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About The Bishop
Welcome to The Bishop, Bloomington’s intimate live-music venue and bar. Located at 123 S Walnut Street, this roughly 200-person space is known for hosting indie and alternative acts, DJ nights, stand-up, and pop-up art events. Whether you’re in town for a show after class at nearby Indiana University or a local night out, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss ticket access and practical venue details to help you plan your visit.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll find a friendly, no-pressure experience. Secure your seats and check the latest show listings—The Bishop regularly features artists on the rise and keeps the vibe intimate so you don’t miss a moment of the performance.
Venue details, parking, transit, and nearby lodging are all part of the package when you’re seeing a show at The Bishop. The venue is walkable from the Indiana University campus and accessible by local transit, making it a convenient stop for students and locals alike. Parking options include a garage across the street, a lot behind the venue that’s free after 9pm, and metered spots on weekdays. Sundays typically offer free parking. For a comfortable stay and great meals before or after the show, consider nearby hotels like Hampton Inn Bloomington, Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington, and Walnut Street Inn. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners for hotels and dining to help you plan seamlessly.
Seating charts are interactive on most ticketing platforms, so you can view the exact layout for each show. With capacity around 200, The Bishop delivers an up-close concert experience where you can really feel the music and the crowd.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 123 S Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
- Venue type: intimate live-music venue and bar
- Capacity: approximately 200 people
- Parking: garage across the street; lot behind the venue free after 9pm; metered on weekdays; Sundays free
- Transit: walkable from Indiana University campus; accessible by local transit
- Seating chart: interactive seating charts are available on ticketing platforms (The Bishop seating charts)
- Notable events: hosts indie/alternative acts, DJ nights, stand-up, art/pop-up events
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Bloomington (2100 N Walnut St), Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington (1410 N Walnut St), Walnut Street Inn (130 N Walnut St)
- Renamed/demolished note: The Bishop in Bloomington remains active; a different The Bishop location in Albany, NY closed in 2023