Discover more Taylor Swift-themed events

The Eras tour is almost here.

Taylor Swift ends the U.S. leg of her record-breaking tour at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from November 1-3, drawing thousands of fans to the Circle City.

Unfortunately for fans, tickets for this tour have been notoriously hard to come by. But don’t worry: There will be no shortage of Swiftie-Taylor events happening in Indianapolis over the next few months. Here are a few:

Swiftie Happy Hour at Breathe Studio

6-7:30 p.m. September 20 at 211 S. Ritter Ave. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/4gm4QD0

Are you a yogi and a Swiftie fan? Enjoy a yoga class set to some of Taylor’s hits, make friendship bracelets, and sip mocktails. Registration is $20 per person.

Make Friendship Bracelets at the Children’s Museum

9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on September 21 and 22. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/3MEdak9

Invite your friends to a bracelet-making session to wear and trade before the Eras Tour arrives in Indianapolis. Admission is $13 for members and $16.25 for non-members. Supplies included in registration fee.

Taylor Swift Themed Cookie Decorating Party

From noon to 2 p.m. on October 19 at Rejoicing Vine, 8440 W. 82^nd St. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/4eiUhPf

The $65 registration fee includes cookies, frosting, materials and charcuterie for one person. Wine and additional food will be available for purchase.

Eras Drag Tour Brunch

From noon to 3 p.m. on October 26 at the Skyline Club, One American Square, 36^th Floor. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/3B2wB3q

Enjoy a Taylor-themed drag brunch with an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and unlimited mimosas. Hosted by Ana Crusis, the queen-size lineup includes Pat Yo Weave, Neon Van Ryan, Aura Aurora, Aria Amethyst and MJ Banks. Tickets are $65.

Taylor Swift Trivia at Four Finger Distillery

7pm on October 30 at 630 Virginia Avenue. More information: bit.ly/4cY3gV6

Think you know Taylor? Prove you’re a Taylor fan by participating in a quiz night.

Singing cruise on the Eras Canal

October 31 – November 4, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., every hour with The Old World Gondoliers, 340 W. Michigan St. Buy tickets: 4gondola.com

Take a stroll along the downtown canal and sing along to some of Taylor’s greatest hits. Tickets are $36 per person and there are eight spots available per boat. Tours are BYOB, and food and drinks are available for purchase at the Fresco Café.

SWIFT + SIP cocktail (Crane Bay version)

8 p.m. to midnight October 31 at Crane Bay Event Center, 551 W. Merrill St. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/3B2ATb1

Eras Tour pre-game weekend with 21+ cocktail reception and entertainment by The Bejeweled Band, a tribute to Taylor. General admission is $95 and VIP admission is $150 and includes early access, a special drag performance and unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. Free parking and food are available for all ticket holders.

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Listen to it in the silence: A silent disco by Taylor Swift

5-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Garage Food Hall, 906 Carrollton Ave. More info: bit.ly/4cYztf2

It’s party time, but only with your headphones on. A silent disco DJ will spin Taylor all night long with headphones available to fans on a first-come, first-served basis. While you wait for your turn, check out Taylor-themed drink specials in the food hall, make friendship bracelets or take photos in front of a custom backdrop. And since it’s Halloween, you’ll also have the chance to enter the Show Us Your Era costume contest. Show up dressed as your favorite Taylor era for a chance to win prizes.

Taylorween with Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience

9pm October 31 at HI-FI Indy, 1043 Virginia Ave. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/3B4OJd1

Celebrate and gather with fellow Swifties as a cover band performs their repertoire from across the icon’s discography. Early bird general admission is $20, and limited VIP tickets ($60) remain available for super fans, with perks including early entry to the venue, a signed poster and photo op, and a special acoustic set.

Blooms & Beats: A floral workshop and a non-alcoholic cocktail experience

2:00pm November 1st, 10:00am November 2nd at 702 Lexington Ave. Buy your tickets: flowerboysindy.com/taylorswift

Hosted by Flower Boys and Mixo Indy, sip mocktails and create your own flower crown or wrapped bouquet inspired by one of Swift’s eras. Other vendors at the event at this boutique florist will sell permanent jewelry, custom hats and more. Tickets are $55.

Spark on the Circle Friendship Bracelet Workshop

Hours vary. November 1st and 2nd on Monument Circle. More information: circlespark.org

Stop by Spark, a downtown park and recreation area, to make your own friendship bracelets to wear or share with other fans. Personalized Taylor-themed postcards will also be available for attendees to color and send for free.

Swiftie Par-TAY at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Multiple times, from November 1st to 3rd. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/3ZrbC4F

The entire Children’s Museum will celebrate Eras Tour Weekend, featuring photo ops with the museum’s dinosaurs and their friendship bracelets, Taylor-themed dance parties, dazzling slime-making activities, and the chance to swap bracelets with other fans and museum staff. The fun is included in the price of admission, which is free for members and starts at $23.50 for youth and $28.50 for adults.

SWIFT + SHIMMER Pre-Party (Heirloom Version)

November 1-3, 3-7 p.m., at The Heirloom, 230 W. McCarty St. Buy tickets: bit.ly/3zsdmjf

This pre-concert party includes photo ops, activities, food, mocktails, and cocktails. General admission is $150, with VIP tickets available for $200. The VIP experience includes access to a private lounge, a clear grab bag filled with concert essentials, and a chance to cuddle kittens with Indy Humane.

Taylor Swift Weekend at the Alexander

November 1-3 at 333 S. Delaware St. More information: thealexander.com/champagne-problems

The downtown hotel and its Plat 99 restaurant are offering a variety of Taylor-themed experiences throughout the weekend:

Brunch Champagne Problems — featuring brunch classics and themed dishes at Plat 99 Restaurant (11am-3pm daily)
Taylor-themed cocktails — enjoy cocktail creations like the French Blonde, Bad Blood Bliss and Should Have Said No Sangria (4 p.m. to midnight daily)
Bubbles and Beats Night — an evening of themed entertainment and cocktails hosted by drag queen Ana Crusis (6pm-11pm on November 1)
Down Bad Trivia — Put your Swift knowledge to the test for a chance to win prizes (4-6 p.m., Nov. 2)
Guilty as a Sin? Singo — Test your knowledge of Swift’s repertoire with this musical take on the classic bingo game (4-8 p.m., Nov. 3)

The hotel will also host tarot card readings, a Taylor-themed pop-up shop and friendship bracelet making from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 1-3 in the lobby.

TaylorGate 2024: Taylor Swift Pre-Concert Party by 99.5 WZPL

November 1-3, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Bullseye Event Center, 723 Capitol Ave. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/3AYaTh8

The event includes activities like bracelet making, face painting, a face painter, mocktails, a TikTok station, hair braiding and more. Tickets are $125 per person.

TAY Gate at the Indiana State Museum

November 1-3, 3-7 p.m., 650 W. Washington St. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/3ZmA0UT

Enjoy food, themed cocktails and mocktails, wristband swapping and entertainment at the downtown museum before the show. Tickets for November 1 and 2 are sold out. General admission ($40) is still available for November 3. Limited VIP tickets ($100) are available for all three nights.

Swiftie Kids Party

10 a.m. Nov. 2 at the Cannon Ball Lounge at the Indy Hotel, 141 E. Washington St. Buy tickets: bit.ly/4cY7TOY

A kids’ event featuring music, activities and entertainment to celebrate the Eras Tour weekend. Child tickets (including adult admission) are $20 and family tickets (two children and one adult) are $35.

Taylor Swift’s Pop-Up Brunch

11 a.m. Nov. 2 at Turntable, 6281 N. College Ave. Buy tickets: bit.ly/3XqR4GR

Enjoy live music, drag performances, a mimosa bar, bracelet-making workshops and more to celebrate Taylor’s Indy stop. This event is 18+. Early bird general admission is $10.

Shake It Off Rooftop Party

8pm-11pm on November 2 at the Cannon Ball Lounge. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/4eE4hTJ

Enjoy a Taylor Swift dance party with themed cocktails. Admission is $34 and can be purchased in advance.

Let’s Sing Taylor: a live experience in tribute to Taylor Swift

2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on January 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green in Carmel. Buy your tickets: bit.ly/3MIr1G4

Want to keep the party going after the tour ends? Wear your best Taylor-inspired outfit and sing along with a tribute band to songs from the star’s catalog.

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