Came here for the candlelight concert for the Joe Hisaishi night. It was lovely! For those who don't know, there's a big parking lot for the cathedral in the back. I was planning on paid street parking so that was a plus! We got tickets in section C but it didn't make much of a difference in the smaller space we were in which was really nice. It felt like such an intimate experience! When you walk in, you get to walk past the stage area and can see all the candles and even though they're battery operated, it still makes the space look so cozy and inviting. Once we were seated, the musicians came out and played select pieces from many of the Miyazaki movies. The audience was respectful and quiet which really helped in a space like that to hear properly. The musicians performed so well and I'd love to come back for another show! The time goes by super fast (granted it's only about an hour). read more

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Attending a gala here and the venue is stunning! Fun they had different floors for cocktail hour and the main event. So much beauty and stunning architecture. Fabulous they have their own parking lot too! read more

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This place is absolutely beautiful and the perfect venue for Candlelight Concerts hosted by Fever. The Tribute to Lauryn Hill was the second one that I've attended here, with the first being The Tribute to Beyonce. The seating is just about perfect in the aspect that each row is slightly more elevated than the one in front of it, making it hard to choose a "bad seat". Many other Candlelight Concerts are hosted at venues where the seating is on a level floor, and then it's important to buy seats in Zone A if you want to be able to see. Another plus, in my opinion, is the free on-site parking. If you get there early enough...and aren't in a huge rush to leave immediately following the event, you'll do just fine. The venue draws an eclectic crowd. We saw Mennonite women, Muslims, black people, white people, young people and old people in attendance. There is no food or drink served here, probably due to the reverence needing to be shown, but that was okay. The cathedral is centrally located in Downtown Indianapolis near many bars and restaurants. read more

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Great venue, we came for the Candlelight Christnas concert. The only feedback I have is that the chairs are very tightly packed. It was a short show so it was fine, but a long play or such would be veey difficult to remain comfortable. read more

Scottish Rite Cathedral - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Went for a lovely night and great music had not been to this cathedral in years and it still impresses every time but going for a concert was great. read more

I attended a community event here this morning and it was a beautiful location for a breakfast. The bells rang a few times as I was parking and that was pretty cool. We were in the downstairs/basement room and it comfortably held 300+ people. I only saw a small part of the building during my trip but it was impressive. They partner with Kahn's Catering and we had a delicious breakfast. Parking was free (at least to me for our event) and right outside so it was convenient. We did have to walk down a few flights of stairs so I'm not sure how accessible it is. There may be a more accessible entrance somewhere else. I would love to attend another event here or do a tour to see more of the building. read more

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I've been here for weddings and other events, tonight was Halloween classics by a string quartet by candlelight and it was fabulous. The venue couldn't have been more perfect for the music showcased. Only down side was it was so hot in the auditorium we were in. read more

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Went to the Candlelight Concert Series by Fever for the holiday show last night. It was fantastic! They offer other musical shows featuring songs by Taylor Swift or Queen to name a few. The venue is small enough that even from zone C, we could see/hear just as if we were closer. The acoustics are wonderful. So many ornate details, I can see why it would also be a great spot for weddings! Parking can be a bit of a mess to get in/out. They do offer free parking in the fenced lot, but there is only one entrance in/out so if you're the later showing, you're fighting those leaving and it's a bit chaotic with everyone crowding to one place. Likely the only time I'd suggest paid, street parking over free. read more

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This is one star based on the Hans Zimmer Candlelight Concert being canceled or moved without notice to ticket holders on July 18. We have not been able to get an answer from either the venue or Fever as to what happened, and Fever would not refund the ticket price, but gave a voucher which had to be used within 60 days. Unfortunately I also previously bought tickets for the August 8 Rings and Dragons, and by happenstance while using the other voucher, learned that Rings had been moved to August 1 without notice. Since we are not available August 1, we had to pay extra costs to transfer it to the next date in September. What a fraudulent and horribly run company! read more

I usually loathe free tours, but the (free) tour we took here was simply wonderful -- a full hour of details about the history of this fascinating place! Marvelous architecture and stained glass, and many great restaurants in walking distance! (Yeah. I was hungry that day. Food dominated my thoughts.) Great afternoon! read more

My daughter had her 1st dance show here in August. Because of Covid, which we say now A LOT, this was the venue we were open to because if capacity issues etc. They just checked everyone's temp at the door and had space between families. Of course all wore masks. I just wish that the dancers didn't have to wear masks too on stage. It's really pretty in here and the views of the stage all around were good. We are now doing the Nutcracker production here this year instead of our normal location. I think it will be a beautiful location for this also! read more

Scottish Rite Cathedral - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Beautiful architecture sets this building out from the surrounding ones. It is huge & you can see it from a distance. We didn't have time to go in, but certainly enjoyed the beauty of it. I'm sure the inside is just as gorgeous & wouldn't disappoint. read more

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I've driven past the Scottish Rite many times and admired the Gothic architecture from afar, but never took the time to look at it up close until last week. Tours of the building are only offered Monday-Friday from 10:00 - 2:00, so when I had a day off work with no plans, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity. My mom and I went on a guided tour of the building, which was free and led by a volunteer Freemason with Scottish Rite branch. What I really liked about the tour was that our guide didn't have a canned presentation for us - it was a little off the cuff and he didn't disclose many specific details (even when we asked for them). Some people might be turned off by this, but I figured that if the tour guide had told all the minute details, they wouldn't really mean a whole lot to me at the time, and I certainly wouldn't remember what type of wood a table was made of or the year in which it was built a few days later, so what difference do details make? What mattered to me was that the building and furnishings were beautiful. The tour takes you all over the building and lasts a little over an hour. The stained glass windows throughout the building were very striking -- it was pretty cool to see such elaborate, secular designs in the medium. I also loved seeing the ballroom, with its massive chandelier and intricate ceiling, and was very impressed by the theater... seeing it completely empty almost felt a little reminiscent of the Phantom of the Opera for some reason. The tours are available for private individuals as well as small groups. Best of all, they are free! Another point of interest which I had no idea about prior to visiting -- there is actually a small cafe inside the Cathedral which serves lunch Monday-Friday. If you're a tourist to the city, or just happen to be a resident who has never been to the Scottish Rite, I think it is worth visiting. If you don't have time for a full tour, at least walk around the exterior to appreciate the unique architecture. read more

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This Mormon headquarters is full of rich decoration and steeped in tradition. The cathedral holds a range of events that are accessible to public and private parties alike in its beautiful ballrooms and halls. I highly recommend visiting this spot if you get the chance! read more

We were at the Scottish Rite for the perfect Wedding Guide bridal show Jan 3. This is the first time we have been there. There was 3 floors of vendors. The building itself was really pretty. There is also a cafe but we did not eat there. Sorry no review for it. read more

My first trip here .. I just happened by stopped to take some pics .. I really wanted to see inside and made it a point to stop at our next visit. We were going to be in town so I called and got the info for a tour. The tour takes between 45 min to an hour and is free .. they do take donations for their charity work. It's a huge place and I'm sure they don't allow people to wander about unattended with all the valuable irreplaceable workmanship. So much stained glass and breathtaking woodwork. they give you lots of info in the tour but truthfully I was only interested in the aesthetics .. loved the stained glass and all the woodwork. Truthfully I could have done with less info .. our guide told the meaning of each aspect of each stained glass window. which was much more than we cared to know. I really thought this building was a church .. didn't realize it's some huge masonic meeting hall or temple. I'd been rainbow girl for a super short time .. the teen girl level of masons ... thought the symbology and ceremony was weird and creepy then .. and still do. I know they do a lot of good charity works. I was glad to see inside and enjoyed the tour ... would recommend stopping. They rent it out for weddings ect. They estimated the cost of renting a venue for a wedding to be around 20K .. but renting the whole place .. I think they said was more like 400K and had only been done once by some sports athlete. read more

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I had my dream wedding here and couldn't have asked for anything more. They made everything so perfect and I never had a problem. The ballroom made my life so easy when it came to decorating for the reception because the room is already so beautiful I didn't have to do anything. I also rented the 3rd floor balcony for cocktail hour and you were able to look down into the ballroom. They take care of everything for you so you do not have to worry about a thing. Plus it makes your life easier to have the ceremony AND reception in the same building. It really was like a fairy tale wedding. The pictures turned out beautiful. Inside and out. The only issue I had was the fact I had to use the catering service they provide. The food is awesome but it came out to be pretty pricey. However, it is a wedding and you do get what you pay for. To actually rent the rooms you want, isn't that expensive as I thought it would be. However, it depends on what you call expensive. To me it was well worth the money and I would marry my husband all over again there. read more

Excellent venue for an event I attended recently for almost 800 people. Lovely architectural details, ample parking, very near the center of Downtown, and tasty appetizers via Thomas Caterers of Distinction. read more

Awesome place to see! For years, before moving to Indianapolis, I wondered what the giant cathedral was, and finally toured it after moving here and again with family. Absolutely gorgeous place. It belongs to The Masons, who will give you a tour during the week for free and there is so much to learn about this place, from the small colored stained glass pieces in the windows, to the 33x33x33x33 cube main entrance, to the fact that it was built in 2 years back in the 1920s. Honestly, every time I think of the interior of that place I can see why so many weddings happen there, it's very artitistic and has a storybook feel that you are almost waiting for Cogsworth and Mrs. Pots to break into song around the corner. If you do get a chance to visit, go around lunch, there is a cafeteria in the basement that is actually pretty good. You just might be surprised. read more

My wife and I took the guided tour of the Scottish Rite Cathedral and it was amazing. Be prepared to hear 33 and "17 and a half" over and over. The precision that was put into this building is awe inspiring. The auditorium is perfectly set up for a live performance. I can't wait to attend a show here, any show! I've lived in Indy almost my whole life and can't believe it took me this long to take a tour. It's free! The tour guide was great! read more

Lovely building and very informative tour! My tour guide was knowledgeable and experienced and gave lots of personnel anecdotes along the way. He was quirky and made the tour that much more enjoyable. Only complaint would be that at times it felt like we were rushing through a few areas. Not a big deal at all, along with it being a particularly busy weekend we visited, totally understandable. Would return for another tour in the future! Big plus is free parking! read more

We attended a wedding reception here on 9/26/2015. We were served single shrimp cocktail appetizers,mini caprese appetizers and chicken Wellington appetizers- all delicious and at the proper temperature.The Caesar salad had a very good dressing.the dinner featured chicken thighs,which I normally do not care for,but these were delicious,as well as short ribs over a bed of roasted red potatoes, and green beans.The food was delicious and the bar tenders and wait staff were fabulous! What a lovely setting with great food and service to hold a wedding reception! read more

Just happend to be across the street at on outdoor concert at dusk when this building lit up. Talk about beautiful. It was closed but judging from the outside with its gothic look, I'm sure the inside was breathtaking. May be on another trip, I can get a tour. read more

We missed the time for the indoor tour. But the outside is amazing! Would live to revisit someday and see the inside. And the tour is free.