Black Circle Calendar
This calendar is updated manually as shows come to us. It may not be complete at all times.
Riot Night
RIOT NIGHT is back at Black Circle on August 4th! Haute Hunny, Mona Mezcal, & Tad Strange will be joining us, as well as some special appearances made by Big Birtha Kulture, Calyko Magick-Waffle, & Dorothy Dagger! 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 Congregation Presents Heathen
@heathenthrash + @void_lafayette X LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS
WED AUG 5 AT BLACK CIRCLE
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
Romanus Records Presents Romanus Fest
ROMANUS FEST 8! AUG 15th at @blackcircleindy . FREE
Tixs with RSVP. All ages, 2 stages, 11 bands. Unbelievable to be on year 8.
Co-headliner announcement coming on the 15th. Massive thanks to our title sponsor @40ficreations as well as our other sponsors and vendors.
RSVP IN BIO. Art via @sorryheartsclub
3117 Shows Presents Worst
JUST THREE WEEKS AWAY. SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH AT BLACK CIRCLE.
317 Shows Presents:
BRAZIL INVADE INDIANAPOLIS. WORST HITS THE 317. METALCORE AND HARDCORE TO SERENADE YOU INTO THE WORK WEEK.
@worstheband (São Paulo, Brazil Metallic Hardcore)
@hellisrealchicago (Chicago Metalcore)
@javelin217hc (Danville Metallic Hardcore)
@frontpoint317 (Indy Metalcore)
•
ALL AGES. $15.
Doors: 6:30. Music: 7:00.
2201 E 46th St!
Give this lineup some love! Spread the word! Mosh hard! See you there!
And as always, Respect The Space And Respect Each Other!
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 Hippie Death Cult
• JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
Portland Rock n Roll renegades @hippiedeathcultband are descending onto @blackcircleindy on Thursday, September 3rd with an absolutely
STELLAR LINEUP featuring @thewellband (TX) @moondestroys (Atlanta, GA/ ex TORCHE) and Indy Psychedelic Doomsters @ancient_days !!!
Tickets on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
Stranger Attractions Presents Hippie Death Cult
• JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
Portland Rock n Roll renegades @hippiedeathcultband are descending onto @blackcircleindy on Thursday, September 3rd with an absolutely
STELLAR LINEUP featuring @thewellband (TX) @moondestroys (Atlanta, GA/ ex TORCHE) and Indy Psychedelic Doomsters
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
Stranger Attractions Presents Castle
JUST ANNOUNCED!!! *
Alright all you METAL MANIACS!! We have 2 BANGERS at @blackcircleindy for you to sink your teeth into in September!!
Friday, September 11th- @heavycastle (San Francisco, CA) with @bastardcrossphi (Philadelphia, PA) & @blastedheathindy !!
Wednesday, September 18th- @void_lafayette (Louisiana) with @phantom_speed (Mexico) and @sacred_leather !!
= Tickets on sale NOW at www.skeletix.com
The Congregation Presents Born of Osiris
@boocrue LIVE IN INDY
SEPT 13 AT @blackcircleindy on sale Fri
Stranger Attractions presents Void
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our next
Indianapolis show!!
On Wednesday, Sept 16th we join forces with @void_lafayette and fellow label mates @phantom_speed for a night of HEAVY METAL MADNESS at @blackcircleindy !!
Tickets on sale NOW via @strangerattractionsindy
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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Stranger Attractions Presents Sadness
JUST ANNOUNCED!!! *
@sadness.music returns to Indianapolis at @blackcircleindy on Wednesday, October 7th with @barbelith_ @monterey.fl and more!!!
# Tickets on sale NOW!!! Link in bio!!
Stranger Attractions Presents Psycroptic
JUST ANNOUNCED!!
Australian Tech-Death maniacs @psycroptic_official are bringing the
PULSE OF ANNIHILATION TOUR to @blackcircleindy on Friday, Dec 4th with @inferi_official @cognitive_nj and @summoningthelich
The Congregation Presents Nascar Aloe
THE CAPITAL PUNISHMENT TOUR FROM JULY 7TH TO
AUGUST 22ND#
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Co headliner with @jasiah
SUPPORTED BY @oddlyshrugs
@hellowalt
@bruhmanegoddd
@wtfstink
@lichtycoon
@dirtybutt
@nextaprilband
@earlfromyonder
@rejectedreyna
@fonsorex
ON VARIOUS DATES
Black Circle Presents Crosstown Gypsys
Come out and jam some Jimi with us this Friday! Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm. Swing by the merch table before the show for some free swag.
The Congregation Presents Being As An Ocean
TOUR UPDATE!
ONLY LIGHT FILLS THE FRAME Tour starts July 10th.
(Houston venue change!)
w/ VANNA (*)
w/ UPON YOUR DEAD BODY (+)
& LOWHEAVEN
7.10 Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground*
7.11 Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups*
7.12 Cleveland, OH - Mahall's*
7.14 Detroit, MI - Catacombs*
7.15 Chicago, IL - Subterranean*
7.17 Minneapolis, MN - The Underground*
7.18 Sioux Falls, SD - Club David*
7.19 Omaha, NE - Waiting Room*
7.21 Kansas City, MO - The Rino+
7.22 Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street Collective+
7.23 Austin, TX - Come & Take It Live+
7.24 Dallas, TX - Puzzles+
7.25 Houston, TX - 1810 Ojeman+
7.26 Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock+
7.30 Indianapolis, In - Black Circle
Can't wait to see you in the crowd. s
The Black Circle Market
Join us for the first market with our new coordinator Joshua! We have some amazing and diverse vendors lined up. It’s free to come of course, all ages and the bar will be open to cool off with a drink!
Tell all your friends,
Stranger Attractions Presents Paralysis
JULY/AUGUST We are hitting the road with our friends in @chemicaldependencyst| We haven't played a lot of these places in years.
Hope to see you all there!
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.
School of Rock All Stars
THE 2026 ALL'STARS TOUR IS HERE!
# HEARTLAND TOUR
# WICKED EAST TOUR
The top 1% of School of Rock talent is hitting the road for 6 tours, 34 shows, and 10 days of pure adrenaline. After meeting for the first time and crushing 3 days of intensive rehearsals, these elite musicians are ready to show you why AllStar alumni go on to grace Broadway, The Voice and major record labels.
Tickets are on sale now -
Leo Presents Rolling Quartz
ON SALE NOW!
→ @rolling_quartz
→ [MY TURN TOURI
→ NORTH AMERICA 2026
GET TICKETS: linktree.com/RQMYTURN
#롤링쿼츠 #RollingQuartz #다이아뎀 #Diadem
The Congregation Presents Upon A Burning Body
SAT JULY 18
@yourselfband LIVE at @blackcircleindy
@uponaburningbodyofficial
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 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
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
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
Riot Night
RIOT NIGHT is showcasing the hot Indy boy band girlz ii men on July 7th at Black Circle! Rodick, Taron, Freddie, Senator, & Axel are sure to make your heart throb. With special appearances by Presto D. Magick & Peat Moss Sematary! 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.
Stranger Attractions Presents Sparta
JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
X
El Paso, Texas' rock band @spartaband are coming to @blackcircleindy on Sunday, July 5th!!!
317 Shows & Stranger Attractions Presents Goetia
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD AT BLACK CIRCLE!
317 Shows & Stranger Attractions Present:
A DEATH METAL LINEUP TO RIP FLESH FROM BONE. GOETIA, RITUAL FOG, & DEFENSE WOUND STALK THE 317. NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. SEE YOU THERE.
@gotia_death_cult (D.C. Death Metal)
@ritualfog (Memphis Death Metal)
@defensewound (Huntsville, AL Death Metal)
@1body6graves (Indy Death Metal)
@live_dissection (Indy Grindcore)
$15 ADV. $18 DOS. ALL AGES.
DOORS: 6:30. MUSIC: 7:00.
2201 E 46th ST.
MELT YOUR FACE AND MOSH WITH STYLE TO THESE INSANE BANDS.
SPREAD THE WORD. AND AS ALWAYS, RESPECT EACH OTHER AND RESPECT THE SPACE.
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
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.
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
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
Stranger Attractions Presents Wraith
JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
X
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
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
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
Snakepit Productions Presents Indy Metal Fest
Indy Metal Fest 2026 lineup has been announced!
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