Affordable Venue & Event Rental Spaces in Indianapolis

Playground Productions Studios is a venue in Indianapolis offering event rental options for live performances, art gallery events, and more (see more at the bottom of the page). We even have a beer and wine cash bar on site; our cash bar includes 1-2 bartenders, 3 wine selections, 3 beer selections, 3 hard cider selections, bottled water, soda, and light snacks.  Our venue is conveniently located on the east side of Indianapolis in Irvington, we are wheelchair accessible and we provide plenty of free parking.

Gallery Exhibit Event Rental

Playground Productions Studio’s 12 Bar Blues Art Gallery, which features three-4×6 steel hanging grates,  a 4×8 steel hanging grate, and a 9×9 hanging wall for exhibit space. Our hanging space can accommodate up to 6 artists and the rest of our venue can be used for vendor booths. Our art gallery differs from your traditional gallery, as we offer opportunities for artists to feature live entertainment at their exhibits.

Book a Free 30-Minute Tour of the Venue

Tours are available Monday from 11am-2pm and Tuesday & Wednesday from 11am-4pm. Contact us to book your tour!

Small Event Rental-1400 sq ft

$150 per hour
2-hour minimum

Includes:

  • 1400 sq ft open area
  • Sound engineer & cash bar included
  • PA system: Mixer, speakers, microphones, stands & cables. Backline available by request: Drums & cymbals, & guitar amp. (Client sets up backline)
  • Up to 50 chairs, 6 cocktail tables with covers, and 4-2×5 tables
  • Guest capacity: 100 people
  • Any additional time needed to decorate, setup, etc will be available at $100 for 1 hour or $50 for 30 minutes. Please note this time cannot be used to extend your event. Your event must begin and end promptly at your start & end time. You will be charged for any overage.
  • 2 weeks notice required to book

Large Event Rental-1800 sq ft

$175 per hour
2-hour minimum

Includes:

  • 1400 sq ft open area plus an additional 400 sq ft space*
  • Sound engineer & cash bar included
  • PA system: Mixer, speakers, microphones, stands & cables. Backline available by request: Drums & cymbals, & guitar amp. (Client sets up backline)
  • Up to 50 chairs, 6 cocktail cables with covers, and 4-2×5 tables
  • Guest capacity: 150 people
  • Any additional time needed to decorate, setup, etc will be available at $100 for 1 hour or $50 for 30 minutes. Please note this time cannot be used to extend your event. Your event must begin and end promptly at your start & end time. You will be charged for any overage.
  • 2 weeks notice required to book

*Please note the additional space included in Large Event Rental is most suitable for extra space for gatherings, parties, vendor markets, a backstage/greenroom area, etc., and not ideal for any kind of performance event. Even though the additional room it open to the rest of the space, it is slightly partitioned and any guests in the additional space would be not be able to see the performance acts.

Rental Hours

  • Sunday-Thursday: 11am-9pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 11am-Midnight
  • Rentals are not available on the following holidays:
    • Memorial Day
    • 4th of July
    • Labor Day
    • Thanksgiving Day 
    • Black Friday (Day after Thanksgiving)
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas Day
    • New Year’s Eve
    • New Year’s Day

Our Venue Can Host:

  • Live Music Performances
  • Burlesque, Dance, Drag, & Theater
  • Comedy & Variety Shows
  • Fashions Shows
  • Open Mic & Poetry Slams
  • Movie Night
  • Pop Ups
  • Film Festivals & Screenings
  • Film/Album/Book Releases
  • Art Gallery Exhibits
  • Networking Events
  • Charity Events
  • Mini Festivals

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