Welcome to your home for year-round fun.

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.

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One Ring to Rule Them All: An Epic Tale 150 Years in the Making

The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Selections from Wagner's operas are interwoven with music from (and inspired by) some of today's most beloved fantasy worlds, including The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and The Legend of Zelda - just to name a few. Far more than a traditional Konzert, this production unfolds as a musical drama, featuring dramatic lighting, staged moments, on-screen visuals, and narrated storytelling that guides audiences through the mythic arc.

$15
Indiana Landmarks • Athenaeum Tours

Indiana Landmarks • Athenaeum Tours

All over the Athenaeum grounds 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

  About Indiana Landmarks Athenaeum Tours In partnership with Indiana Landmarks, we proudly offer guided tours of our National Historic Landmark. Discover Indianapolis’s German roots at the historic Athenaeum, as…

$15
Midwest Magic Circuit

Midwest Magic Circuit presents Mark Gibson: Mentalist

The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Mark Gibson is one of the most sought after Mentalists of the 21st Century. His show, "Phenomenon", is an immersive journey into the impossible where thoughts are visible and intuition is a superpower. Don't miss this world-class mind reader who has stunned audiences across 15 countries in an evening of never-before-seen effects and unpredictable twists.

$25
A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence

A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence – March 27th

The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Experience an evocative theatrical production that vividly brings to life the inspiring story of the 1955 Crispus Attucks Tigers, Indiana's trailblazing all-Black team that defied expectations to win a state championship. Originally premiered during NBA All-Star weekend 2024, playwright Laura Town has revised this production to tell the story through the eyes and voice of an Angel—Willie Burnley #13. This production is presented by the Asante Art Institute during the 2026 College Basketball Championship Weekend in Indianapolis.

$30 – $45
A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence

A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence – March 28th @ 1PM

The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Experience an evocative theatrical production that vividly brings to life the inspiring story of the 1955 Crispus Attucks Tigers, Indiana's trailblazing all-Black team that defied expectations to win a state championship. Originally premiered during NBA All-Star weekend 2024, playwright Laura Town has revised this production to tell the story through the eyes and voice of an Angel—Willie Burnley #13. This production is presented by the Asante Art Institute during the 2026 College Basketball Championship Weekend in Indianapolis.

$30 – $45
Midwest Magic Circuit

Midwest Magic Circuit presents Mark Gibson: Mentalist

The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Mark Gibson is one of the most sought after Mentalists of the 21st Century. His show, "Phenomenon", is an immersive journey into the impossible where thoughts are visible and intuition is a superpower. Don't miss this world-class mind reader who has stunned audiences across 15 countries in an evening of never-before-seen effects and unpredictable twists.

$25
A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence

A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence – March 28th @ 7:30PM

The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Experience an evocative theatrical production that vividly brings to life the inspiring story of the 1955 Crispus Attucks Tigers, Indiana's trailblazing all-Black team that defied expectations to win a state championship. Originally premiered during NBA All-Star weekend 2024, playwright Laura Town has revised this production to tell the story through the eyes and voice of an Angel—Willie Burnley #13. This production is presented by the Asante Art Institute during the 2026 College Basketball Championship Weekend in Indianapolis.

$30 – $45

A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence

A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence – April 2nd

The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Experience an evocative theatrical production that vividly brings to life the inspiring story of the 1955 Crispus Attucks Tigers, Indiana's trailblazing all-Black team that defied expectations to win a state championship. Originally premiered during NBA All-Star weekend 2024, playwright Laura Town has revised this production to tell the story through the eyes and voice of an Angel—Willie Burnley #13. This production is presented by the Asante Art Institute during the 2026 College Basketball Championship Weekend in Indianapolis.

$30 – $45
A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence

A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence – April 3rd

The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Experience an evocative theatrical production that vividly brings to life the inspiring story of the 1955 Crispus Attucks Tigers, Indiana's trailblazing all-Black team that defied expectations to win a state championship. Originally premiered during NBA All-Star weekend 2024, playwright Laura Town has revised this production to tell the story through the eyes and voice of an Angel—Willie Burnley #13. This production is presented by the Asante Art Institute during the 2026 College Basketball Championship Weekend in Indianapolis.

$30 – $45
A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence

A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence – April 4th @ 1PM

The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Experience an evocative theatrical production that vividly brings to life the inspiring story of the 1955 Crispus Attucks Tigers, Indiana's trailblazing all-Black team that defied expectations to win a state championship. Originally premiered during NBA All-Star weekend 2024, playwright Laura Town has revised this production to tell the story through the eyes and voice of an Angel—Willie Burnley #13. This production is presented by the Asante Art Institute during the 2026 College Basketball Championship Weekend in Indianapolis.

$30 – $45
A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence

A Touch of Glory: Celebrating Basketball Heritage & Excellence – April 4th @ 7:30PM

The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Experience an evocative theatrical production that vividly brings to life the inspiring story of the 1955 Crispus Attucks Tigers, Indiana's trailblazing all-Black team that defied expectations to win a state championship. Originally premiered during NBA All-Star weekend 2024, playwright Laura Town has revised this production to tell the story through the eyes and voice of an Angel—Willie Burnley #13. This production is presented by the Asante Art Institute during the 2026 College Basketball Championship Weekend in Indianapolis.

$30 – $45
Featured Cereal Cinema 2026

Cereal Cinema: Shrek

The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie. SHREK A green ogre living a life of solitude in a far away swamp,…

$7

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