The District Theatre

The District Theatre Live performing arts venue, with a mainstage and cabaret space, located in downtown Indianapolis. Please visit www.IndyDistrictTheatre.org for more information.
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Located at 627 Massachusetts Avenue in the arts and theater district of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, we are a live performing arts theatre known for premier plays that focus on all aspects of our community, outrageous comedies, and innovative productions. The District Theatre has two totally different and yet exciting stages. The large Indianapolis Foundation Main Stage and the more intimate ca

baret style Brian Payne Theatre. The District Theater serves soft drinks, beer, wine, and assorted snacks. Right next door and within easy walking distance are a variety of restaurants that will round out a fantastic date night of food and fun.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of reflection, liberation, resilience, and joy!At The District Theatre, we are pro...
06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of reflection, liberation, resilience, and joy!

At The District Theatre, we are proud to partner with Indianapolis Black Theatre Company (IBTC) to create space for Black artists, storytellers, and audiences to connect through the power of live performance.

As we honor this day, we encourage you to support the work and artistry of IBTC and grab your ticket for the upcoming production of "The Colored Museum" July 2-11: IndyDistrictTheatre.org 🎟️

06/18/2026
06/17/2026

Celebrate at The District Theatre with IBTC: "The Colored Museum" July 2-11, 2026 🎭

🌈 Make The District Theatre your Pride headquarters for the day!Located right on Mass Ave, we'll be gathering outside th...
06/12/2026

🌈 Make The District Theatre your Pride headquarters for the day!

Located right on Mass Ave, we'll be gathering outside the theatre to watch the parade and celebrate the energy, diversity, and joy of together.

Bring your friends, wear your brightest colors, wave your flags, and enjoy one of the best viewing spots along the route. 🎉 🏳️‍🌈 🍸

EVERY BRILLIANT THING is officially SOLD OUT. 🎉Thank you to everyone who grabbed a ticket, shared the event with a frien...
06/12/2026

EVERY BRILLIANT THING is officially SOLD OUT. 🎉

Thank you to everyone who grabbed a ticket, shared the event with a friend, and helped make this production such a success.

This remarkable show reminds us of the small, everyday things that make life worth celebrating, and we're thrilled that a full house will experience it together at The District Theatre.

Didn't get a ticket? Join us for future shows! We can't wait to welcome you.

⭐HIGHLY RECOMMEND⭐Don't miss your chance to experience Every Brilliant Thing, a funny, moving, and deeply human story ab...
06/11/2026

⭐HIGHLY RECOMMEND⭐

Don't miss your chance to experience Every Brilliant Thing, a funny, moving, and deeply human story about finding reasons to keep going, even when life gets hard.

🎟️ Limited performances remain - IndyDistrictTheatre.org
🚨FRIDAY is SOLD OUT🚨

Tonight - 7:30pm
June 12 - SOLD OUT
June 14 - 4:00pm

Just THREE more chances to see Ben Asaykwee in Every Brilliant Thing! Join us in the wonderful air conditioning for a he...
06/10/2026

Just THREE more chances to see Ben Asaykwee in Every Brilliant Thing! Join us in the wonderful air conditioning for a heartwarming play this weekend.
June 11, 7:30pm
June 12, 7:30pm - SOLD OUT
June 14, 4:00pm

Limited tickets available: IndyDistrictTheatre.org

Ben Asaykwee’s performance makes the production a unique and genuine experience.

THREE chances left to experience the show Indianapolis can't stop talking about.Four performances already sold out. Audi...
06/09/2026

THREE chances left to experience the show Indianapolis can't stop talking about.

Four performances already sold out. Audiences have laughed, cried, reflected, and walked out of the theatre still talking about what they just experienced.

Every Brilliant Thing turns a simple list into a powerful celebration of hope, resilience, and the small moments that make life worth living. With only 3 performances remaining in our intimate 60-seat Brian Payne Theatre, now is the time to secure your seat.

June 11 (7:30pm),
June 12 (7:30pm) , and
June 14 (4:00pm) with a talkback after the show

Starring Ben Asaykwee
Directed by Kevin Caraher

Tickets at IndyDistrictTheatre.org

06/07/2026

Only four more chances to see this BRILLIANT show ✨

EVERY BRILLIANT THING
🍦🌇💃🖼️🧠🧚🏼‍♀️🎢

June 7 at 4pm
June 11 at 7:30pm
June 12 at 7:30pm
June 14 at 4pm

Tickets at IndyDistrictTheatre.org

Starring
Directed by Kevin Caraher

06/06/2026

New art on display! 🎉🖼️🎉

Layer by layer, artist Philip Ramilo explores the ways memory, identity, grief and hope transform and shape our lives.

Drawing inspiration from tarot symbolism, street art, and personal experience, his mixed-media works invite viewers to find meaning in both what is lost and what is created new.

Now on view at the Frank & Katrina Basile Gallery at The District Theatre 🖼️🎉

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627 Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46204

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