Open House Open Stage at the Mel (May 2026)

Schedule

Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Melody Inn | Indianapolis, IN

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Indy's longest running open stage!
Celebrating ***24*** years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE ----- NO COVER (21+, it's still a bar)
10 minutes or 3 songs (acoustic/minimal setup)
Multi-genre (comedy, music, poetry, +, etc.)
No SESAC music
Sign up 7:30pm (or contact Brent ahead of time)
Showtime 8pm
Share your art or just hang out!
All are welcome! We love and encourage diverse acts to come perform!
Please pay your tab with CA$H (ATM on site)
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Where is it happening?

Melody Inn, 3826 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208-4017, United States

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