The Vogue Theatre

Dancing · Indianapolis, IN

About

The Vogue Theatre is open 24 hours a day according to its Yelp page, though as a concert venue, actual hours depend on show schedules. Originally a 1930s movie theater, it became an adult theater in the 1970s before transforming into one of Indianapolis' most popular music venues in 1977. The crowd is mixed gay and straight, with a younger vibe.

Catch a concert here and you'll find affordable tickets, usually under $30. The general admission setup rewards early arrivals. But skip the regular club nights: reviewers describe them as dirty and crowded, with overpriced mixed drinks. If you're here for a show, it's great.

Located in Indianapolis' Broad Ripple neighborhood, known for its nightlife and entertainment options.

Features

  • Originally a 1930s movie theater, later an adult theater
  • Converted to a concert venue in 1977
  • Tickets usually under $30 per show
  • General admission, early birds get best spots
  • Mixed gay-straight crowd, 20s and 30s

Good for

Live Entertainment20 Somethings30 SomethingsDancing

Practical

Mixed Gay/Straight
3.5

What people say

Rated from 179 reviews. 17 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp

From the community

Is there a dress code or any items of clothing that are not allowed, like hats?

A visitor · Over a year ago

“Listed before any reviews?????”

Since this is more of a straight-oriented club, I thought it might be fun to review it in a kind of undercover style. This is really hard for me to review because for dance clubs and trashy people looking to hook up, long lines, overpriced cocktails, and all the things you truly hate about the nightclub scene, this is a standard nasty place. I would rather slit my wrists than stand in line here. However, as others have mentioned, if you can catch a concert here, it's amazing—fantastic. So I have to be fair and give it three stars, but if I were judging just the club aspect, it would get one. If you're not a club person, avoid this place unless you're going to see a live show, which I would rate a four. They host many shows throughout the year with great indie bands, and it's always general admission, so early birds get the best spots. It's also pretty affordable—I've never paid more than thirty dollars for a show here, which I think is a great deal. Otherwise, if you don't want to dance until you're sweating in an inch of disgusting beer on the floor on a Wednesday or Friday night, or spend your money on a poorly made mixed drink—how does someone mess up a vodka tonic?—you might want to avoid it. Yes, the beer is cheap, but big deal—it's nasty. The place is dirty, sketchy, and trashy, filled with a very young crowd that sometimes makes me wonder if they're all using fake IDs, and it's voyeuristic. But if you're looking for a one-night stand, you'll probably get lucky. Ick.

A guest · Over a year ago

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of events does The Vogue Theatre host? +

It hosts live concerts with indie bands and other music acts, plus regular club nights. Shows are general admission.

Are drinks affordable? +

Beer is described as cheap, but mixed drinks are reportedly overpriced and poorly made according to reviews.

What is the crowd like? +

The crowd is mixed gay and straight, mostly in their 20s and 30s. Club nights draw a young, rowdy crowd.

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