Stars Sports Lounge & Grill5648 Georgetown Rd,Indianapolis, INDoors Open at 10:00 PMTickets available onhtt
  - **Venue**: All Stars Sports Lounge & Grill, Georgetown Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c4847abdb37.jpg
- **Event Name**: Indianapolis Firefighters Local 416 Annual Golf outing Day 2 C shift working
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual golf outing. Registration is for a team of 4 players. The player who registers is the team captain and is responsible for the team and will need to sign in on the day of the event.Players will receive a round of golf lunch
  - **Venue**: Eagle Creek Golf Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb667c9ace7df9a.png
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Indianapolis Area
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Healing Sounds Guided Meditation
  - **Description**: This immersive Sound Experience uses the evidence-based power of sound and vibration to regulate the nervous system priming the brain and body for optimal healing performance and well-being.Each person will receive a zero gravity ch
  - **Venue**: Reflex Indy Wellness
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb695bde269ce66.jpg
- **Event Name**: Sound Healing Experience
  - **Description**: This immersive Sound Experience uses the evidence-based power of sound and vibration to regulate the nervous system priming the brain and body for optimal healing performance and well-being.Each person will receive a zero gravity ch
  - **Venue**: Reflex Indy Wellness
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68dcaa1b1c581.jpg
- **Event Name**: 2026 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at 2026 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Indianapolis Motor Speedway in vibrant Indianapolis
  - **Venue**: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/cee73640-36d1-11f1-94cc-3b4f07bbef99-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1c2f4a-gmir.png?v=1776041017
- **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen – Indianapolis
  - **Description**: If the first night in Indianapolis is a celebration, the second is a statement. Morgan Wallen returns to Lucas Oil Stadium with Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, and Zach John King for a show that leans into raw emotion, authentic storytelling, and the root
  - **Venue**: Morgan Wallen – Indianapolis, IN – May, 2026
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- **Event Name**: IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon & Delta Dental 500 Festival 5k
  - **Description**: On the first Saturday of May, over 20,000 runners, joggers, walkers, pushers, and rollers will take over the streets of downtown Indianapolis for The Greatest Spectacle in Running® — the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5
  - **Venue**: Washington Street, Downtown Indianapolis
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- **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen at Lucas Oil Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Morgan Wallen at Lucas Oil Stadium, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Lucas Oil Stadium nestled in bustling Indianapolis, IN
  - **Venue**: Lucas Oil Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Indianapolis?
  - **A:** First Fridays at The Garage Food Hall (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at 906 Carrollton Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46202), First Friday Porch Party Kick-Off w/ IMS (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Harrison Center), Open Studios | First Friday at The Stutz | 5–9 PM (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Stutz), Bar Exams - The Warm Up (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm at Ujamaa Community Bookstore), Saloon Night Concert (Fri Jul 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at Eiteljorg Museum).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Indianapolis?
  - **A:** First Friday Porch Party Kick-Off w/ IMS (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Harrison Center), Bar Exams - The Warm Up (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm at Ujamaa Community Bookstore), Saloon Night Concert (Fri Jul 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at Eiteljorg Museum), First Friday at Creative Chaos: Live Chaos Creation Night (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cain's Creative Chaos, LLC), First Friday! GAI wants you to come visit and learn about our non-profit! (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Glass Arts Indiana).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Indianapolis?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Indianapolis on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Indianapolis?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Indianapolis?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Indianapolis include 906 Carrollton Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46202, Harrison Center, The Stutz.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Indianapolis?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Indianapolis range from USD 17 to USD 300. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Indianapolis?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Indianapolis include The Garage Food Hall, Harrison Center, The Stutz Artists Association.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Indianapolis?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Indianapolis.

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