Events in Indianapolis — December 2026 (226 Things to Do)

December 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana brings 226 live events across the city, led by music (58), theater (49), comedy (36). 7 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Indianapolis in December 2026?

There are 226 events in Indianapolis, Indiana in December 2026, including 2026 IMPD Homicide & Major Investigations School at Indiana State Police Post (8:00 AM), Love Actually In Concert at Old National Centre (7:30 PM), Indianapolis Speed Dating for Singles Age 39-59 UPLAND BEER - Fountain S at Upland FSQ Brewery (6:00 PM), Indianapolis Speed Dating for Singles Age 25-45 UPLAND BEER - Fountain Sq at Upland FSQ Brewery (7:30 PM). Browse the full December 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Indianapolis in December 2026?

Yes — 7 December 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Indianapolis. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Indianapolis for a specific date in December 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Indianapolis, Indiana with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow December 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Indianapolis — December 2026

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2026 IMPD Homicide & Major Investigations School

Love Actually In Concert

Indianapolis Speed Dating for Singles Age 39-59 UPLAND BEER - Fountain S

Indianapolis Speed Dating for Singles Age 25-45 UPLAND BEER - Fountain Sq

When the Essay Stops Working: Assessment in the Age of AI

Trad Tuesdays!

Special Event: Jonnie W

AGC of Indiana Holiday Celebration 2026

Bingo!

Sensory Friendly Hours

IU Indianapolis Jaguars Men's Basketball vs. Robert Morris

MashCraft Trivia Delaware

Upstairs at Helium: Ray Lau

Special Event: Dustin Nickerson

Iluka

WTTS Rock To Read: Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary The Torch Tour

Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Language for Effective Teacher Feedback

Members-Only Hour in Santa's Village

December Real Estate Masterclass | Roots Realty Co.

Dance2Fit Class w/ Jessica James in Indianapolis, IN

Altered Thurzdaze w/ Austeria

Free Fall Coworking Series at Industrious

Special Event: Dustin Nickerson

Mojo Brookzz Outta Pocket Comedy Tour 2026 (18+)

Yheti x Toadface

Upstairs at Helium: Ray Lau

Rock-A-Block Presents Comedy Night Starring Ruben Ramirez!

Riot Ten

Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Members-Only Hour in Santa's Village

IU Indianapolis Jaguars Women's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

A Christmas Carol (Recommended for 3rd grade and above)

The Magic of Christmas

MODELE live at The 808

Chayce Beckham

PITP: An Evening Of Drone at The 808

Special Event: Dustin Nickerson

Winter Art Sale

Special Event: D'Lai

aurorawave

Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

Holiday on the Ave.: Feat. The Spinners Legacy Revue

Upstairs at Helium: Ray Lau

Thought Process w/ rsrch chmcls @ The Mousetrap - December 5, 2026

A Christmas Carol (Recommended for 3rd grade and above)

Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

IU Indianapolis Jaguars Men's Basketball vs. Oakland

Big Ten Pregame VIP Hospitality

Holiday Wine Bottle (includes the wine) Decoupage at The Rejoicing Vine

The Magic of Christmas

2026 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game

Big Red Liquors Bourbon Expo & Rare Bourbon Lottery 2026

Pouya - The Forever Glades Tour

Special Event: Martin Amini

Upstairs at Helium: Jonathan Van Halem

Crochet Circles

A Christmas Carol (Recommended for 3rd grade and above)

Evergreen Wreath Making Class with Wine, Charcuterie, Cheese

English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)

2026 IMPD Homicide & Major Investigations School

2026 IMPD Homicide & Major Investigations School

Love Actually In Concert

Love Actually In Concert

Indianapolis Speed Dating for Singles Age 39-59 UPLAND BEER - Fountain S

Indianapolis Speed Dating for Singles Age 39-59 UPLAND BEER - Fountain S

Indianapolis Speed Dating for Singles Age 25-45 UPLAND BEER - Fountain Sq

Indianapolis Speed Dating for Singles Age 25-45 UPLAND BEER - Fountain Sq

When the Essay Stops Working: Assessment in the Age of AI

When the Essay Stops Working: Assessment in the Age of AI

Trad Tuesdays!

Trad Tuesdays!

Special Event: Jonnie W