Events in Indianapolis in August 2026
Indianapolis has 12 sourced events in August 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Indianapolis calendar for August 2026 leads with these:
- Gen Con - SaturdayAug 1Indiana Convention Center · Source: SeatGeek
- Beetlejuice Jr. - The MusicalAug 1Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center · Source: SeatGeek
- Gen Con - SundayAug 2Indiana Convention Center · Source: SeatGeek
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
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Summer Stock Stage: Dear Evan Hansen
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 6 - Aug 8
Drum Corps International 2026 World Championship Prelims
Lucas Oil Stadium. Music · Other.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 6
The Psychedelic Furs with Special Guests Living Colour
Old National Centre. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 7 - Aug 23
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- Aug 13 - Aug 16
Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration 2026
A celebration of African American life and culture with lectures, community fairs, special events, and concerts featuring major music stars.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
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