Prepare for a full evening of refined revelry.
Now that you’ve decided to spend some time at the Midwest’s premiere venue for cabaret entertainment, learn more about the world-class experience that awaits you, including dinner service, a well-stocked bar and meet and greets with your favorite artists.
Food and Beverage
Our newly expanded dining menu, created by our friends at the Jazz Kitchen, was designed to suit the refined tastes of our patrons, and features everything from small plates and shareables, to full entrees and gourmet desserts. Our new facility also features a gorgeous, full-service bar with craft cocktails, curated wine lists, and more.
Be sure to arrive early so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy food and libations (doors typically open two hours before show time*). If you plan on dining with us, we recommend arriving at least one hour prior to showtime. If you find yourself in need of a cocktail or a nibble mid-show, don’t worry, full food and beverage service will continue throughout the performance.
*On two-show nights, doors will open approximately 1 hour prior to the second performance. The Cabaret asks that all patrons are seated at their tables 30 minutes before showtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to the ample street parking around the Metzger Building, you’re welcome to park for free in the designated Buckingham Companies lot (located at Meridian & St. Joseph). If you’re feeling especially fancy, valet parking is available for $10. Download a parking map here.
The Cabaret doesn’t use physical tickets. When you arrive for the performance, you will check in with The Cabaret host using your last name. One of our friendly ushers will show you to your table. Doors open two hours prior to 7pm and 8pm performances, and approximately thirty minutes prior to 9:30pm performances.
The Cabaret is a nightlife destination that can be enjoyed by any mature young person. Some shows do contain adult (raunchy and/or political) content, which will be indicated in the description for the show.
Yes, The Cabaret complies with all ADA requirements. Please call us with any specific concerns at 317-275-1169, and we will be happy to accommodate you.
The Alley at Library Square
Seating Begins at 5pm
The Cabaret
5 PM performances: doors open at 3 PM.
7 PM performances: doors open at 5 PM.
8 PM performances, doors open at 6 PM.
9:30 PM performances: doors open approximately at 9 PM.
7:30 PM performances: doors open approximately at 7 PM.*
*Doors open at 5:30 PM for Andre De Shields’ Sunday, August 15 performance.
For best service, we suggest patrons arrive one hour prior to each performance.
No, seating is pre-assigned by The Cabaret staff based on order of purchase. Current 3 and 6-show subscribers, as well as donors of $250+ receive priority preference regarding seating.
For more information regarding subscriptions, click here.
For more information on becoming a donor of $250+, please click here.
We will always do our best to accommodate any seating requests.
If you would like to request to be seated with another party, please call us at 317-275-1169 or email info@thecabaret.org.
The Alley at Library Square
Beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase.
The Cabaret
Our newly-expanded menu, created by our friends at the Jazz Kitchen, includes small plates, full entrees and desserts, and includes accommodations for most dietary restrictions. Our new facility also features a gorgeous, full-service bar with craft cocktails, curated wine lists, and more. As luck would have it, you’ll pass it on the way to your table.
We recommend arriving at least one hour before show time if you plan on dining with us. however, if you find yourself in need of a cocktail or a nibble mid-show, don’t fret. Full food and beverage service will continue throughout the performance.
There are no food & beverage minimums at The Alley and The Cabaret
We’ll take you as you are, but attire at The Cabaret typically ranges from business casual to cocktail.
Coat Check
Unfortunately, at this time, coat check facilities will not be available. With reduced capacity, there should be ample space for coats on the backs of chairs because of reduced seating capacity.
Meet & Greets follow most performances in the beautiful Gallery 924 (also located in the Metzger Building).
Meet & Greets will not occur after the first show on a two-show night (e.g. after the 7 pm performance if there is a 9:30 performance).
Please note: due to the coronavirus pandemic, meet & greets have been canceled until further notice.
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