Here, you’ll find a diverse lineup of entertainment options designed for the whole family. In addition to the signature events we’ve become known for (Germanfest, St. Benno and Karnival, etc.), you’ll discover additional programming and events as we actively engage with some of the community’s most innovative arts and cultural organizations. You’ll also find more and more Athenaeum-produced experiences going on all around our historic building and grounds — think pop-up game nights and performing arts in the historic Basile Theatre. This is Indy’s destination for must-see, definitely-do arts and cultural experiences.
Welcome to your home for year-round fun.
Explore our schedule of upcoming events below.
Spirits at the Athenaeum: Overnight Ghost Hunt
The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, INDo you believe in ghosts? Have you dreamed of being a paranormal investigator? Are you ready to meet the spirits who've been living in our building for over 100 years?…
Blackout at the Biergarten
The Rathskeller Biergarten 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, INJoin us at the Biergarten for an unforgettable Great American Eclipse party! Enjoy live music, food, and drinks as we gather under the open sky and toast this celestial event…
St. Benno Fest
The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, INSt. Benno Fest is BOCK and better than ever! Join the Athenaeum in the Auditorium on Saturday, April 13 as they celebrate a classic German-American event over 110 years in…
Ballet INitiative presents: Sleeping Beauty and the Enchanted Jewels
The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, INBallet INitiative puts a twist on a fairy tale classic, bringing Sleeping Beauty and the Enchanted Jewels to the stage! Travel on a journey of good versus evil and see…
Ballet INitiative presents: Sleeping Beauty and the Enchanted Jewels
The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, INBallet INitiative puts a twist on a fairy tale classic, bringing Sleeping Beauty and the Enchanted Jewels to the stage! Travel on a journey of good versus evil and see…
“An Evening with Anthony Nunziata”
The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN"An Evening with Anthony Nunziata" Presented by Magic Thread Cabaret Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 Special guest Norman Lasiter Marc Mullins WRTV Anchor/reporter is emcee VIP ticket level includes a…
Paddington 2 (2017)
The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, INPaddington (Ben Whishaw), the adorable bear, has found a happy home with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. He's become a beloved member of the community, sharing joy and marmalade…
5-Step Guide to Being German
The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN5-Step Guide to Being German by German comedian Paco Erhard Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now you can, as German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how. Sold out worldwide, this multi-award winning show finally hits Indy. Hard-hitting and hilarious, Paco is the first ever German stand-up comedian to hold a mirror up to Germany, America, and the world. Ever since he arrived in the US in 2022, he has left Americans and Germans rolling on the floor laughing while getting both to understand each other better. Come for an evening of cultural lightbulb moments, fall in love…
The Goonies (1985)
The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, INIn Goon Docks, Oregon, the peaceful coastal community is on the brink of foreclosure for a new golf course. But the game isn't over yet. A group of childhood friends,…
Jumanji (1995)
The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, INIn 1969, the curious teen Alan Parrish discovered Jumanji, one of the most unique—and dangerous—board games ever. Mysterious and magical, the game transports Alan to the lush, savage forests of…
Anastasia (1997)
The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, INIn this animated reimagining of the Russian historical mystery, we follow the spirited Anya (Meg Ryan), an amnesiac young woman on a quest to discover her identity. Joined by the…
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The Athenaeum Foundation preserves a treasured historic landmark that welcomes all to nurture a sound mind and a sound body through arts & culture, wellness and community.
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