Jason Michael Carroll brings his radio-ready country to 8 Seconds Saloon on Saturday. The North Carolina baritone broke through with Alyssa Lies and Livin' Our Love Song, and he still threads heartland storytelling through big-chorus twang. Doors open early, the opener hits at 8:45 pm, and Carroll takes the stage at 10:30. He tours with a tight road band that leans on pedal steel and punchy drums, keeping the focus on those deep vocals and clean, melodic hooks.

8 Seconds Saloon is the west side’s long-running honky-tonk barn, a cavernous room built for boots, shuffles, and big singalongs. The stage is high, sightlines are wide, and the dance floor fills quickly on country nights. Bar service is efficient and the system is tuned for modern country, with solid low end and crisp vocals. Free parking and a friendly, no-frills crowd make it a reliable stop for touring acts.

Justin Bieber Night lands in Deluxe for a fan-fueled dance party presented by Stan Society and Do317. DJs run through hits and deep cuts from every era, flipping Purpose into house edits, dropping Sorry and Peaches next to acoustic ballads. It is all ages, general admission, with doors at 8:30 pm and music at 9:00. Expect front-to-back singalongs and a room packed with Beliebers moving from hook to hook.

Deluxe at Old National Centre is the complex’s black-box club, a tight room with a low stage, quick bar lines, and club-level sound. It sits just off the main lobby on New Jersey Street and holds a few hundred, which keeps energy high for dance nights. Lights are clean, subs hit without mud, and the staff runs changeovers on time. It is the spot in the building for sweaty, wall-to-wall parties.

KC and the Sunshine Band bring their Miami-bred disco funk to the Murat Theatre on Friday. Harry Wayne Casey still leads a tight ensemble built on brass hits, syncopated guitar, and unshakeable dance grooves. Expect a hit parade that runs through Get Down Tonight, That’s the Way, and Boogie Shoes, with a few deep cuts for longtime fans. The show starts at 7:30 pm, an early curtain that suits a full, polished revue.

The Murat Theatre inside Old National Centre is Indy’s grand, seated showpiece, a historic room with ornate detail and warm acoustics. It anchors the complex on the edge of Mass Ave and hosts legacy acts, comics, and orchestral pop. Sightlines are generous from the orchestra to the balcony, and mixes are clear without harshness. It is a comfortable place to hear veteran bands with full production.

Gimme Gimme Disco is the traveling 70s and ABBA-centric dance party that packs rooms with glitter and falsetto hooks. DJs string together ABBA staples with Studio 54 classics and a few modern edits that keep the floor moving. It is built for singalongs, costumes, and communal choruses, and it hits Turntable on Saturday at 8:30 pm. Expect wall-to-wall four-on-the-floor and plenty of Dancing Queen moments.

Turntable is a compact club space with a clean sound system and bright lighting that suits themed dance nights. The room keeps the DJ close to the crowd, so energy bounces fast, and the bar is set up to move orders without long waits. Capacity sits in the sweet spot for a packed floor without losing comfort. It is a straightforward spot to dance in the core of the city.

Draped in Black returns to lead a night where heavy electronics and bleak textures collide with hardcore intensity. Gun to God’s Head makes its Indianapolis debut, joined by Doglock and Cut By Shards, pushing into industrial, darkwave, and metallic edges. The bill hits at 7:00 pm, the right start for a night that leans into volume, catharsis, and atmosphere. Expect dense sets and zero filler between bands.

Healer is Indy’s labyrinthine art space and venue on the near east side, part gallery, part DIY club. Rooms glow with installations, and the main stage wraps you in sound rather than throwing it at you. It hosts experimental bills, underground rap, noise, and left-field rock, all with a community-forward staff. It is an all-senses spot where sets feel immersive and unpretentious.

Thank You for the Music brings an ABBA party to Feinstein’s, leaning into the Swedish quartet’s airtight harmonies and disco-pop sparkle. Expect a polished cabaret-style celebration of Voulez-Vous, Super Trouper, and deep cuts, with the vocals right up front. The 7:30 pm start fits the supper-club setting, and the show plays to both singalong nostalgia and the group’s evergreen craftsmanship. It is a tight, feel-good set built for a seated room.

Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael is Carmel’s intimate supper club, a low stage, crisp PA, and table service that keeps the focus on vocals. The room books jazz, Broadway-leaning pop, and themed revues for a well-dressed crowd. Sightlines are clean from every banquette, and the staff runs a smooth evening. It is the northside spot for classic cabaret energy without stuffiness.

Chicago’s Hot Like Mars brings deep-pocket funk and jam-schooled chops back to The Mousetrap, with Mycota opening. The band rides syncopated grooves and guitar-led vamps that open up for solos without losing the dance pulse. Expect long forms, tight rhythm-section interplay, and a nod to 70s fusion. With an 8:00 pm start, it is set up for an unhurried first set and a looser, late-night second wind.

The Mousetrap on Keystone is Indy’s jam hub, a lived-in bar with a loyal crowd and a stage that rewards improvisers. The sound is full and bass-forward, the bartenders keep things easy, and sets often stretch well past midnight. It hosts Dead nights, funk marathons, and left-of-center rock, always with room to move up front. It is the city’s home court for groove-heavy bands.

Cubatón returns to Estéreo with live band +FLOW and DJ Xavi driving a night of salsa, reparto, bachata, and Cuban party energy. It is a live-and-DJ mix built for dancers, with the band locking into tumbaos and the DJ filling the gaps with modern Havana beats. The late 10:00 pm start fits the format. Expect a packed floor, call-and-response hooks, and sudden tempo shifts that keep feet moving.

Estéreo Nightclub is a Latin-focused club with a big dance floor, bright lights, and a sound system that keeps percussion crisp and bass rounded. The room draws a cross-section of the city for salsa nights, reggaeton parties, and touring Latin bands. Bottle service sits to the sides, leaving the middle for serious dancers. It runs late and stays lively.

Indy Gorgeous Club returns to The Mousetrap for two extended sets that swing from tight covers to sharp originals. The local collective leans on big harmonies, slick keys, and pocket-forward rhythm work, turning pop, disco, and funk into a dance floor thread. It is a players’ band with a party mindset, the kind of show that breathes new life into familiar hooks and then slips into a jam without losing focus.

The Mousetrap keeps the lights low and the mixes warm, which suits long-form sets like this. It is northside, easy to access, and programmed by people who know the city’s groove scene. The front of the room fills with dancers while the back keeps a chill bar vibe. Expect friendly staff, late hours, and a crowd that came to move.

Pretty Girls Rock is a DJ-driven R&B and hip-hop party built around big hooks and feel-good energy. Expect current radio heat woven with 2000s classics, quick blends, and plenty of call-and-response moments. It is social by design, heavy on dance floor anthems and singalongs, with a stylish crowd that treats the night like an occasion. The focus is on vibe, movement, and pacing the room just right.

Paradox Lounge is a modern nightlife room with a dedicated dance floor, lounge seating, and a booth that throws clear, club-weight sound. The space books hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeats parties and keeps a tidy door, with staff that manages flow without fuss. Lighting is sleek, service is fast, and the layout leaves space to move even when the room is packed.