BATS OVER INDY FESTIVAL 2026

Bats Over Indy is back! Our annual gathering of goth, darkwave, post-punk, and industrial artists and fans. Come join us for two nights of goth, darkwave, post-punk, and industrial music and experience the living pulse of Indy’s dark underground…
Friday, August 7
Dead Cool – a dynamic darkwave duo hailing from Wilmington, North Carolina, known for their infectious blend of post-punk bass lines and vintage synthesizers. Their signature “goth BFF” aesthetic comes alive through hypnotic, high-energy live performances fueled by atmospheric fog and striking visual style.
Vazum – A darkwave powerhouse known for hypnotic rhythms, brooding vocals, and a sound that mixes shoegaze, goth rock, and deathrock
Mourning Candle – Ethereal and melancholic gothic rock and darkwave
Jaguardini – Shadowy blend of darkwave and synthwave
Until We R Dust – dark electro straight out of Indianapolis fronted by Juan Blak
Saturday, August 8
Astari Nite – High-energy darkwave/post-punk with dramatic flair and infectious hooks
Black Rose Burning – Gothic rock/post-punk layered with electronic textures, delivering lush, emotional soundscapes and powerful vocals
Slim Neck – A blend of industrial, darkwave, punk, and electro-pop from Chicago
Ghost Days – Post-punk meets coldwave with pulsing beats and stark atmospheres that feel both distant and intimate
She 1 • Him 2 is a Cleveland-based electropop duo that blends glossy, hook-driven synthpop with darker darkwave and industrial undertones. duo that blends glossy, hook-driven synthpop with darker darkwave and industrial undertones.
Setting the tone between sets and deep into the night, DJs Gomez and Naggaroth will keep the dancefloor alive between sets
📍 Location: Healer
🎟 Admission:
Advance — $35 (one day) / $50 (both days)
At the Door — $40 (one day, limited availability)
All ages are welcome. 21+ to drink