Following a successful display of artifacts related to the classic musical White Christmas, the Great American Songbook Foundation is offering visitors a rare opportunity to view more seldom-seen items from its Songbook Library & Archives in a free temporary exhibition open through Feb. 27.

Two of Indiana’s premier vocal ensembles will reunite on stage for the first time in more than a decade when the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus and the Purdue Varsity Glee Club present a special collaborative concert on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater.

The heroic PAW Patrol pups are back in action at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and they need your help in Adventure Bay! In PAW Patrol: Adventure Play – open Jan. 31 through May 25 – children and families will join Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Zuma, and Tracker as they explore unique abilities, overcome challenges, and help friends in this epic adventure!  

Hoosier Icon John Mellencamp will embark on a landmark tour this summer—Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits will take place across 19 U.S. cities including a stop at Ruoff Music Center located in Noblesville, Indiana on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as part of the Coors Light Concert Series.

On January 31, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra welcomes acclaimed violinist Tim Fain for the premiere of composer Michael Shapiro’s Violin Concerto, At the Shore of the Sea.

The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is bringing Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, presented by the Indianapolis Foundation, to the stage. The play, coproduced with Syracuse Stage, runs from January 27 through February 22 on the OneAmerica Financial Stage.

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites will offer free admission on Jan. 19 at nearly all of its locations across the state, including three in central Indiana.

The Indy Dance Council is excited to debut the trailer and line-up for this year’s Indy Dance Film Fest at Kan-Kan Cinema in Indianapolis. This evening of short dance films from across the U.S. showcases the country’s vast array of talented filmmakers and performers with a passion for dance.

The Indianapolis Black Theater Company (IBTC) proudly announces the 2026 Indy Black Solo Fest, a four-night theatrical experience illuminating the legacy, artistry, and power of Black storytelling. Presented at The District Theatre from January 29th through February 1, 2026, this groundbreaking festival elevates solo performance into a ritual of music, memory, and liberation.

On a chilly December night at The Pit Stop in Indianapolis, the Sofar Sounds series delivered an evening that reminded everyone why live music in small spaces still feels sacred. Sofar Sounds’ model — to place artists and audiences in unexpected, up-close settings where attention to craft matters above all else — was in full effect, creating an atmosphere where even the faintest string pluck carried weight.

Hendricks Live! in downtown Plainfield is excited to welcome GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum in a rare acoustic set on Wednesday, April 8th. The Soul Asylum Acoustic performance is part of the Spring 2026 season.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will continue her book tour for 107 DAYS into 2026, including a stop at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in partnership with Barnes & Noble.

The Cabaret’s 2026 Spring-Summer Season promises to ignite Indianapolis with a bold fusion of Broadway star power, international artistry, and world-class jazz — all delivered in one of the most intimate and acclaimed performance spaces in the country.

Indianapolis hip-hop artist Rhetoryk didn’t grow into music through the typical industry pipeline. He didn’t attend a prestigious conservatory or rise from behind the boards of some major recording studio. Instead, his path began quietly — late nights in a dorm room at Ball State University, a microphone set up next to textbooks, and a young artist determined to find his voice. 

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre once again ushers in the holidays with the timeless tale that has captured hearts for generations. Now on stage, the theatre’s one-hour production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol blends the magic of live performance with the nostalgia of familiar carols, offering 10 festive performances through Dec. 22.

The Indianapolis Zoo continues to make an impact on global conservation by awarding $697,000 in grants to support 16 meaningful projects, which includes $290,000 specifically for new projects in 2025. The Indianapolis Zoo’s mission “to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world” empowers the Zoo to push the boundaries of what is possible to protect wild things in wild spaces.

Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer/songwriter Megan Moroney announces her forthcoming THE CLOUD 9 TOUR — a 2026 international headline run, which includes a stop at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.

This year’s selection includes the return of fan favorite “A Christmas Carol: Unscripted,” now in its 28th year running, along with the debut of “Die Hard Christmas: An Improvised Parody” and regularly-scheduled ComedySportz matches with a festive twist. Special stand-up and improv programming from guest artists will fill out the rest of the slate.

Anthony Nunziata has always had a voice made for Christmas. Warm yet soaring, filled with a cinematic shimmer, and rooted in a deep sense of storytelling — the Brooklyn-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter seems destined to soundtrack the season.

Hendricks Live! in downtown Plainfield is thrilled to announce the addition of legendary singer-songwriter Jim Messina on Saturday, March 21. This performance is part of the Spring 2026 season presented by Hendricks County Bank and Trust and supported by Hendricks Regional Health. Hendricks Live! will also host Classic Seger: Rock & Roll Never Forgets 2026 Live on Thursday, April 9.