Indianapolis, IN
10 New Year’s Eve parties around Indianapolis, including kid-friendly options
Anyone looking to celebrate 2024 in the Indianapolis area will have a variety of options, from kid-friendly daytime events to annual club parties.
Here are 10 possibilities as you plan the end of 2023. All events occur on New Year’s Eve unless noted.
Indy Pride Presents: Wreckno’s Big Queer New Year
8 p.m. Dec. 30 at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. All ages. Tickets start at $35.25 at bit.ly/49QrosB.
Indy Pride and Deluxe at Old National Centre will host rapper/DJ/producer Wreckno with opening acts Flora and Wiley the Saturday preceding New Year’s Eve. Wreckno headlined Indy Pride Festival’s DJ stage earlier this year.
The organizers promise “a celebration of diversity, unity, and self-expression” to end the year.
The Doo! at Rathskeller
7 p.m. at The Rathskeller, 401 E. Michigan St. All ages. Tickets are $60 at bit.ly/3GkyTu9.
Indianapolis cover band The Doo! will headline The Rathskeller’s German-inspired New Year’s party, which includes a “heavy appetizer buffet” and champagne toast.
Frank Bradford will perform from 7-8:45 p.m., with The Doo! going on from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Family New Year’s Eve at the Indiana State Museum
6-9 p.m. at the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. All Ages. $18 per person, with kids under 3 years old admitted free and a 25% discount for members at bit.ly/46zMF6H.
The Indiana State Museum’s annual kid-friendly, early evening celebration returns this year with music, a dance party, face painting and activity stations throughout the three gallery floors.
The night ends with an 8:30 p.m. balloon drop.
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New Year’s Eve at The Vogue
9 p.m. at 6259 N. College Ave. 21+. Tickets start at $40 at bit.ly/47K87Hk.
Chicago party band Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press return to The Vogue for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Elton John tribute
7:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Square in Carmel. All ages. Tickets start at $85, with a $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets available at bit.ly/47NMgPP.
“Remember When Rock Was Young, the Elton John Experience” features Carmel’s own Craig A. Meyer as the legendary performer. Meyer and the Rocket Band will perform two shows.
Anyone wishing to order dinner ahead of the 10:45 p.m. show is asked to arrive early, as service ends at 11 p.m.
Countdown to noon
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St. All ages. Free for museum members or with regular admission. Museum tickets can be purchased online at childrensmuseum.org/visit/buy-tickets.
The Children’s Museum’s annual early bird NYE party returns in 2023, with Grammy-nominated children’s musical artist Zak Morgan set to perform and lead countdowns to noon and 1 p.m.
Special activities will run throughout the museum throughout the day. Morgan performs from 11:30 a.m. until 12:05 p.m. and 12:30-1:05 p.m.
CÎROC the New Year
8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Regions Tower, 1 Indiana Square. 21+. Tickets start at $130 at bit.ly/3t3RbN4.
Regions Tower and vodka company CÎROC will host their annual NYE party, which includes a “silent disco” on the tower’s heated rooftop and an open bar. The event features a host of VIP options ranging from $185 to $2,500.
NYE with Spellbound
9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 416 E. Wabash St. 21+. Tickets are $30 at bit.ly/411Y52g.
DJs Annie and Andy Skinner, who own and operate Indy CD & Vinyl by day, will host their usual dance night at the Wabash event center. The party features three bars and a fully lit dancefloor. Photo opportunities are also available.
8 Seconds Saloon’s dinner and a show
Dinner begins at 6 p.m., party at 8 p.m. at 111 N. Lynhurst Dr. 21+. Dinner tickets are $30 at bit.ly/3QWgkRX, while party tickets are $7 at bit.ly/47W2Igv.
Country bar 8 Seconds Saloon will bring its annual buffet-style dinner and a show event back this year. Local cover act Andy & The All Nighters will perform.
Dinner includes meats, sides and desserts, and the party will feature a champagne toast.
NYE 2024 at the Roof
8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St. 21+. Tickets start at $160. at bit.ly/3N2Uj2G.
The Indiana Roof Ballroom will feature several open bars, including a beer and wine-only speed bar, at its annual New Year’s Eve event. The evening will include casino games, a pop-up arcade, palm reading and henna tattooing.
Local DJ Cool Hand Lex will perform.
Midnight at Newfields
9 p.m. at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road. 21+. Tickets are $150 for members, $175 for non-members at discovernewfields.org/midnight.
Newfields will host its annual black-tie New Year’s event. This year’s theme is “under the stars.”
Entry includes food, gallery and Winterlights access, drinks and a fireworks show, but the conversations alone could be worth the price of admission this year.
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Rory Appleton is the pop culture reporter at IndyStar. Contact him at 317-552-9044 and rappleton@indystar.com, or follow him on Twitter at @RoryEHAppleton.

Indianapolis, IN
Fire at downtown Indianapolis apartment building traps 2 people

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Firefighters rescued two people from a smoke-filled apartment building in downtown Indianapolis on Monday.
Crews from the Indianapolis Fire Department responded just after 8:30 a.m. to a fire at The Harrison, 1320 N. Delaware St. The six-story apartment building is roughly 500 feet north of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
Firefighters found two people trapped on the upper floors and helped them to safety. At least five other residents were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, according to IFD.
The fire started on the first floor. The exact cause of the fire is unclear, but crews at the scene told News 8 that improper use of smoking material might be to blame.
IFD did not say if anyone was displaced by the fire.
No other information was immediately available.
Indianapolis, IN
New luxury hotel set to open in downtown Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis is set to welcome a stunning new addition to its downtown landscape with the grand opening of a luxury hotel on Monday, Feb. 24. The InterContinental Indianapolis is poised to redefine hospitality in the heart of the city, offering a blend of luxury, style, and Hoosier hospitality.
Situated in a prime location near Monument Circle, at the intersection of West Market and Illinois streets, the InterContinental Indianapolis is housed in the historic Illinois Building. Built in 1926, the building had been abandoned in 2002 and was once listed among the state’s 10 most endangered landmarks. Following a major renovation by locally-owned Keystone Construction, the property has been transformed into a modern hotel while preserving its timeless elegance. Guests will be treated to top-tier accommodations, locally inspired cuisine, and a variety of luxury amenities.
The InterContinental Indianapolis will feature:
- 2nd floor Serliana Café and Lounge: A stylish space for dining and relaxation.
- 11th floor Astrea: A rooftop cocktail bar offering breathtaking views of the city.
- Locally inspired culinary delights: Executive Chef Craig Baker’s menu, inspired by Indiana’s rich culinary heritage.
- Indiana-based art collection: The hotel showcases an impressive collection of artwork from local artists, emphasizing its connection to the community.
Though the hotel officially opens on Feb. 24, the grand ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on March 4, with Governor Mike Braun and other dignitaries are expected to attend.
Indianapolis, IN
Bleacher Report Thinks Colts’ Anthony Richardson ‘Bombs’ in 2025

The Indianapolis Colts emphasized that quarterback Anthony Richardson needs competition to bring out his best in a critical third year. If Richardson falls through the cracks, it might spell the end of Indy’s experiment with the field general.
General manager Chris Ballard mentioned that Richardson hasn’t proven he can play 17 games and that another name behind him can help him develop.
Bleacher Report had an article from Brad Gagnon slotting destinations for available NFL quarterbacks looking to revive their careers. For the Colts, Gagnon puts them under the ‘promise is in the way, but there’s a chance’ category.
Gagnon also doesn’t hold back on their thoughts on Richardson and how his 2025 might roll out.
There’s an even better chance Anthony Richardson bombs early in his third year (if not sooner), but the support situation is similar here.
– Brad Gagnon | Bleacher Report
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The Colts absolutely need to add another quarterback to backup Richardson, as Sam Ehlinger is a free agent and doesn’t have the caliber to be a QB2 with the Colts. This points to an outside free agent signing to handle this situation.
However, Gagnon gives it straight by saying Richardson has a better chance at ‘bombing’ in his third year. If the Colts internally believe this to any degree, it might be better to try and sign a bigger name from free agency.
Some bigger names that might be able to step in and help Indy succeed are Justin Fields, Jameis Winston, Daniel Jones, or Trey Lance (if they feel they can help his career finally take off). However, don’t expect that type of signing since it might cost some money (at least for Fields or Winston).
The Colts need to stick this out one more year with Richardson and don’t necessarily need to get one of the prominent QB names for 2025. But, it can’t be ignored how rough Richardson looked last year, he also had more injury issues and played 11 out of 17 games.
This means he’s logged only 15 of 34 contests in his first two seasons. It’s concerning that injuries are starting to pile up early in his NFL tenure, along with his questionable on-field results.
It will be a massive year for Richardson and might decide his future in the Circle City and how other teams perceive him if it doesn’t work out with the Colts. Quarterback is the most important position, and Richardson hasn’t shown the capabilities to lead the team to consistency thus far.
The Colts are on track to either sign or draft a quarterback to give Richardson urgency, and it’s completely justified given the rollercoaster that has been his short pro career.
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