Urban Elegance: 9 Industrial-Chic Venues In and Around Indianapolis

Sleek, clean lines, sculptural ductwork and exposed brick details, natural light pooling on gleaming cement floors... when it comes to industrial style, Indianapolis has got the goods. From repurposed factories to airy, loft-like studios, these locations serve as the ultimate blank canvas and can be customized to fit your style. So whether your heart is set on a vintage-glam gala or an eclectic urban affair, you'll find the perfect setting for your Indy (or Indy adjacent) celebration here!


Biltwell Event Center

Indianapolis, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Former Factory Charm

Adjacent Patio

Light-Flooded Rooms

Fab Features: 1922 window and door factory-turned-charming event venue • gorgeous rooms outfitted with exposed brick and ductwork, Edison lights, gleaming wood floors, built-in bars, and oversized windows • outdoor deck and patio accessed by retractable glass doors and illuminated by romantic string lights

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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The Wedding Factory

Albany, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Urban-Chic Vibe

Reimagined Factory

Flexible Packages

Fab Features: reimagined factory warehouse with a cool, urban vibe • the light-filled interior impresses with exposed brick, wood floors, duct-work, and copper ceilings • flexible packages cover everything from elopements to elaborate affairs

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Woolery Mill

Bloomington, IN

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Unique Photo Ops

Creative Menus

Fab Features: former working mill-turned-edgy event space • the interior impresses with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and massive windows that fill the space with natural light • creative food & beverage packages provided by the esteemed One World Catering

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Daniel's Vineyard

McCordsville, IN

Venue Superpowers: 

Vineyard Views

Affordable

Outdoor Stage

Fab Features: sleek, stylish vineyard and event center • exchange vows beneath a shady stand of trees, with the lush vineyards unfurling alongside • two ballrooms each offer ample natural light, gleaming concrete floors, and matte black exposed rafters • multiple versatile event spaces can be rented separately or combined to create a fabulous flow

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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INDUSTRY

Indianapolis, IN

Venue Superpower:

Central Location

Creative Bar Packages

Exposed Brick

Fab Features: a wonderfully restored former ball-bearing factory in the heart of Indy's Industrial District • the interior impresses with beautiful brick, soaring ceilings with exposed rafters, ductwork, sleek, dark poured concrete flooring, and oversized, high-set windows • they offer creative in-house bar packages and a host of extras and add-ons, from a photobooth to full event coordination

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Mavris Arts and Event Center

Indianapolis, IN

Venue Superpowers: 

Three Floors + Rooftop

Delectable Cuisine

In-House Design

Fab Features: celebrate throughout the Main Space, which encompasses three floors of beautiful, loft-like spaces, a rooftop patio, and a charming lawn & garden • intimate parties in the stylish Speakeasy • in-house cuisine is customizable and delicious, and on-site event designers will bring your vision to life

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Garment Factory Events

Franklin, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Charm

All-Inclusive

Multiple Event Spaces

Fab Features: beautifully preserved 1920s-era property that was once a bustling garment factory • interior boasts original open ceilings, warm wooden beams, and exposed brick walls inlaid with large replica windows framing city views • multiple event spaces ensure an easily customizable layout, with a chic lounge, the intimate Province Room with its park views, and the grand Franklin Room

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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FAR Center for Contemporary Arts

Bloomington, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Flexible Open Plan Spaces

Open Vendor Policy

Contemporary Photography Gallery

Fab Features: stylish, flexible event venue with cool architectural details and an open vendor policy • the spacious 505 Theater boasts vaulted ceilings and 12-foot tall glass garage doors that open to the outside • host a cool cocktail hour in the Pictura Gallery, where contemporary photography exhibits are regularly displayed

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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JPS Events at Regions Tower

Indianapolis, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Rooftop Patio

All-Inclusive

City Skyline Views

Fab Features: the city’s only rooftop venue • the interior impresses with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase panoramic views of downtown Indianapolis • all packages include in-house event coordination, catering, and design services

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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