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About Jake's - IN

Jake's in Bloomington, IN was once the city’s largest concert space on the Bloomington night scene, hosting legendary acts like R.E.M., Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Fishbone, and They Might Be Giants. While the venue closed around 2013 and the space was repurposed as Switchyard Brewing Company (open 2020, reportedly closed by 2024), the site remains a key piece of Bloomington’s musical history. This page provides context for visitors researching the venue’s location, layout, parking, transit access, and nearby accommodations and dining, so you can explore the city with confidence.

Location, accessibility, and local options matter when planning a night out in Bloomington. We’ve gathered practical details to help you secure your plans: free parking behind the venue, on-street options, Bloomington Transit routes serving Walnut Street, and nearby hotels and restaurants for a convenient stay. If you’re researching venues with a storied legacy, Jake's remains a reference point in Bloomington’s live-music history. For current event listings and experiences in the area, check our verified listings and partner recommendations.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 419 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404.
  • Venue type: historic nightclub/music venue; historically the largest concert space among Bloomington nightclubs.
  • Capacity: no public, official capacity published for Jake's; historical references describe it as a large concert space but do not list a numeric capacity.
  • Seating chart: no publicly published seating chart for Jake's; typical setup was standing/dance floor with limited seating.
  • Parking: free parking behind Jake's and on-street options (per Ticketmaster listing).
  • Transit: Bloomington Transit serves Walnut Street area; nearest transit hub is Bloomington Transit Center (301 S Walnut St). For routes, see BT Route 12 (North Walnut/IU Express) and Route 7 (South Walnut/Clear Creek).
  • Nearby hotels: Home2 Suites Bloomington (1410 N Walnut St), Walnut Street Inn (130 N Walnut St), SpringHill Suites Bloomington (501 N College Ave).
  • Notable events hosted: acts such as R.E.M., Fishbone, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, and They Might Be Giants; open-mic nights and touring acts were common.
  • Demolished/renamed: Jake's closed circa 2013; the space was repurposed as Switchyard Brewing Company (open 2020); Switchyard Bloomington reportedly closed by 2024.