We in the Midwest know the drill by now. Fall always ignites the antsiness that’s festered as we’ve opted for air-conditioning over the blistering sun. Riding the incoming infusion of cool air, we’ll go to apple orchards, carve jack-o’-lanterns, order the much-argued-over pumpkin spice latte and, obviously, feast on a slow cooker’s worth of chili.
As you make plans to frolic in all things fall, let IndyStar help fill out your arts and entertainment calendar. We’ve got our annual roundup of new concerts and films and accompanying eats you shouldn’t miss. And this year, we’ve taken an even deeper dive into the stories behind Indianapolis culture.
We talked to the guides behind some of the city’s best walking tours. We offer tips to people who’d like to buy local art. We asked chefs how they create food arrangements so lovely that you can hardly bring yourself to dig in. And we ferreted out top classes that teach you to make your own artistic creations. (Who will have the best Christmas and holiday gifts now? You — that’s who.)
Find these stories and schedules for many of central Indiana’s performing arts organizations below. Much of this information also will appear in our 2025 Fall Arts Guide, in the Aug. 24 print edition with a cover with art by Indianapolis artist Derrick Carter. (If you weren’t able to grab a copy, you can read here about how Carter developed his sand-based art form after a tragedy almost took his life.)
Here are the links you’ll want to bookmark.
Fall things to do around Indianapolis
This Indy newsletter has the best shows, art and eats
Broadway, pop, theater, dance and more
Find the 2025-26 season schedules of several central Indiana performing arts organizations below.
Contact IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni at 317-444-7339 or d.bongiovanni@indystar.com. Sign up here for the newsletter she curates about things to do and ways to explore Indianapolis. Find her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter: @domenicareports.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Things to do in Indianapolis for fall 2025: Concerts, restaurants, events
Reporting by Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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