The 2024 Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Indy: 50+ Ways to Celebrate

First, a quick disclaimer: This article is not affiliated with or endorsed by Taylor Swift or The Eras Tour.

Hey besties, it's the end of an era - Taylor Swift's final United States tour dates for her Eras Tour are set to close out in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium November 1-3, 2024. And fun fact: November 3rd happens to be this author's birthday! As Indy gears up for this major event - one of the biggest since NBA All-Star Weekend and the 2024 United States Olympics Swim Trials - rest assured that downtown Indianapolis and nearby cities are offering a variety of events and activities to enhance your Taylor Swift experience (like this Swift + Shimmer event).

Get ready, grab your friendship bracelets, and let's sneak peek what's in store...

Photo credit: Crystal Signature Events, Heirloom Indy, and Pence Media Group

ICYMI, here’s a quick Eras Tour Indianapolis cheat sheet:

Dates: 11/1-11/3/2024

Opening act: Gracie Abrams

Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, downtown Indianapolis

General admission: Has been sold out for a year!

How to get tickets: Stubhub, however no face value tickets are available any longer

What to do if someone offers to sell/transfer you a ticket: Keep in mind Ticketmaster has paused all sales/transfers until 72 hours before concert dates to avoid fraudulent activity.

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We’re using the following event key for the events noted below:

• KF = Kid friendly

• $ ($0-$25), $$ ($25-$50), $$$ ($51 and up)

Things to Do Before Taylor Swift Eras Tour Weekend in Indianapolis…

1. Connect with other concert-goers at the unofficial Taylor Swift: Eras Tour - Indianapolis 2024 Facebook group.

2. Buy a box of limited-release Eras Ciders from the amazing Ash & Elm Cider Co.

3. Don't miss another limited-edition set - this delish macaron set from Filigree Bakery.

4. Enjoy an Eras Tour menu at participating Indianapolis International Airport stops like Harmony Tea Shoppe, Tinker Coffee, and more.

5. Check out Taylor books, CDs, or sheet music from Indianapolis Public Library. Free

6. Invest in some new Tay-inspired swag from The Shop Indy.

7. Pick up the special Lover candle from Penn & Beech, available now-11/4.

8. Or the End of an Eras tee from United State of Indiana.

9. Get a photo opp with the massive Tay banner on the front of the downtown JW Marriott.

10. Binge the Eras Tour Movie on Disney+. (Don't have a subscription? Start here.)

11. Buy these amazing rhinestone boots from Target for your Eras 'fit.

12. Grab the viral Fazit Glitter Freckles Taylor wore to a recent Kansas City Chiefs game.

13. Peek this full list of Indy-area coffee shops with special Eras drinks, thanks to @kaffeinated_kyler on IG.

14. Scoop up Swiftie gifties from locally-owned Maple Layne Market.

15. Follow the “Tay-Trail” in the Fountain-Fletched District of downtown Indy - multiple businesses are celebrating with their own weeks-long Swiftie fun and activities.

16. Try a Taylor-themed climb at North Mass Boulder.

17. Grab a photo opp in front of the famous One America sign in downtown Indy.

18. Snag something Swiftie from Francis and Fern's Taylor Swift Merch Drop. (10/10)

19. Or, make necklaces during their Charm and Cookies events. (10/13, 10/20, and 10/23) $, KF

20. Decorate cookies with a Becky the Bakester class. (10/13) $$$, KF

21. Swiftie slow flow with Gina's Juice Bar - yoga class attendees also get a free juice. (10/16, 10/23, 10/28) $

22. Grab a 1, 2, 3 Let’s Go B*tch Cherry Limeade Ale from Sun King Brewery. (beginning 10/18)

23. Stop in for Taylor trivia & friendship bracelet making party with The Rejoicing Vine. (10/18) $, KF

24. Or bake, bake, bake at a Rejoicing Vine Swiftie-themed cookie class. (10/19) $$$, KF

25. Enjoy a pottery painting class with U-Paint Pottery Studio. (10/24-10/25) $, KF

26. Pour candles at Eras Night with Unplug Soy Candles. (10/24) $, KF

27. Do a Taylor music drag brunch with Skyline Club. (10/26) $$

28. Road trip ideas: Stop in for a Swiftie celebration at Elwood Library. (10/26) Free, KF

29. Visit the Vitamin String Quartet for the music of Taylor and more at The Palladium. (10/27) $$

30. Jam to The Bejeweled Band live music with a Taylor Tribute fundraiser at Greenwood Fieldhouse. (10/27) $

31. Test your Taylor trivia with The QuiZZler and The Garage Food Hall. (10/28)

32. Try a Taylor Swift cocktail class with Mixo Indy and Francis and Fern. (10/28) $$$

33. Pop in to Pure Barre downtown Indianapolis for a special TS-themed class. (10/30) Free 

34. Take a turn at Taylor trivia with Baby’s Indy and Geeks Who Drink. (10/30)

35. Or, do Taylor trivia and compete in a costume contest with Guggman Haus. (10/31) Free, KF

36. Dance the night away with a Swiftie Silent Disco at The Garage. (10/31) Free

37. Go slow flow with Taylor-themed yoga classes, North Mass Boulder’s version. (10/31 and 11/2) $

Photo credit: Crystal Signature Events, Heirloom Indy, and Pence Media Group

Things to Do During Taylor Swift Eras Tour Weekend in Indianapolis

1. Stop by Gather 22 for their Eras-themed drink menu. (10/29-11/3) $

2. Sip exclusive themed cocktails at Four Finger Distillery's All Things Taylor celebration. (10/30-11/3) $

3. Singalong and snack at 8th Day Distillery's Swiftie Nights. (11/1-11/2) Free

4. "Brunch It Off" with Easy Rider and the Hi-Fi Lounge. (11/1-11/2) $

5. Hit a home run with the Baseb(ALL) To Well Concert Pre-Party at Victory Field. (11/1-11/2) $$, KF

6. Join 99.5 WZPL and Bullseye Event Center for a special Pre-Concert Party. (11/1-11/2) $$$, KF

7. Try the “I’m Feeling 22” wine flight and other specials at all three Peace Water Winery locations. (11/1-11/3) $$

8. Join me at the Swift + Shimmer Party thanks to Crystal Signature Events with a kitten station, mocktails, and more. (11/1-11/3) $$$, KF

9. Best deal: How does 3 days and 3 nights of pre- and after-parties sound? Forty5 Presents and the JW Marriott have you. (11/1-11/3) $$

10. Sip tea (or spill some!) at the SwifTea Tea Party. (11/1-11/3) $$

11. Make friendship bracelets (or do bracelet trading), and see Insta-worthy photo walls at Spark on the Circle. (11/1-11/3) Free, KF

12. Or make one at Le Meridien Hotel in downtown Indy. (11/1-11/3)

13. Indulge in one of these amazing activities at The Alexander Hotel. (11/1-11/3) Free and $$

14. Or this delish-looking, 3-course Lover Menu from Salt on Mass. (11/1-11/3) $$$

15. Runaway with a favorite drink and friendship bracelets from Runway19 Coffee. (11/1-11/3) $

16. Enjoy the ultimate pre-concert Tay/gate party at Indiana State Museum, walking distance to the concert. (11/1-11/3) $$, KF

17. Get wild at the Indianapolis Zoo with bracelet making, themed food/drinks and more. (11/1-11/3) $, KF  

18. Sparkle strands, mini manis and shopping from local vendors awaits at Sit Still Indianapolis. (11/1 and 11/3) KF

19. Party with our sweet friends at Twig and Pine Studio. (11/1) $$, KF

20. Play Taylor Swift Trivia at Metazoa Brewing. (11/1) $

21. Put the ‘Taylor’ in terrarium with a special workshop from Abby’s Garden Parties. (11/1) $$

22. Par-TAY with the Children's Museum. (11/1) Free with Museum admission, KF

23. Do Taylor Swift music bingo at Guggman Haus. (11/1) Free

24. Make flower crowns and bouquets with Flower Boys and Mixo Indy. (11/1) $$ 

25. Live out your Wildest Dreams at the 3Up Rooftop Bash. (11/1) $$

26. Sip cider at the Urban Apples Cidery celebration on N1. (11/1) Free

27. Enjoy bracelet making and kittens at Smitten Kitten Cafe. (11/2-11/3) $$, KF

28. Bring the little for a Tay-rific party with The Music Playhouse of Carmel. (11/2-11/3) $, KF

29. Get tinseled with the Witch Hazel hair pop-up at Francis and Fern Boutique. (11/2-11/3) $$

30. Enjoy an Eras-inspired bar crawl thru Broad Ripple. (11/2) $

31. Or an Eras bake sale (we said what we said) thanks to Taste Indianapolis and other local vendors. (11/2)

32. Pop in for a Taylor Swift Brunch pop-up at Turntable. (11/2) $

33. Dig in to The Warren Performing Art Center's Tay Tay Dance Party featuring DJ Swiftie. (11/2) $, KF

34. Shake it at Carmel's Shake It Off Fest. (11/2) Free, KF

35. Party on the Plaza next to Gainbridge Fieldhouse with themed beverages and makeup stations. (11/2) Free, KF

36. Go for The Best Family Day Ever (Newfields’ Version), complete with a live par-TAY, typewriter poetry and more at Newfields. (11/2) $$

37. Test your Taylor trivia with Hamilton East Public Library. (11/2) Free, KF

38. Enjoy an Enchanted night at the Cannon Ball Lounge's Era Rooftop Experience. (11/2) $$

39. All ages invited to the Eras Extravaganza at Tinker House Events. (11/2) $$, KF

40. Try something new at the “In Our STEM Era” Makerspace with Purdue University, hosted at Circle Centre Mall. (11/2-11/3) Free, KF

41. Close N3 with a Taylor Swift cocktail class thanks to Mixo Indy at Mass Ave's Francis and Fern. (11/3) $$$

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