Best concerts this weekend in Indianapolis
A local weekend roundup of standout live shows in Indianapolis.
Includes venues like 8 Seconds Saloon, Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Old National Centre, and more.
Updated March 11, 2026
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Britnee Kellogg brings her modern country fire to 8 Seconds Saloon on Friday night. The singer built a loyal following on viral originals and arena-ready covers, pairing powerhouse vocals with writing rooted in small-town grit and family life. Fresh off features on The Road on CBS, she tours with a tight, guitar-forward band that leans into 90s country textures without losing a glossy pop punch. The opener hits at 8:45, and Kellogg takes the stage around 10:30.
8 Seconds Saloon is Indy’s classic westside honky-tonk, a cavernous room with a big hardwood dance floor, long bars, and plenty of neon. It draws Red Dirt road warriors and Nashville up-and-comers, then keeps the party rolling with line-dance DJs after the headliners. Parking is easy, the crowd skews 21-plus locals and regulars, and the stage sound stays loud and clean. It is the spot in town for late country sets and boot-scuffed nights.
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Pecos & The Rooftops bring their Texas-bred, guitar-heavy country rock to the westside Saturday. The band broke national with the slow-burn singalong This Damn Song, and they have sharpened it into a louder, grittier live set that leans as much on riffy Southern rock as Red Dirt balladry. Expect rasped harmonies, big dynamics, and a crowd that knows every hook. The opener rolls at 8:45, with the headliner settling in close to 10:30.
8 Seconds Saloon runs like a well-oiled dance hall on weekends. The room is expansive but focused, with sightlines from the rail to the back risers, a stage built for drums that hit, and bartenders who move. It is firmly 21-plus, with security on point, free parking outside, and a late-night timeline that suits road-tested country bands. Boots are common, as the floor fills fast when the choruses land.
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90's Mixtape Live lines up four Broadway-caliber vocalists to tear into the decade’s biggest radio staples, from grunge to R&B slow jams. It is a full-band production that flips Nirvana, En Vogue, and Alanis into polished, high-energy medleys without sanding off the nostalgia. The set leans on tight harmonies, quick transitions, and crowd-pleasing mashups. Curtain is 7:30 pm, a clean two hours of singalong memories.
Howard L. Schrott Center sits on Butler’s campus, a modern, intimate theater with crisp acoustics and comfortable seating throughout. It is the kind of room where vocals carry cleanly and arrangements read in detail, with unobstructed sightlines from orchestra to balcony. Parking on campus is straightforward for evening shows, and the lobby moves quickly. It is a polished setting for a nostalgia-forward concert.
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Reggaetón Rave turns the Egyptian Room into a late-night Latin party, locking in dembow and perreo all night with a rotating crew of DJs. It is a high-volume blend of reggaetón, Latin trap, and global club edits, heavy on Bad Bunny-era hits and throwbacks that still slap. Lights, CO2 blasts, and wall-to-wall singalongs keep the energy pinned. Doors at 9 pm, and it stays moving from the jump. Ages 18 and up.
Old National Centre’s Egyptian Room is the big, ornate ballroom inside the Murat complex, a flat-floor space that can pack a couple thousand dancers without feeling cramped. The ceiling is high, the subs are generous, and bars around the perimeter keep lines manageable. It books touring club nights, hip-hop, and pop bills, with security dialed and production that can scale from lasers to full video walls.
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Electric Feels is the long-running indie rock and electronic dance party that stitches together MGMT, Tame Impala, LCD, and house-adjacent cuts into one sweat-friendly mix. Resident DJs blend blog-era favorites with current festival anthems, keeping transitions tight and choruses big. It is more party than concert, but the pacing and sound feel pro. Doors at 9, music from 9:30, 18 and over.
Deluxe is the most intimate room in Old National Centre, a low-ceiling, standing-only space that lands somewhere between club and venue. The soundboard sits close, the PA is punchy, and sightlines are strong from anywhere on the floor. Bars flank the room for quick refills, and the staff has the door-to-stage flow down. It is an ideal size for a packed dance night without the sprawl of the big hall.
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Bingo Loco turns bingo into full-blown chaos, with a DJ, confetti cannons, lip-sync battles, and prizes that swing from goofy to grand. The Irish-born party brand runs high-energy rounds between dance breaks, so the room never sits still. It lands squarely between comedy, rave, and game show, built for friend groups and loud singalongs. Doors at 7, first numbers drop at 8. Ages 21 and up.
The Egyptian Room fits this format perfectly. Its open floor gives hosts room to roam, the stage throws light and sound cleanly, and there is space for photo ops without clogging traffic. Multiple bars handle the surge between rounds, and security keeps the vibe loose but orderly. Located inside Old National Centre on the near northside, it is easy to reach and built for big communal nights.
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Foxy Shazam returns with the kind of glam-punk theater only they deliver. Eric Nally’s banshee vocals and piano-led power moves swing from glittering pop hooks to bruising stomp, channeling Queen bravado through Midwest grit. The band’s live show is a sprint of handstands, call-and-response chants, and sly humor that never derails the songs. It is a tight, no-filler set that rewards lifers and first-timers alike. Doors early, music at 7:30. 18 plus.
Turntable is Fountain Square’s newer mid-sized room, carved for standing shows with clean sightlines and a warm, modern PA. It sits a short walk from the Square’s bars and restaurants, so pregame and post-show are easy. Capacity lands in that sweet spot where a crowd feels shoulder-to-shoulder without losing breathing room. Bar service is efficient, and the stage height makes even floor-center feel close.
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The Early November and Hellogoodbye roll through on the 20 Years Young run, pairing earnest Jersey emo with sunny synth-pop nostalgia. The Early November leans into cathartic hooks from The Room’s Too Cold era forward, while Hellogoodbye dusts off Zombies! Aliens! and the shimmered-up indie that followed. Both bands tour with seasoned lineups that keep tempos sharp and harmonies tight. Sunday start at 8 pm.
The Vogue in Broad Ripple is Indy’s classic art deco nightclub turned concert hall, around a thousand capacity with a wide stage and crisp, full-room sound. The main floor moves, side risers offer easy sightlines, and bars along the perimeter keep service quick. Load-in is smooth here, which bands love, and the neighborhood’s parking and late-night food make it a painless Sunday stop. It is a reliable home for indie, hip-hop, and legacy acts.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a theatrical concert that traces the duo’s rise from Queens folk clubs to Central Park, performed by a live band that nails the delicate harmonies and period textures. Archival visuals frame the songs without getting in the way of the performance. It moves from spare early tracks to lush late arrangements with care. Curtain at 7 pm makes this an easy Sunday night.
The Murat Theatre inside Old National Centre is a grand, seated house with Moorish Revival flourishes and warm acoustics that flatter acoustic guitars and close harmonies. Sightlines are clean from orchestra to balcony, and the staff keeps the aisles moving even on sold-out nights. It is downtown-adjacent with plenty of nearby parking, and it hosts everything from musicals to legacy concerts with equal polish.
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Beats For A Cause brings local selectors DJ BK and Bright Chaos together for a community-minded dance night, with proceeds going to Outreach Indy. The vibe is house and party-starting club cuts, mixed with a crate-digger’s ear you would expect from DJs tied to a record store scene. It is an early Friday kickoff at 7:30 that trades bottle service for neighborly energy and a good cause.
The 808 at Indy CD & Vinyl is an intimate room tucked into Broad Ripple’s longtime record shop, a simple stage, tight dance floor, and a sound system tuned for close-quarters groove. It pulls a friendly, music-first crowd, and staff know the regulars by name. Being steps from the bins means pre-show digging is part of the ritual. It is a low-frills, high-vibe spot where the community shows up.
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