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About Irving Theater - Indianapolis
Welcome to Irving Theater in Indianapolis, a historic, all-ages multipurpose venue housed in a former nickelodeon and art/second-run film house. Located at 5505 East Washington Street on Indianapolis' east side, the venue offers flexible configurations for theater seating, standing room, or banquet-style setups to suit each show. With a capacity up to 600 for theater-style arrangements and up to 400 for banquet-style seating, Irving Theater hosts a diverse slate of live music, arts programming, and unique events like Midnight Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Transylvanian Lip Treatment as host, along with Nashville Emerging Artist Night showcases and more. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and dine.
Irving Theater is easily accessible via IndyGo, served by Route 8 Washington Street on a major east-side transit corridor. Parking is limited on-site with additional nearby lots and on-street options. For those visiting from out of town, the surrounding area offers several hotel choices, including Candlewood Suites Indianapolis East, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis East, and Red Roof Inn Indianapolis East — all within a short drive. When you’re planning your night, consider our trusted partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to make your visit smooth and hassle-free. Whether you’re catching a show or supporting a new artist, secure your seats with us and enjoy a straightforward, no-fuss ticket experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 5505 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219.
- Venue type: all-ages, multipurpose entertainment venue in a historic building (former nickelodeon, later art/second-run film house).
- Capacity: up to 600 for theater seating or standing; up to 400 for banquet-style seating (configurations vary).
- Seating/chart: no public seating chart published; configurations are event-driven (theatre seating, standing, or floor-stage setups).
- Parking: limited on-site lot behind the theater; additional nearby lots and on-street parking available.
- Transit: served by IndyGo Route 8 Washington Street bus; located on a major east-side transit corridor.
- Nearby hotels: Candlewood Suites Indianapolis East (7040 E 21st St, 46219), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis East (7035 Western Select Dr, 46219), Red Roof Inn Indianapolis East (7314 E 21st St, 46219).
- Notable events: Midnight Rocky Horror Picture Show (Transylvanian Lip Treatment as host), Nashville Emerging Artist Night events, and various live music/arts programming.
- Renamed/demolished: the site was formerly owned/operated as Festival Theater in the 1970s; reopened in 1987 as Irving Theater and remains active today.