Events for $20 or less in Indianapolis in December 2026: what’s on?

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

• Film

  Dec 1 · 7 PM

  Free Movie Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol

  Schrott Center for the Arts · Butler-Tarkington

  • Film
  • Christmas

  Free

  ✓ Going ★ Interested
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  Dec 1

  JoySwing Jazz Orchestra | Holiday Big Band Series

  The Jazz Kitchen · Broad Ripple

  • Music
  • Band
  • Big band
  • Jazz

  $18.87–$34.33

  ✓ Going ★ Interested
• Theatre

  until Dec 20

  A Very Phoenix Xmas XVIII: A Miracle on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. by Jamaal McCray

  Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre · Downtown

  • Theatre
  • Christmas

  $15–$50

  ✓ Going ★ Interested
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  until Dec 13

  Mary Poppins

  Footlite Musicals · Herron-Morton Place

  • Theatre

  $17–$27

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

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  Dec 2 · 7 PM

  Judah Band

  The Jazz Kitchen · Broad Ripple

  • Music
  • Band

  $18.87–$34.33

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Thursday, December 3, 2026

• Literature

  Dec 3 · 7:30 PM

  Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series: Elizabeth Acevedo & Claire Jimenez

  Shelton Auditorium · Butler-Tarkington

  • Literature

  Free

  ✓ Going ★ Interested
• Theatre

  until Dec 20

  Prozack the Sad Elf Returns by Ben Asaykwee

  Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre · Downtown

  • Theatre

  $15–$50

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Sunday, December 6, 2026

• Music

  Dec 6 · 3 PM

  46th Annual Luciafest

  The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum · Massachusetts Avenue Commercial District

  • Music

  $20–$35

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Monday, December 7, 2026

• Music

  Dec 7 · 7:30 PM

  Music at Butler: Benny Golson Jazz Festival

  Schrott Center for the Arts · Butler-Tarkington

  • Music
  • Jazz

  Free

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

• Film

  Dec 8 · 7 PM

  Free Movies Series: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

  Schrott Center for the Arts · Butler-Tarkington

  • Film

  Free

  ✓ Going ★ Interested
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  Dec 8 · 7 PM

  Serenade Jazz Orchestra | Holiday Big Band Series

  The Jazz Kitchen · Broad Ripple

  • Music
  • Band
  • Big band
  • Jazz

  $18.87–$34.33

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

• 

  Dec 9 · 7 PM

  Terrance Dennie presented by WOW

  The Jazz Kitchen · Broad Ripple

  • Music

  $18.87–$34.33

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Friday, December 11, 2026

• Music

  Dec 11 · 7:30 PM

  Ballet INitiative’s `Nutcracker with a Twist`

  The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum · Massachusetts Avenue Commercial District

  • Music
  • Christmas

  $20–$35

  ✓ Going ★ Interested
• 

  Dec 11 · 8 PM

  Hyryder

  The Vogue · Broad Ripple

  • Music

  $20

  ✓ Going ★ Interested
• Theatre

  until Dec 12

  Rejoice!

  Clowes Memorial Hall · Butler-Tarkington

  • Theatre

  Free

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Saturday, December 12, 2026

• Music

  Dec 12 · 4 PM

  Ballet INitiative’s `Nutcracker with a Twist`

  The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum · Massachusetts Avenue Commercial District

  • Music
  • Christmas

  $20–$35

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Sunday, December 13, 2026

• Music

  Dec 13 · 2 PM

  Ballet INitiative’s `Nutcracker with a Twist`

  The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum · Massachusetts Avenue Commercial District

  • Music
  • Christmas

  $20–$35

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

• Film

  Dec 15 · 7 PM

  Free Movie Series: It’s a Wonderful Life

  Schrott Center for the Arts · Butler-Tarkington

  • Film

  Free

  ✓ Going ★ Interested
• 

  Dec 15 · 7 PM

  West Winds Big Band | Holiday Big Band Series

  The Jazz Kitchen · Broad Ripple

  • Music
  • Band
  • Big band
  • Swing

  $18.87–$34.33

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

• Music

  Dec 16 · 6:30 PM

  NIGHTJAR: All Open Mic

  Big Car Collaborative (Tube Factory) · Garfield Park

  • Music

  Free

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Friday, December 18, 2026

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  Dec 18 · 8 PM

  Trippin Billies - DMB Tribute

  The Vogue · Broad Ripple

  • Music
  • Tribute and covers

  $18–$25

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Saturday, December 19, 2026

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  Dec 19 · 6:30 PM

  Pavel & Direct Contact

  The Jazz Kitchen · Broad Ripple

  • Music

  $13.71–$49.79

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Sunday, December 20, 2026

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  Dec 20 · 8 PM

  Eddie 9V

  The Vogue · Broad Ripple

  • Music
  • Blues

  $20

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

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  Dec 22

  GM Horns Big Band | Holiday Big Band Series

  The Jazz Kitchen · Broad Ripple

  • Music
  • Band
  • Big band
  • Swing

  $18.87–$34.33

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

Wednesday, December 23, 2026

• 

  Dec 23 · 6:30 PM

  Jeffery Thomas II & The Exchange Group Music | A Soulful Sing-A-Long : Christmas Edition

  The Jazz Kitchen · Broad Ripple

  • Music
  • Christmas

  $18.87–$34.33

  ✓ Going ★ Interested

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