Despite its small town feel, Bloomington has a lively music and arts scene. Check out this sampling of venues for a variety of acts when visiting.
IU AUDITORIUM
1211 E. Seventh St.
iuauditorium.com
The IU Auditorium is home to touring acts such as off-Broadway shows, guest speakers, ballets, symphonies and bands.
BUSKIRK-CHUMLEY THEATER
114 E. Kirkwood Ave.
buskirkchumley.org
A staple of the Bloomington arts community, the Buskirk-Chumley showcases a variety of events, from theater and film to artists and speeches.
BLUEBIRD NIGHTCLUB
216 N. Walnut St.
thebluebird.ws
This local bar has a constant stream of live performances, including headlining artists, cover bands and concerts featuring IU professors.
MUSICAL ARTS CENTER
101 N. Jordan Ave.
music.indiana.edu/boxoffice
Located on campus, this venue is home to the Jacobs School of Music’s world-class operas and ballets, as well as many student recitals and ensembles.
WELLS-METZ THEATRE
275 N. Jordan Ave.
indiana.edu/~thtr/facilities/wellsMetz.shtml
The Wells-Metz frequently offers Department of Theatre and Drama productions in an intimate setting.
RUTH N. HALLS THEATRE
1211 E. Seventh St.
indiana.edu/~thtr/facilities/halls.shtml
Similar to the Wells-Metz, the Ruth N. Halls Theatre is a larger venue that has a variety of plays and musicals.
JOHN WALDRON ARTS CENTER
122 S. Walnut St.
ivytech.edu/bloomington/waldron/performance/
This venue, sponsored by Ivy Tech, offers a variety of community acts ranging from recitals to plays.
