It’s almost that time of year all of the Swifties have been waiting for… Taylor Swift is coming to town! Taylor will perform at Lucas Oil Stadium for three nights – November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and Indianapolis is ready for it (see what I did there?). What makes this so special is Indianapolis is her last stop of the US leg of the Eras Tour. Whether you got tickets to a show or not, there are a lot of Taylor Swift-themed activities and events for everyone to enjoy around Indianapolis. Check out our list of 13 events to celebrate Taylor Swift in Indianapolis!
Swiftie Night Painting Party
Where: UPaint Pottery Studio | 3113 W Smith Valley Rd D, Greenwood, IN 46142
When: October 25th from 6:00-9:00 pm
About: The Swiftie Night Painting Party will be a bedazzling time! You will be painting Swiftie pottery themed designs, making BFF bracelets at the bracelet bar, playing trivia, enjoying snacks, and jamming to Taylor’s songs. And this event in Greenwood isn’t the only UPaint party! They will be held on October 24th and 25th at all uPaint locations. A $15 reservation is required to attend, and this includes the bracelet bar, snacks, and trivia.
Taylor Swift Trivia
Where: Four Finger Distillery | 634 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
When: October 30th at 7:00 pm
About: Head to Four Finger Distillery for Taylor Swift Trivia night on October 30th. Think you know all things Taylor? Prove it! Prizes will be given to the top Swiftie teams. Give them a call at 317-974-9862 for more information.
Hear It In The Silence: A Taylor Swift Silent Disco
Where: The Garage Food Hall | 906 Carrollton Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
When: Thursday, October 31st from 5:00-9:00 pm
About: I’ve always wanted to go to a silent disco, and dancing to TS music would be so much fun! At the Hear It In The Silence: A Taylor Swift Silent Disco, a free event hosted by Garage Food Hall, “step into a world of Enchanted melodies with a room just for Swifties where the music will play, but only through your headphones. With a DJ spinning Taylor’s biggest hits and deep cuts, you’ll be feeling Fearless all night long! Silent Disco headphones will be available on a first come, first serve basis.” And come dressed up as your favorite Taylor era, because it is Halloween after all.
Taylorween
Where: HIFI | 1043 Virginia Ave UNIT 4, Indianapolis, IN 46203
When: October 31st at 8:00 pm
About: After you’re done taking the kiddos trick-or-treating, say goodbye to the babysitter and head to the HIFI for Taylorween! This concert experience with Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience will make you feel like you’re at the Eras tour concert. Tickets are $30 the day of the show, and VIP tickets are $60. Check out the Facebook event for more information.
Swiftie Par-TAY
Where: The Children’s Museum | 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
When: Friday, November 1st from 10:00 am-3:00 pm
About: The Swiftie Par-TAY at the Children’s Museum is for Swifties big and small! According to the event page, you can get your photo taken with the iconic CM dinosaurs all decked out to welcome Taylor to Indy, trade friendship bracelets with museum staff and fellow Swifties, shake it off in Taylor-themed dance parties in the Sunburst Atrium, and make bedazzled slime and watch the whole place shimmer! Tickets are purchased on the Children’s Museum website.
Baseb(All) Too Well Pre-Party
Where: Victory Field | 501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
When: November 1st and 2nd from 3:00-7:00 pm
About: The Baseb(All) Too Well concert pre-party is packed full of fun. General admission tickets are $50 and their VIP tickets are $75. Make sure you check the website to see what you get with your ticket! The general admission tickets include “unlimited access to the We Are Never Getting Back Together nacho bar and Fearless fried chicken tender station, plus Red velvet cupcakes for dessert.” There will also be temporary tattoos, photo booths, bracelet trading, and of course, music and group sing-alongs!
Swift Nights: A Taylor Swift Party
Where: 8th Day Distillery | 1125 E Brookside Ave Suite D06, Indianapolis, IN 46202
When: November 1st and 2nd from 4:00-11:00 pm
About: The Swift Nights: A Taylor Swift Party, held on night one and night two of the Eras tour, is a free event. And it has all the usual Taylor Swift-themed fun, including bracelet crafting and swapping, themed cocktails, photo opportunities, yummy snacks, and TS tunes.
Blooms & Beats: A Flower Workshop & Mocktail/Cocktail Experience
Where: Flower Boys | 702 Lexington Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
When: November 1st and 2nd from 2:00-6:00 pm
About: Blooms & Beats: A Flower Workshop & Mocktail/Cocktail Experience is another celebration with a twist. You can create your very own flower crown or wrapped bouquet inspired by one of Taylor’s Eras. Each ticket includes an Enchanted-themed mocktail or cocktail provided by Mixo Indy. Tickets start at $48.
Tay-Trail
Where: Fountain Fletcher District | 1105 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46203
When: November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
About: This is not your typical T-Swift party! The Tay-Trail, hosted all through Fountain Fletcher District, is a great way to explore the area during Taylor Weekend. “Follow the Invisible String on the Tay-Trail in Fountain Fletcher, a walking tour through the historic Fountain Fletcher District with activations along the way!” There are free activations as well as ticketed events, and I highly recommend heading to the website for all the info.
Wildest Era
Where: Indianapolis Zoo | 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
When: November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd from 2:00-6:00 pm
About: The Indianapolis Zoo is in it’s Wildest Era, and they want you to celebrate with them. Tickets are being offered to the public at a special discounted rate of $19.89 – get it? No reservation is required, and admission to this fun event includes access to the Zoo and is free for Zoo members. Check out their website for all the details!
Swift + Shimmer Pre-Party
Where: The Hairloom at N.K. Hurst | 230 W McCarty St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
When: November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd from 3:00-7:00 pm
About: With a parking lot connected to Lucas Oil Stadium, the Swift + Shimmer Pre-Party is the perfect place to pre-party before the concert begins. Tickets are $95 for general admission, and VIP tickets are $150. Your tickets include on-theme photo opportunities, music, delicious food, and mocktails provided by Crystal Signature Events.
Beads and Brunch
Where: Mesh on Mass | 725 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
When: November 2nd and 3rd from 11:00 am-3:00 pm
About: Head to Mesh on Mass for Beads and Brunch, a “brunch experience that will never go out of style. Create your own friendship bracelets and immerse yourself in an afternoon inspired by the music and magic of an era-defining superstar.” Limited spots are available so click on the event link to snag your table before they sell out!
Party on the Plaza
Where: Bicentennial Unity Plaza | 117 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
When: November 2nd and 3rd from 12:00-5:00 pm
About: All ages are welcome at the Party on the Plaza, located at the Bicentennial Unity Plaza, adjacent to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indy. It will be an “unforgettable experience with a variety of exciting activities including food and themed beverages, bracelet making, makeup stations, photo opportunities, DJ entertainment, food trucks, and local vendors.” This event is free!
Share with us! Which Taylor Swift-themed event are you going to enjoy around Indianapolis?
