Indianapolis Pride Block Party
& Stonewall Concerts 2027

Indianapolis Pride Block Party & Stonewall Concerts 2027

Kick off Indianapolis Pride weekend at Downtown Olly’s with the annual Pride Block Party, bringing DJs, drag, live entertainment and a huge outdoor celebration to The Backyard.

• Stay close to all the gay bars and after parties at the Hyatt Place, with a perfect location, friendly staff and higly-rated breakfasts.

Indianapolis Pride Block Party 2027

Downtown Olly’s hosts one of the big opening parties of Indy Pride weekend, transforming its popular Backyard into an outdoor Pride party.

• Next event: Awaiting Dates
• The Pride Block Party takes place on the Friday of Indianapolis Pride weekend.
• Featuring DJs, pop-up drag performances, live entertainment, food and Pride cocktails.
• The party runs outdoors in The Backyard, Downtown Olly’s covered patio and performance space.
• Crowds build through the evening, with the celebrations continuing late into the night.
• Full times, performers and ticket details are awaiting announcement.

Stonewall Concerts

The Stonewall Concerts bring live music and performances to The Backyard during Indianapolis Pride celebrations

• Expect a mix of live bands, singers, drag performers and local LGBTQ+ talent.
• Shows take place on the outdoor stage under the lights at The Backyard.
• Grab a drink, find a spot outside and enjoy a relaxed alternative to the larger Pride festival stages.
• The complete concert programme is awaiting announcement.

Downtown Olly’s & The Backyard

Downtown Olly’s is one of Indianapolis’ best-known LGBTQ+ bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, located at 822 N Illinois Street.

• Combining a neighbourhood gay bar, restaurant and outdoor event space and is open daily from 7 am to 3 am.
• The Backyard is its covered outdoor patio and stage, hosting live bands, drag shows and larger Pride events.
• Food is served late, handy when you’re planning a full night of Pride celebrations.
• Downtown Olly’s is on the northern edge of Downtown Indianapolis, a short trip from the main Pride celebrations and central hotels.
• Located on 822 N Illinois Street on the northern edge of Downtown Indianapolis.
• From Monument Circle, allow around 20 minutes on foot or a few minutes by rideshare.
• Uber and Lyft are the easiest options when travelling between the Pride festival and evening parties.
• Once you arrive, the bar, restaurant and Backyard party space are all at the same location.

Indianapolis Pride Weekend

• Make the Block Party part of a complete weekend at Indianapolis Pride, one of the Midwest’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations.
• The weekend brings thousands of visitors to Downtown Indianapolis for the Pride Parade, festival, concerts, drag shows and parties.
• Stay Downtown and you can combine the daytime Pride celebrations with the city’s gay bars and late-night events without needing a car.

Gay Indianapolis

• Most of the gay bars and clubs in Indialapolis are located in the trendy Massachusetts Avenue Arts District. Other neighborhoods with bars include Broad Ripple, Herron Morton, and the St. Joseph historic district.
• The Block Party is held in the St. Joseph district. Getting from district to district is easy with lots of transport options.
• English Ivy’s is close to the block party; a vintage pub and restaurant serving classic American dishes, open until 3 am on weekends.

Where to stay in Indianapolis

The following hotels are close to the city’s top attractions and a short ride from the Pride celebrations:

Conrad Hotel,  Hyatt Regency,  Hilton Garden Inn  Bottleworks Hotel