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Indianapolis Christmas Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In, Tickets & What’s Included
The Indianapolis Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 by PubCrawls.com is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, open to everyone 21+ with a valid government-issued photo ID. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Howl at the Moon Indianapolis, 20 East Georgia Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Howl at the Moon is on Georgia Street downtown, a short walk from Monument Circle.
What’s included with your ticket
- Free entry to every participating bar (no cover)
- Holiday drink specials at every participating bar
- Free after party at a participating venue
- Food specials at select venues
- Live DJ at select venues
- Professional photographer at the event
- PubCrawls.com branded 2026 wristband
- Scan & Go digital bar map with every participating Indianapolis bar
How the night works
Show your ticket (on your phone or printed) and your ID to the check-in staff at Howl at the Moon between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and you’ll get your wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Scan your wristband, select Indianapolis and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, then finish the night at the free after party. Drinks are not included in the ticket; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials at every participating bar.
Tickets and prices
Indianapolis tickets are sold on Eventbrite. FREE tickets for the first 100 crawlers (one per order) are on sale until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, and tickets are transferable.
Where the Indianapolis crawl goes
Check-in is downtown on Georgia Street, a short walk from Monument Circle, which becomes the Circle of Lights every holiday season. Indy’s bar scene is spread across a few walkable pockets: Massachusetts Avenue, the diagonal street running northeast out of downtown, packs cocktail bars, pubs and patios into a handful of blocks, Fountain Square to the southeast leans toward dive bars and live music, and Broad Ripple to the north has been a nightlife neighborhood for generations. The full list of participating bars is posted closer to the date, and every one of them is on the digital map you get at check-in.
Getting there and what to wear
IndyGo’s Red Line rapid bus runs between Broad Ripple and downtown along College Avenue and Meridian Street, and rideshare pickups are quick downtown. If you drive, a downtown garage is less hassle than circling for street parking on a December Saturday. December evenings are typically in the upper 20s to low 30s, and wind between downtown buildings makes it feel colder. Wear your ugly sweater over a thin long-sleeve layer, add a coat that’s easy to take off inside warm bars, and pick shoes you can comfortably walk a few blocks in.
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What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Holiday Drink Specials
Free Entry, No Cover
Free After Party
Indianapolis Christmas Bar Crawl Check-In
Check in 4–7 PM at Howl at the Moon, 20 East Georgia Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, with your ticket and a valid photo ID. The IndyGo Red Line or a downtown garage beats circling for street parking.
Check in at Howl at the Moon Indianapolis, 20 East Georgia Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Every participating bar is on the Scan & Go digital bar map you get at check-in, and the full bar route is posted closer to the date.
Howl at the Moon Indianapolis
20 East Georgia Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
How the Pub Crawl Works
Buy online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check in at Howl at the Moon Indianapolis between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Bring your ticket and photo ID.
Collect your 2026 wristband. The crawl runs until 10:00 PM, then the free after party.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Check-In Opens at Howl at the Moon Indianapolis
Show your ticket and photo ID to get your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital map.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace. No cover, holiday drink specials at every bar.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband.
Crawl Ends, Free After Party
Head to the free after party at a participating venue. Plan a safe ride home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Indianapolis Christmas Bar Crawl 2026?
The Indianapolis Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Howl at the Moon Indianapolis. After that, you visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, and finish at the free after party at a participating venue.
Where and when is check-in for the Indianapolis crawl?
Check-in is at Howl at the Moon Indianapolis, 20 East Georgia Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Show your ticket on your phone or printed, plus a valid photo ID, and the check-in staff will give you your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Check-in closes at 7:00 PM, so arrive before then.
What's included with a Indianapolis Christmas Bar Crawl ticket?
Every ticket includes free entry to every participating bar with no cover, holiday drink specials at every participating bar, a free after party, food specials and a live DJ at select venues, a professional photographer, a PubCrawls.com branded 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Drinks are not included; your wristband unlocks the specials.
How much are Indianapolis Christmas Bar Crawl tickets?
FREE tickets for the first 100 crawlers (one per order) are on sale on Eventbrite until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees, all sales are final and tickets are transferable.
What should I wear to the Indianapolis Christmas Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. Indy is usually around freezing by evening in mid-December, so wear a warm layer under your sweater and bring a coat for the walks between bars. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are a good idea if there's slush on the sidewalks.
Is the Indianapolis Christmas Bar Crawl 21+?
Yes. The crawl is 21+ only, and you need a valid government-issued photo ID to check in at Howl at the Moon and get your wristband. Bring the same ID with you all night, since participating bars may check it again at the door. An Indiana driver's license, any current state ID or a passport works.
How do I get to and from the Indianapolis bar crawl?
IndyGo's Red Line rapid bus connects Broad Ripple, downtown and points south along College Avenue and Meridian Street, and rideshare is easy to find around Georgia Street and Monument Circle. If you drive, use a downtown garage and plan a sober ride home before the night starts.
Can I show up after 7:00 PM?
Check-in at Howl at the Moon runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and closes at 7:00 PM, so arrive before then to get your wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Getting there earlier also gives you more time to visit the participating bars, in any order, before heading to the free after party.
