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About the Venues
Performances
The Tobias Theatre at Newfields
4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
The Tobias Theater is a 530-seat masterpiece that has been declared the “best listening room in Indy” and “best screening room in Indianapolis” by Indianapolis Monthly magazine. There’s room to relax and enjoy concerts, comedy, live podcasts, and dance!
Parking for Performances
Parking is usually free in front of Newfield but they reserve the right to charge for parking during events.
Masterclasses
Lilly Hall
4741 Clarendon Rd E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Dedicated in 1962, Lilly Hall is the home of the Jordan College of the Arts, which includes the School of Music, the departments of Dance and Theatre, as well as the Art + Design and Arts Administration programs.
In 2003, the Lilly Courtyard Building—a 48,000-square-foot expansion of Lilly Hall—opened. Lilly Hall houses faculty offices, more than 20 practice rooms, five dance studios, two black-box theaters, nine mediated classrooms and rehearsal halls, soundproofed electronic music and percussion studios, a Multisensory Learning Facility, and music libraries for the band, orchestra, and choral departments. Lilly Hall was built using major funding given by Lilly Endowment Inc. and is named in honor of the Lilly family.
Parking Details for Masterclasses
Patrons can park in the Sunset Avenue Parking garage, located in the 4700 block of Sunset Avenue, between 46th and 49th street. Access the garage from Sunset Avenue. For most events, there is a $10 event parking fee. Guests requiring accessible entry can park on the main floor of the garage or in the Clowes lot on the northeast side of the building. Free street parking is often also available in the surrounding neighborhoods, but be mindful of any signed parking restrictions.
During the day, the garage is open with a standard rate structure.
Accessibility
All accessibility requests should be made via email to Sarah at indydancefestival@indydancecouncil.org by June 30th, 2026. We strive to accommodate all requests to the best of our abilities and encourage all interested participants with access needs to reach out as soon as possible.
ASL interpreters are available for all classes and panel discussions upon request. Large print materials are available upon request.
Lilly Hall and the Tobias Theatre are ADA compliant and accessible via ramps and elevators. Further information on accessible parking and services on Butler’s campus can be found here.