Black Circle Calendar
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Snakepit Productions Presents Indy Metal Fest
Indy Metal Fest 2026 lineup has been announced!
Belles & Chimes Split-Flipper & Doom Metal Yoga
Belles and Chimes is teaming up with @katiblackyoga for Doom Metal Yoga & Split-Flipper Tournament Sunday June 14th @blackcircleindy 1:00pm
- Doom Metal Yoga / $ 30
2:30pm - Split-Flipper Warmup / 2:00pm Start !! Pinball Tournament Entry $1.00 & B.Y.O. (Bring Your Own Quarters) ALL HUMANS INVITED - ALL AGES WELCOME
Ill @beaconindy WILL BE OPEN @ 3:30pm
Stranger Attractions & PBR Presents Heavy Metal Karaoke
Alright all you Karaoke Killers!! Here's the updated dates for our next 3 rounds of HEAVY METAL KARAOKE at @blackcircleindy
Stranger Attractions Presents Wraith
JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
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Our favorite Thrash fiends from northern Indiana
WRAITH are returning to Black Circle on Friday, June 19th with an absolutely RIPPING LINEUP featuring Massachusetts' High Command, Detroit Heavy Metal maniacs WANTED and local thrash attackers Salivus !!
Tickets on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
Sapphic Social Indy Presents Leatherdyke Night
Sapphic Social Indy is celebrating Leatherdyke culture this Pride.
Tickets in bio.
Leather is a part of sapphic history and culture. We honor that by creating spaces that are playful, intentional, and unapologetic.
Entertainment Line-up
Sounds by DJ Kendra Stoned
Bootblacking by Bea and Marta
Ropes Demo by Rachel
Performance by Strawberry Panic & Friends
History & Images prepared by @femmevfoe @sruhbruh @mx_kins
Christian Death Presents The Baby Bats Parade
The final dates for #thebabybatsparade, check it
out below or on our official website ® linked in bio.
Stay tuned.
@christiandeath.official @maitrichristiandeath @descartesakant
@genelovesjezebelofficial @blackseasonwitch
06.28.2026 - Electric Haze, Worcester, MA
#christiandeath #gothic #rock #music
April 30
06.03.2026 - Red flag, St. Louis, MO.
06.04.2026 - Xray Arcade, Milwaukee, WI
06.05.2026 - Crucible, Madison, WI
06.06.2026 - Harpo's, Detroit, MI
06.07.2026 - Woodward theatre, Cincinnati,
06.08.2026 - Record Bar, Kansas City, MO
06.10.2026 - The Vanguard, Tulsa OK
06.11.2026 - Come & Take It, Austin, TX
06.12.2026 - The Rock Box, San Antonio, TX
06.13.2026 - RBC, Dallas, TX
06.14.2026 - White Oak Music Hall, Houston
06.16.2026 - Culture Shock, Atlanta, GA
06.18.2026 - QXT, Newark, NJ
06.19.2026 - Webster Theatre, Hartford, CT
06.20.2026 - Jewel-Manchester, MH
06.21.2026 - Acruz Events, Pawtucket, RI
06.24.2026 - WC Social Club, W. Chicago, IL
06.25.2026 - Black Circle, Indianapolis, IN
06.26.2026 - A&R Music Hall, Columbus, OH
06.27.2026 - The Vortex, Akron, OH
The Congregation Presents Elijah Scott
Very excited to announce the In A Bar Somewhere
Summer Tour 2026.
Thank you to all my fans who have supported me so far on this amazing journey - I can't wait to see you all out on the road.
Tickets on sale Friday, March 27 at 10AM (Local Time).
VIP Meet & Greet Upgrades (does NOT include a show ticket) also go on sale Friday, March 27.
For all tickets and Meet & Greets, please use the link in my bio.
ELIJAH SCOTT: In A Bar Somewhere Tour
FRI JUN 26TH 2026
DOORS: 7:00 PM
EVENT: 7:30 PM
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES
LOCATION:
Black Circle
2201 E 46th St
Indianapolis IN 46205
Stranger Attractions & PBR Presents Heavy Metal Karaoke
Alright all you Karaoke Killers!! Here's the updated dates for our next 3 rounds of HEAVY METAL KARAOKE at @blackcircleindy
Stranger Attractions Presents Sparta
JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
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El Paso, Texas' rock band @spartaband are coming to @blackcircleindy on Sunday, July 5th!!!
Stranger Attractions Presents The Convalescence
JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
Midwest Symphonic Deathcore dealers @theconvalescenceofficial returns to @blackcircleindy on Wednesday, July 8th with @squidhammermetal and @mantraofmorta!!!
= Tickets on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
*We need local support on this, so dm us if you're interested in playing
Stranger Attractions Presents Anvil
* JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
Canadian Heavy Metal legends @anvil.metal are bringing their POUNDING THE PAST TOUR to @blackcircleindy on Friday, July 10th!! On this special tour the set list will feature songs from their first 3 albums (1980-1983)
Joining them on this run are New Jersey's @midnitehellion and more!!
Tickets on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
The Congregation Presents Entheos and Crystal Lake
We will be co-headlining in select cities this summer with Crystal Lake. Tickets are on sale now at www.entheosofficial.com LINK IN BIO
6/04/2026 Sanctuary - Detroit, MI*
6/06/2026 Piranha Bar (Upstairs) - Montreal, QC*
6/13/2026 Capital City Music Hall - Harrisburg, PA
7/11/2026 Metro Music Hall - Salt Lake City, UT
7/16/2026 Black Circle - Indianapolis, IN
*Entheos only
The Congregation Presents MC Chris
@_mcchris LIVE in the midwest
July 15 #columbus
July 17 #indianapolis
July 19 #lansingmi
July 20 #westchicago
July 21 #madison
July 23 lowa City
The Congregation Presents Upon A Burning Body
SAT JULY 18
@yourselfband LIVE at @blackcircleindy
@uponaburningbodyofficial
Post Fest Presents PRE.face to post. festival
PRE:face to post. festival+
If you're into post-rock, ambient, shoegaze, and cinematic sets, this is gonna be a special night.
@blackcircleindy in Indianapolis, IN
17 July 22 5PM - All Ages
Tickets available in all bios.
Huge thanks to @idlestarproductions and sponsors @soothsayerhotsauce + @chasebliss for helping make this happen.
Stranger Attractions Presents Six Feet Under
JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
Death Metal Legends SIX FEET UNDER (featuring ex CANNIBAL CORPSE members Chris Barnes & Jack Owen are coming to @blackcircleindy on Friday, August 14th on the second leg of the "DECADES IN THE GRAVE TOUR" with @fumingmouth and Indy's own filth fiends @flesherdeathmetal !!! And to round out this amazing night, @1body6graves will open up this KILLER evening of BRUTALITY
Tickets on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
Stranger Attractions Presents REZN
JUST ANNOUNCED!!! •
Our favorite Psychedelic Stalwarts from Chicago @rezzzn are returning to @blackcircleindy on Wednesday, August 19th with @lumeband and @isolationdrillsmusic
3 Tickets on sale Friday at 10am est
Stranger Attractions Presents HELL IS REAL FEST
JUST ANNOUNCED
We are absolutely thrilled to bring you our most blasphemous show yet,
HELL IS REAL FEST on Saturday, August 22nd!!!
Featuring bands from the US and beyond, all converging for one day of PURE METAL MADNESS at our beloved @blackcircleindy
PROFANATICA (US) @profanaticaofficial
MORBOSIDAD (US) @morbosidadofficial
BLACK ALTAR (Poland/UK) @blackaltarband
CLOAK (US) @cloak_atlanta
POLTERGEIST (US) @poltergeist_apparition
ANGEL MASSACRE (US) @angelmassacreofficial
*more bands tba
$30 advance tickets
on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
ALL AGES!!!
Stranger Attractions Presents Veilcaste
Veilcaste - Hellward Release Show -
CROP / LORDSHIP / ATAVISTIC DECAY
Monolord
JUST ANNOUNCED!!!!
The mighty @monolordofficial are returning to @blackcircleindy on Thursday, September 10th with the amazing @khemmisdoom !!
Tickets are on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
https://facebook.com/events/s/stranger-attractions-presents-/786733734169167/
*Local support has been chosen for this, and will be announced soon, so please do not inquire about getting added to the show
#strangerattractionspresents #blackcircle #indianapolis #livenusic #doom #sludge #monolord #khemmis
The Congregation Presents Opal in Sky
OPAL IN SKY &8 COMING BACK TO AMERICA with special guests LEVELS & MIRRORCELL
* live in #midwest #columbus
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#indianapolis
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#westchicago
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#Madison
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Industria Collective Presents Marcal
Presenting: Marcal
Esteemed techno producer, @marcal _ comes through to
@blackcircleindy on his US tour. Hailing from Goina, Brazil -
@marcal_
_ blends captivating grooves with psychedelic atmospheres
and avant-garde outlook, creating unique and immersive auditory experiences.
Detroit based selector - @duck_trash - makes their return to Indy. With a cutting edge style of long blend composite mixing - Duck trash leverages juxtaposition to create a journey for listeners by combining familiar elements into something brand new.
Pulling up for the home team is @mestizo_nbeats + @di_petito
Lighting installments provided by @djlovergrl + @mtproductions5
Photos by @livvypixx
#indianapolis #electronicmusic #club
Stygian Bough
💥 JUST ANNOUNCED 💥
Doom Collective STYGIAN BOUGH (Bell Witch X Erik Moggridge ) are coming to Black Circle on Tuesday, June 9th with singer/songwriter PATRICK WALKER (performing a solo @40wattsunmusic set) and Indy Doom dealers Apostle of Solitude !!!
🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
Stranger Attractions Presents Internal Bleeding
VENUE CHANGE!! *
Our previously announced June 5th show with @internal_bleeding @swornenemynyc and @flesherdeathmetal is now at @blackcircleindy and injected with more violence courtesy of @deathsdoor_in and @doglock.in
This is going to get ROWDY!! Go grab your tickets and LETS GET IT
ALL AGES!!
Stranger Attractions Presents Bonginator
JUST ANNOUNCED!!
@bonginator.ma are back at @blackcircleindy on Wednesday, June 3rd with @frogmallet @tornopendeathcore and @cutbyshards317
Stranger Attractions & 317 Shows Presents CONJURER (UK)!!
MON JUN 1ST 2026
DOORS: 7:00 PM
EVENT: 7:30 PM
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES
LOCATION:
Black Circle
2201 E 46th St
Indianapolis IN 46205
SUPPORTING ACTS:
Sadness
Pains
Snooze
Stranger Attractions & 317 Shows Presents Conjurer
MONDAY, JUNE 1ST AT BLACK CIRCLE!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, UK LEGENDS CONJURER ARE COMING TO INDIANAPOLIS IN JUST A FEW SHORT WEEKS. LOCAL GRINDCORE HEROES VEMANA HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE BILL. THIS LINEUP IS IRRESPONSIBLY INSANE.
@conjureruk (Rugby, UK Sludge / Post-Metal)
@sadness.music (US Blackgaze)
@wearesnooze (Chicago Mathcore)
@painsusa (Rockford, IL Grindcore)
@vemana317 (Indy Grindcore)
ALL AGES. DOORS: 7:00. MUSIC: 7:30.
$20 ADV. $25 DOS.
TICKET LINK IN BIO.
2201 E 46TH ST.
Huge bucket list band. Crazy lineup. Let's pack our BC on a Monday!
The Sunday Show Comedy Showcase
Join us for the always funny, always FREE Sunday Show comedy showcase at BC!
Open at 7pm for drinks and to get settled in your seats.
Show at 8pm
All ages | Free
Three Wheel Horse
THREE WHEEL HORSE LIVE! May 30 at The Black Circle in Indianapolis - don't miss this one - tickets are live! We will be joined by Mr. Asylum and Midwest Martyr - going to be a crazy show!!
317 Shows Presents Start Today
FRIDAY, MAY 29TH AT BLACK CIRCLE!
317 Shows Presents:
LOS ANGELES' NEWEST HARDCORE POWERHOUSE HITS INDIANAPOLIS.
RTR SWEETHEARTS. STACKED BILL. BE THERE.
@starttodayhc (Los Angeles Hardcore)
@whatcounts (Indiana Straight Edge)
@sickoftalkin (indiana Hardcore)
@dysform (NEW Louisville Hardcore)
@tatakaeband (Indianapolis Emo)
ALL AGES! $15 ADV. $20 DOS CASH!
DOORS: 7:00. MUSIC: 7:30.
2201 E 46th St.
No better way to end the month. Bring your friends. Bring someone who's never been to a show. Mosh with style! And always bring the love and respect for the venue and each other!
Stranger Attractions & PBR Presents Heavy Metal Karaoke
Alright all you Karaoke Killers!! Here's the updated dates for our next 3 rounds of HEAVY METAL KARAOKE at @blackcircleindy
Stranger Attractions Presents SUFFOCATION!!
TUE MAY 26TH 2026
DOORS: 7:00 PM
EVENT: 7:30 PM
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES
LOCATION:
Black Circle
2201 E 46th St
Indianapolis IN 46205
SUPPORTING ACTS:
Rituaal
Tomb Sentinel
Stranger Attractions Presents DRI
And another wicked announcement!! Spike hit
us up, and they needed a last minute show on their current tour, and we said HELL YES!!
Monday, May 25th, we are stoked to announce MEMORIAL DAY MAYHEM with legendary crossover thrash titans @dri_band !!!
Come out and rage!! Tickets on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
Stranger Attractions & 317 Shows Presents PORTRAYAL OF GUILT!!
SUN MAY 24TH 2026
DOORS: 5:00 PM
EVENT: 6:00 PM
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES
LOCATION:
Black Circle
2201 E 46th St
Indianapolis IN 46205
SUPPORTING ACTS:
Street Sects
Halloween
317 Shows and Stranger Attractions Presents Portrayal of Guilt
SUNDAY, MAY 24TH AT BLACK CIRCLE!
Stranger Attractions & 317 Shows Present:
THE KING PURVEYORS OF FILTH AND TERROR INFLICT THEMSELVES UPON INDIANAPOLIS TO SHOWCASE THEIR NEWEST RECORD. POG, STREET SECT, AND HALLOWEEN IN CIRCLE CITY.
@portrayaloguilt (Austin, TX Black Metal/Post-Hardcore)
@streetsects (Austin TX Industrial/Electronic)
@halloween.ha (Philadelphia Post-Punk/Alternative)
@starsfadingoutquietly (Indy Emoviolence)
@absolute_form (Indy Electronic)
ALL AGES. $16 ADV. $20 DOS.
DOORS: 5:00 PM. MUSIC: 6:00 PM.
2201 E 46TH ST.
Portrayal of Guilt is a band like no other. Show up. For the freaks.
317 Shows Presents Primitive Rage
SATURDAY, MAY 23RD AT BLACK CIRCLE!
317 Shows Presents:
A LAST MINUTE INSTALLMENT OF HAVOC. IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH, PRIMITIVE RAGE AND DOSE RETURN TO THE 317. TROUBLE IN ECSTASY AWAITS.
@primitiveragehc (Springfield, MO Grindcore)
@doseisaband (Des Moines Hardcore)
@velocity.hc (Bloomington Hardcore)
@staringcontestindy (Indy Hardcore)
@getright.hc (Bloomington Hardcore)
ALL AGES. $15.
Doors: 6:30. Music: 7:00.
2201 E 46th St
Circle City is no stranger to Primitive Rage. One of the most sinister sounding mosh bands in the Midwest. Truly one of a kind! And for those who saw the last minute Dose show two years ago, you know they're nonstop bounce and blistering energy. These are all buzzwords to say these bands rock and I love moshing to them. YOU SHOULD DO THE SAME. This bill is perfect. This is a Saturday. Bring your friends.
And as always, RESPECT THE SPACE AND RESPECT EACH OTHER.
Stranger Attractions Presents ORANSSI PAZUZU!!
TUE MAY 19TH 2026
DOORS: 7:00 PM
EVENT: 8:00 PM
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES
LOCATION:
Black Circle
2201 E 46th St
Indianapolis IN 46205
SUPPORTING ACTS:
Wayfarer
The Sunday Show Comedy Showcase
Join us for the always funny, always FREE Sunday Show comedy showcase at BC!
Open at 7pm for drinks and to get settled in your seats.
Show at 8pm
All ages | Free
Back To The Scene EMO NIGHT at Black Circle!!
SAT MAY 16TH 2026
DOORS: 7:00 PM
EVENT: 8:00 PM
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES
LOCATION:
Black Circle
2201 E 46th St
Indianapolis IN 46205
Stranger Attractions & 317 Shows Presents Deadguy
THURSDAY, MAY 14TH AT BLACK CIRCLE!
Stranger Attractions & 317 Shows Present:
AN UNEXPECTED INSTALLMENT OF THE ONE AND ONLY DEADGUY IN INDIANAPOLIS IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!!
@deadguyrocks (New Jersey Hardcore/Metal)
@kingworm317 (Indy Metalcore)
@skullclamp_in (Bloomington Screamo)
ALL AGES. ONLY $15! TICKETS ARE LIVE! DON'T WAIT!
DOORS: 7:00. MUSIC: 7:30.
2201 E 46TH ST.
Absolute legends of the metalcore / post-hardcore space headlining a small room show in Indianapolis in 2026? It doesn't get much better than this. Crazy.
Show up! Respect each other! Respect the space!
Stranger Attractions Presents THE CASUALTIES!!
WED MAY 13TH 2026
DOORS: 7:00 PM
EVENT: 8:00 PM
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES
LOCATION:
Black Circle
2201 E 46th St
Indianapolis IN 46205
SUPPORTING ACTS:
The Drowns
H.O.G. Presents Mothership
H.O.G presents: MOTHERSHIP:
A night of otherworldly drag and occult energy.
Co-hosting: Incarnate Art Form x Kiki Crimi
Doors: 7pm | Show 8pm | $10 at the door
Crash landing from a different dimension, housing a night of extraterrestrial, occult, and camp performances from local ghouls, cryptids, queens, kings, and things.
Orthodox
MONDAY MAY 11TH AT BLACK CIRCLE
317 Shows Presents :
THE RETURN OF THE KINGS OF NASHVILLE TO INDIANAPOLIS. ORTHODOX IS BACK…
Orthodox Nashville Metalcore
Piss Ant NEI Beatdown
Stars Fading Out Quietly Indy Emoviolence
Harm of Will Indy Chaotic Metalcore
$15 ADV $20 DOS
ALL Ages Doors 6:30pm Music 7:30pm
The Sunday Show Comedy Showcase
Join us for the always funny, always FREE Sunday Show comedy showcase at BC!
Open at 7pm for drinks and to get settled in your seats.
Show at 8pm
All ages | Free
The Codebreaker Tour w/ Normundy
THE CODEBREAKER TOUR w/ NORMUNDY & more!!
SAT MAY 9TH 2026
DOORS: 7:00 PM
SHOW: 7:30 PM
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES
LOCATION:
Black Circle
2201 E 46th St
Indianapolis IN 46205
Neo Company Presents Rave Republic
INDY, the Rave of your dreams is now a reality!
One Night Only, Multiple Genres, One Rave, One Republic S
INSANE lineup
@uncle.kakes @ferrisbooler @rvnye_
@dilittletown
Welcome to The Republic
•@blackcircleindy
Limited Discounted Tickets out now - link in bio
#whattodoinindy #explore #indy #rave #indynightlife
FLUORESCENTS
THU MAY 7TH 2026
DOORS: 6:30 PM
EVENT: 7:00 PM
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES
LOCATION:
Black Circle
2201 E 46th St
Indianapolis IN 46205
SUPPORTING ACTS:
Glimmers
Riot Night
RIOT NIGHT is back at Black Circle on May 5th! We'll be showing you our nerdy sides with some Star Wars, Star Trek, Star etc. themed performances a So join us in shouting "500 CIGARETTES" (lykyk) and get your discounted presale tickets on our website www.riotnightindy.com
Drag! Community! LIVE entertainment! ASL interpreters! FREE HIV testing & harm reduction resources! Food & drinks! 18+ $10 cover
RIOT NIGHT. ANGRILY ACTIVE. ELECTRIFYINGLY ENTERTAINING.
INITIATIVE INVOKING. OVERTLY OUT LOUD. UNIFYING THROUGH UPSET.
The Sunday Show Comedy Showcase
Join us for the always funny, always FREE Sunday Show comedy showcase at BC!
Open at 7pm for drinks and to get settled in your seats.
Show at 8pm
All ages | Free
Sapphic Social Indy Presents Dyke Night
What's your signal?
Dyke Night returns 5/2 with our Stoplight Party. SOLD OUT ONLINE. TICKETS AT THE DOOR UNTIL WE HIT CAPACITY.
Wear GREEN if you want to be seen and open to connection
Wear YELLOW if you're open...but on only your terms
Wear RED if you're on a slower track for the evening
For the Greens, feel free to find your next dance partner or a cute femme to buy a drink for.
For the Reds, there's always a need for new friends! With provided spaces designed for both a high and low energy evening, feel free to move about how you feel or stay exactly where you are.
And if you're on Team Yellow? Go wherever the energy pulls you!
Plus: cameras, pens, and stickers will be provided for taking selfies, passing notes, or swapping numbers.
DJ@meridian.blu will be in your ear all night: @ "| need my reds to make some noise"
"Yellows, check both sides" 09
"Greens ask if it's okay to give each other a hug or a high five"
Come as you are. No TERFs. Remember: consent is required. We take care of each other
Flyer by @ionniartanddesign