Booking a conference venue in Indianapolis
This guide covers 63 mapped venues in Indianapolis, Indiana, what each one holds, and how attendees get to them. Lucas Oil Stadium is the largest room on record at 62,421 seats.
Lucas Oil Stadium states a capacity of 62,421. The dots show what event67 would bill at that head count, and where the price stops.
Venues in Indianapolis, by what they are for
Indianapolis has a recorded population of 891,484 (2024), inside the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area of about 2.2 million people.
Being the seat of government for Indiana means a steady base of public-sector and association meetings alongside whatever else is in town.
Across the city the dataset records 6 exhibition or convention halls, 1 dedicated conference and function space, 10 arenas and stadiums, 10 theatres and concert halls and 36 independent event spaces.
By type that is 36 event spaces, 6 stadiums, 5 theatres and 4 arenas, plus a longer tail below.
Exhibition and convention halls (6)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Oil Stadium | convention centre | 62,421 | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| Indiana Convention Center | convention centre | not published | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| University Place Hotel and Conference Center | convention centre | not published | 1.6 km (1 mi) |
| Overlook at the Fairgrounds Apartments | fairground | not published | 6.9 km (4.3 mi) |
| Indiana State Fair Coliseum | fairground | not published | 6.9 km (4.3 mi) |
| 4-H Exhibit Hall and Auditorium | exhibition centre | not published | 7.3 km (4.5 mi) |
Conference and function space (1)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Hotel & Conference Center | hotel with function space | not published | 12 km (7.2 mi) |
Arenas and stadiums (10)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainbridge Fieldhouse | arena | 18,165 | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Bush Stadium | stadium | 15,000 | 3.4 km (2.1 mi) |
| Hinkle Fieldhouse | arena | 9,100 | 8.4 km (5.2 mi) |
| Butler Bowl | stadium | 5,647 | 8.5 km (5.3 mi) |
| Kuntz Stadium | stadium | 5,257 | 3.6 km (2.2 mi) |
| Corteva Coliseum | arena | not published | 6.9 km (4.3 mi) |
| The Jungle | arena | not published | 1.5 km (0.9 mi) |
| Major Taylor Velodrome | stadium | not published | 6.9 km (4.3 mi) |
| The SportZone | stadium | not published | 14 km (8.6 mi) |
| Victory Field | stadium | not published | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
Theatres and concert halls (10)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilbert Circle Theatre | concert hall | 1,786 | 0.1 km (0.1 mi) |
| Old National Centre | theatre | not published | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Madam Walker Legacy Center | performing-arts centre | not published | 1.1 km (0.7 mi) |
| Indiana Repertory Theater | theatre | not published | 0.3 km (0.2 mi) |
| Clowes Memorial Hall | performing-arts centre | not published | 8.1 km (5 mi) |
| Hilbert Circle Theater | theatre | not published | 0.1 km (0.1 mi) |
| Indianapolis Art Center | performing-arts centre | not published | 12 km (7.6 mi) |
| The Vogue | theatre | not published | 11 km (7 mi) |
| Harrison Center for the Arts | performing-arts centre | not published | 2.2 km (1.4 mi) |
| Irving Theater | theatre | not published | 7.2 km (4.5 mi) |
Independent event spaces (36)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Theater | event space | not published | 5.9 km (3.7 mi) |
| Indiana Theatre | event space | not published | 0.3 km (0.2 mi) |
| Hine Hall Auditorium | event space | 374 | 1.5 km (0.9 mi) |
| Biltwell Event Center | event space | not published | 2.2 km (1.4 mi) |
| Habig Station | event space | not published | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) |
| Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs | event space | not published | 2.8 km (1.7 mi) |
| The Heirloom at N.K. Hurst | event space | not published | 1.4 km (0.9 mi) |
| Slippery Noodle Inn | event space | not published | 0.7 km (0.4 mi) |
| Fountain Square Theatre | event space | not published | 2.4 km (1.5 mi) |
| Rivoli Theater | event space | not published | 4.2 km (2.6 mi) |
| Central Lodge Number 1 | event space | not published | 3.4 km (2.1 mi) |
| Diamond Wedding Chapel | event space | not published | 5.4 km (3.4 mi) |
| Duke’s Indy | event space | not published | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| fern | event space | not published | 2.1 km (1.3 mi) |
| Historic Saint Joseph Hall | event space | not published | 1.2 km (0.7 mi) |
| The Crane Bay Event Center | event space | not published | 1.4 km (0.9 mi) |
| the nest | event space | not published | 3.4 km (2.1 mi) |
| Athenæum | event space | not published | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Columbia Club | event space | not published | 0.1 km (0.1 mi) |
| English's Opera House | event space | not published | 0.1 km (0.1 mi) |
| Hillcrest Country Club | event space | not published | 14 km (8.9 mi) |
| Indianapolis City Market | event space | not published | 0.4 km (0.2 mi) |
| Indianapolis Masonic Temple | event space | not published | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| Scottish Rite Cathedral | event space | not published | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| The Cabaret | event space | not published | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) |
| The Hi-Fi Indy Annex | event space | not published | 2.3 km (1.4 mi) |
| Radio Radio | event space | not published | 2.4 km (1.5 mi) |
| Champions Pavilion | event space | not published | 6.9 km (4.3 mi) |
| Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion | event space | not published | 6.8 km (4.2 mi) |
| Ode’s Event Center | event space | not published | 8.3 km (5.2 mi) |
| South Pavilion | event space | not published | 6.7 km (4.2 mi) |
| The Barn at Silverstone Farm | event space | not published | 20 km (13 mi) |
| The Hoosier Dome | event space | not published | 2.9 km (1.8 mi) |
| Visionloft | event space | not published | 1.5 km (0.9 mi) |
| West Pavilion | event space | not published | 6.8 km (4.2 mi) |
| White Rabbit Cabaret | event space | not published | 2.4 km (1.5 mi) |
Every venue mapped in Indianapolis appears above. The ones with enough published detail to be worth reading have their own guide and are linked; the rest are named here, which is honest about what the record holds without giving each of them a page made of three facts.
Where an exhibition fits
6 venues in Indianapolis are classified as exhibition or convention space. They are the only rooms here designed around a floor plan rather than a seating plan.
- Lucas Oil Stadium62,421 seats
- Indiana Convention Centersize not published
- University Place Hotel and Conference Centersize not published
- Overlook at the Fairgrounds Apartmentssize not published
- Indiana State Fair Coliseumsize not published
- 4-H Exhibit Hall and Auditoriumsize not published
Capacities are the figure the venue or an encyclopaedia entry published. They are usually the seated maximum, and the same room in banquet or reception layout can differ by half. Confirm the layout you want before you plan around a number.
Arrival logistics
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 13 km (8.1 mi) out — a normal airport transfer, worth an hour in the run of show on the first morning.
The city runs on Indianapolis time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). Schedules published in one zone and read in another are the most common cause of a half-empty first session.
Greenwood, Avon and Plainfield are close enough to draw from for a day rate, and to fall back on if Indianapolis has nothing free on your dates.
- Nearest major airport
- IND
- Indianapolis International Airport, 13 km (8.1 mi)
- Local time
- UTC−4
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis, in September
- City population, 2024
- 891,484
- 2.2 million across the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Who else books Indianapolis
Indianapolis already carries Gen Con, InConJunction, National Concert Band Festival or Music for All National Festival on a recurring basis, which tells you the city can absorb an event of that shape.
- Gen Conrecurring event, since 1968
- InConJunctionrecurring event, since 1981
- National Concert Band Festivalmusic festival, since 1992
- Music for All National Festivalmusic festival, since 2007
- BUTTER Fine Art Fairrecurring event, since 2021
Recorded in Wikidata, which covers event series with an encyclopaedia entry. It is a floor rather than a full calendar for Indianapolis, and it is not a listing service — check dates with the organiser.
What to check before you commit
Choice is not the constraint here
With 63 venues mapped, availability rarely fails. What fails is comparison: shortlist on capacity and distance from the airport first, and only then start touring.
Check the city calendar first
Indianapolis carries recurring shows including Gen Con, InConJunction and National Concert Band Festival. Hotel rates and venue availability move sharply around them, so pick your dates against that calendar rather than against your own.
A worked example, sized to Indianapolis
Take 950 people through the door in Indianapolis — sized to Lucas Oil Stadium, the largest stated capacity in the Indianapolis dataset. The first 50 activated attendees are free on every event, so only the rest are billed, and the total stops moving at 1,000 however many more turn up.
- activated attendees
- 950activated attendees
- billable, after the first 50 are free
- 900billable, after the first 50 are free
- for the whole event, at $5 each
- $4,500for the whole event, at $5 each
You are billed for people, not for the venue, so the room you choose in Indianapolis does not change this figure. Nothing is charged for an attendee who registers and never opens the app.
Which kind of event this suits
With a stated ceiling of 62,421 seats, Indianapolis can carry a full trade show or a multi-track annual meeting without splitting the audience across buildings.
- trade shows and exhibitions
6 exhibition or convention halls mean a booth plan is possible in Indianapolis without renting a marquee.
- multi-track conferences
A 62,421-seat room carries a plenary with breakouts running alongside it.
- association annual meetings
An association meeting needs one big room, several small ones and a hotel block, which is the combination Indianapolis is set up for.
- festivals
An arena or stadium floor at 62,421 takes an audience no conference venue in Indianapolis can.
- sports tournaments
The same rooms already run fixtures, so load-in and crowd flow are solved.
Where this data comes from
- GeoNames, CC BY 4.0
- US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates
- Wikidata, CC0
- Geographic data © GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
- Venue data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
- US population figures are US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates.
- Retrieved 3 September 2026. event67 has no commercial relationship with any venue listed.
Last updated
What it costs
- Free up to 50
- activated attendees, on one live event
- $5
- per activated attendee beyond 50
- $4,750
- the most one event can ever cost, whatever happens past 1,000
Activated means the person claimed their invite and opened the app. Not when you import them, not when the invite is delivered, and not if they register and stay home.
Questions people actually ask
How much is event67 for a 950-attendee Indianapolis conference?
950 activated attendees means 900 billable after the free 50, so $4,500 for the event. The price is $5 per activated attendee beyond the first 50, and the total for one event stops at $4,750 however many more attend. Activated means the person claimed their invite and opened the app. Not when you import them, not when the invite is delivered, and not if they register and stay home.
What is the largest venue in Indianapolis?
Of the 63 venues mapped in Indianapolis, the largest stated capacity belongs to Lucas Oil Stadium at 62,421. Capacities in open data are the figure the venue itself published, and they are the seated number rather than a standing or exhibition figure, so confirm the layout you actually want before you plan around it.
Does Indianapolis have a convention centre?
Yes — 6 venues are classified as exhibition or convention space in Indianapolis, including Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center and University Place Hotel and Conference Center. Exhibition halls are booked by floor area rather than by seat, so ask for the hall sheet with column spacing and load-in access rather than a capacity number.
Which airport do attendees fly into for Indianapolis?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about 13 km (8.1 mi) from the city. It is the highest-traffic airport within reach in this dataset. Local time is America/Indiana/Indianapolis; publish every session in that zone and let attendees' phones convert it.
What happens under 50 attendees?
One live event with up to 50 activated attendees costs nothing. Beyond that it is $5 per activated attendee beyond the first 50, and the total for one event stops at $4,750 however many more attend. Activated means the person claimed their invite and opened the app. Not when you import them, not when the invite is delivered, and not if they register and stay home.
What events already happen in Indianapolis?
Recurring shows recorded for Indianapolis include Gen Con, InConJunction, National Concert Band Festival and Music for All National Festival. This list comes from Wikidata and covers series with an encyclopaedia entry, so it is a floor rather than a full calendar. Check your dates against it: hotel rates and venue availability both move around a returning show.
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Running something in Indianapolis?
Set the schedule, invite the room and watch who actually turns up. Free for your first 50 activated attendees, on one live event.