Rent a Bus to Old National Centre: Concert & Event Group Guide

If you are moving a group through downtown Indianapolis to Old National Centre, the single logistics question that keeps organizers up the night before is deceptively simple: where exactly does the bus drop us off, and what happens to parking? The venue sits in the middle of Mass Ave, one of Indianapolis's most active corridors, with street meters, competing event traffic, and two on-site lots that fill fast on show nights. Getting the answer right before you arrive is the difference between walking in together and scrambling across three blocks of downtown.

This guide answers it straight, using the venue's own published information and what we know from coordinating group runs to Old National regularly. Then it walks you through everything else a concert group needs: which room is which, which vehicle fits your headcount, what shapes the price, and how the whole night flows when the bus handles the transportation instead of you. For a wider look at how we handle concert nights across Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis concert party bus rental service.

What Is Old National Centre?

Old National Centre (502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46204) is one of the oldest and most distinctive performance venues in Indiana. The building opened in 1910 as the Murat Temple, a Masonic Shrine constructed in Islamic and Egyptian Revival architecture — copper onion domes, Moorish arches, and a 208-foot tower styled after a minaret. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today Live Nation operates it as a multi-room concert and event complex hosting roughly 300 public and private events each year, with capacity ranging from 25 to 4,590 guests across nine different spaces.

The three rooms your group is most likely heading to:

• Murat Theatre: The main room — a full performing arts theatre seating approximately 2,600. This is the room for Broadway touring productions, headliner concerts, and large seated shows.
• Egyptian Room: The concert hall, with room for up to 1,800 for standing events or around 900 for seated cabaret-style shows. The stage is large, the floor is terrazzo, and risers with perimeter seating give it the atmosphere of a classic mid-size rock club. Most club-level touring acts play the Egyptian Room.
• The Deluxe: The intimate room, capping around 600. Smaller touring acts and late-night DJ events.

The venue sits on the edge of Mass Ave — Indianapolis's Massachusetts Avenue arts and dining corridor — which makes it a natural anchor for a group night out that starts with dinner on the strip before the show. That geography is also why parking on event nights is the one thing first-timers consistently underestimate.

Drop-Off & Pickup at Old National Centre

Here is the part most articles leave vague — so let's be specific. There are two practical curbside access points for a group bus at Old National Centre:

Alabama Street at the marquee is the primary drop-off point. It runs directly along the front of the theatre and puts your group under the marquee at the main entrance with no detour. This is where rideshare vehicles are also directed — your group steps off and walks straight in.

Locust Street at the rear entrance is the secondary access point. It runs behind the theatre, provides step-free ramp access, and is noticeably quieter than the Alabama Street side during high-traffic show nights. For larger groups or anyone who needs accessible entry, Locust Street is worth knowing as a backup or primary option.

For pickup after the show, set a clear meeting spot and time with your group before doors. The post-show foot traffic on Alabama Street is significant, especially after Egyptian Room or Murat Theatre sellouts. We recommend confirming the pickup window with our team in advance so the bus is waiting nearby and ready when your group comes out — no hunting through the Mass Ave congestion for a ride that hasn't arrived yet.

Parking at Old National Centre: What You Are Walking Into

Old National Centre operates two on-site lots. The Main Lot sits directly west of the theatre, entered off Alabama Street near the marquee. The North Lot is at the corner of North Street and New Jersey Street, entered off North Street.

Reserved parking in both lots runs approximately $15 per vehicle, purchased in advance through Ticketmaster. Day-of pricing at the gate varies and is first-come, first-served — and on sold-out Egyptian Room or Murat Theatre nights, both lots fill before the opener finishes.

That math is the argument for a bus. On a night when the Egyptian Room moves 1,800 people and the Murat adds another 2,600 in the same complex, the combined parking pressure on two small lots plus the metered Mass Ave side streets is considerable. Anyone arriving after 7:00 PM for an 8:00 PM show is routinely hunting for street parking on New Jersey Street, Alabama Street, or the surrounding blocks — meters on Mass Ave run until 11:00 PM Monday through Saturday at $1.50 per hour, and available spots go fast.

One charter bus skips that entirely: curbside drop on Alabama Street, everyone in together, bus waiting off-site until pickup time.

We always recommend reviewing the official Murat Theatre parking page and the Egyptian Room parking page before your event to confirm current rates and lot hours for your specific show date.

The Mass Ave Context: Why This Neighborhood Gets Complicated on Show Nights

Old National Centre doesn't sit in a vacuum. It anchors the east end of Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis's densest entertainment corridor, and on weekend nights that strip is already running at capacity with restaurant traffic before a show even opens doors. Add a 1,800-person Egyptian Room sellout on top of a busy Friday Mass Ave crowd, and the parking and rideshare situation compounds quickly.

Rideshare surge pricing on Mass Ave after major Old National shows is a known pattern. When 2,000 people exit a sold-out Egyptian Room at the same time and open their apps, wait times stretch and prices climb — the same phenomenon that happens around Gainbridge Fieldhouse after a Pacers game or around Lucas Oil after a Colts sellout, just concentrated on a single block of a neighborhood street instead of a stadium lot. Groups that split into individual rideshares on the back end of a show night are the ones comparing notes the next morning about what the surge added to the tab.

One bus sidesteps it. Your group assembles at the pickup point, the bus is already there, and you're rolling back toward your hotel or the next stop while the rideshare queue is still sorting itself out on Alabama Street.

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group?

Old National Centre draws groups of every size — a 10-person birthday crew heading to the Deluxe, a 40-person corporate outing for a show at the Egyptian Room, a 55-person company at a full Murat Theatre performance. The right vehicle is the one that seats everyone and gets them dropped at the door without leftover space you're paying for.

For groups heading to the Egyptian Room or Deluxe, a party bus from our network is often the right call — the pregame energy carries from the pickup point into the venue, and the built-in bar means the night starts when the bus does, not when you reach the bar. For larger Murat Theatre outings or corporate groups who want a cleaner, quieter ride, a full-size charter bus or minibus fits better. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know before your event date and we will arrange the right vehicle.

Indianapolis Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Prices

Party Bus in Indianapolis offers all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact price before you ever book. A few things shape the quote:

• Vehicle size — a 14-passenger Sprinter limo and a 56-passenger charter bus are different rates.
• Total hours — how long the vehicle is reserved, including pregame time, the show, and the post-show return.
• Date — weekend shows price higher than Tuesday nights; major touring acts that sell out the Murat Theatre in advance are peak-demand dates.
• Mileage and route — a pickup from Broad Ripple is a different run than one from Carmel or Greenwood.

For real ranges to anchor your planning: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344 per hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378 per hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414 per hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490 per hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300 per hour. Pricing depends on mileage, time of year, and vehicle type, but you will never be surprised by hidden costs.

The per-person math usually settles it. A party bus for 30 people split evenly lands between $7 and $16 per person per hour — less than a single cocktail at the venue bar, and it covers the round trip, the pregame energy, and the post-show logistics. Call 317-352-2863 any time for a free, all-inclusive quote at no obligation to you.

A Real Concert Night Example

For a sold-out Egyptian Room show last fall, a 32-person birthday group booked a 35-passenger party bus. Pickup at 6:30 PM from Fountain Square, drop-off at the Alabama Street marquee by 7:15 PM with forty-five minutes before doors. The group had dinner reservations on Mass Ave earlier and walked to the venue from the restaurant — the bus waited off-site during the show and came back for an 11:30 PM pickup.

Total 5-hour all-inclusive rental: $1,750 (~$55 per person). No one paid $15 to park, no one waited for a surge-priced Lyft after the show, and the birthday group was back in Fountain Square before midnight.

Transportation Options Compared for an Old National Concert

We'll be straight: a private bus isn't the right move for a solo ticket-holder or a couple. For one or two people, a rideshare or metered street parking makes more sense. But once your group reaches five or more people, the coordination math starts shifting — and by the time you're at 15 or 20, a single bus is almost always both simpler and cheaper per head.

Here's the honest breakdown:

IndyGo does serve the Mass Ave corridor, and for a group flexible on timing it works fine. But late-night frequency drops significantly after 10:00 PM, and on a sold-out show night where the Egyptian Room turns 1,800 people loose at midnight, that timing gap is a real friction point. A private bus cuts all of that out — it runs on your schedule, not a fixed route timetable.

When Old National Centre Gets Busy: The Events That Fill It

Old National Centre runs approximately 300 events per year across its nine rooms, but a handful of recurring scenarios are when the parking and rideshare pressure peaks and when group bus bookings matter most:

• Sold-out Egyptian Room nights. Mid-tier touring acts frequently sell out the 1,800-capacity Egyptian Room, and those nights — typically Friday and Saturday — are when the on-site lots fill earliest. If your show is a sold-out Egyptian Room date, the Main Lot on Alabama Street will be full by 7:00 PM on a typical 8:00 PM show.
• Murat Theatre headliners. Full-capacity Murat shows bring 2,600 people into a corner of downtown where street parking is metered and the surrounding blocks are competing with Mass Ave restaurant traffic. These are the nights where pre-reserved parking through Ticketmaster is essentially mandatory if you're driving yourself.
• Broadway touring productions. The Murat Theatre hosts Broadway In Indianapolis touring shows that run multi-night or multi-week engagements. Groups attending opening night or weekend performances face the heaviest demand.
• Gen Con overlap weeks. When Gen Con takes over the Indiana Convention Center each August — drawing 70,000+ attendees annually — every downtown parking lot runs at elevated demand and rideshare prices spike across the metro. Any Old National Centre event during Gen Con week is a strong argument for a group bus over individual transportation.
• New Year's Eve and holiday weekends. Old National reliably programs the Murat Theatre and Egyptian Room for New Year's Eve, and those shows sell out well in advance. On a night when every Mass Ave restaurant is packed and rideshare surges across downtown Indianapolis, the logistics argument for a bus is airtight. Book those dates months out.

For the current event schedule, the Live Nation Old National Centre events page and Do317's Old National Centre calendar are the most up-to-date sources.

Building a Full Night Out Around Old National Centre

The location does a lot of the planning for you. Massachusetts Avenue is one of Indianapolis's most walkable entertainment strips, and the blocks between Delaware Street and the Old National Centre marquee pack in enough options to fill a night before and after the show.

For dinner before a show, the strip offers Salt on Mass (190 N New Jersey St), a reliable choice within easy walking distance of the venue entrance. The Rathskeller (401 E Michigan St) is a historic German restaurant and biergarten a few blocks south, and a longtime choice for pre-show groups. For craft beer, Flat12 Bierwerks (414 N Dorman St) is in the neighborhood, and Metazoa Brewing Co. (140 N College Ave) is a short ride east.

The advantage of a bus for this kind of evening: you pick a starting point anywhere in the city, load up for dinner on Mass Ave, walk to the show, and the bus is ready to take the group wherever the night goes next. The itinerary stays flexible because the transportation is taken care of. No one is calculating whether they can have another drink before they have to drive home from Fountain Square, and no one is splitting the group into two Lyfts because only some people want to stay late.

Tips for First-Time Group Visitors to Old National Centre

A few things every group should know before arriving, pulled from the venue's own published policies:

• Clear-bag policy is in effect. Each guest may bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12", or a one-gallon clear ziplock bag, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5" × 6.5". Backpacks and non-clear bags are not permitted. Check the specific policy for your event on the Murat Theatre rules page since policies can vary by show.
• Personal cameras are allowed; flash and video are not. Cell phone cameras are generally fine; high-end camera equipment with removable lenses requires prior approval from the venue.
• Food and drinks are available inside. The venue opens its full food and beverage menu one hour before performances, so early arrival pays off for groups who want to grab drinks and settle in before the opener.
• The on-site lots fill quickly. Reserved parking at $15 per vehicle can be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster. Evening-of pricing is first-come, first-served and varies — on sold-out nights, do not count on driving in and finding a spot at 7:30 PM.
• Multiple rooms may run simultaneously. The complex is large enough that the Egyptian Room and the Murat Theatre can run separate shows on the same night. If your group has tickets for different rooms or different shows, confirm which entrance applies before arrival.

Booking a Bus to Old National Centre

Booking is straightforward, and a little lead time makes it seamless:

1. Request a quote with your group size, pickup location, show date, and approximately what time you need to arrive and depart.
2. Confirm the vehicle and drop-off plan. We lock in the right vehicle for your headcount and confirm the Alabama Street or Locust Street drop depending on your group's preference.
3. Set your pickup window. Agree on a post-show pickup time and meeting point with our team in advance so the bus is there and ready when your group walks out — no waiting on a surge-priced rideshare queue on Alabama Street.

Timing questions we hear often: how early should we leave for the show? Budget for arrival at least 45 minutes before doors on a sold-out night — the Alabama Street drop is right at the marquee, but security lines and bag checks add time for large groups. Can the bus wait through the show?

Yes — the bus is reserved as a block of hours, so it waits nearby during the show and is back at your meeting point for pickup.

For peak nights — New Year's Eve, sold-out Murat Theatre headliners, Gen Con week — book as soon as your show date is confirmed. The right-size vehicles go first on those dates, and we regularly run out of availability for Saturday Egyptian Room nights in the weeks close to the show. Call 317-352-2863 to lock in your date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does a charter bus drop off at Old National Centre?

The primary drop-off point is on Alabama Street at the marquee on the west side of the building — this puts your group directly at the main entrance. The secondary option is Locust Street at the rear, which offers a step-free ramp entrance and less congestion on busy show nights. We confirm the approach for your specific event date when you book.

How much does it cost to rent a bus to Old National Centre?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours (including pregame and post-show), date, and pickup location. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour. We provide all-inclusive quotes in under 30 seconds with no hidden costs.

Call 317-352-2863 for a free quote.

Is parking available at Old National Centre?

Yes. The Main Lot (entered off Alabama Street) and North Lot (entered off North Street at New Jersey) both serve the venue. Reserved parking runs approximately $15 per vehicle and can be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster.

Evening-of parking at the gate is first-come, first-served, and both lots fill quickly on sold-out nights. For groups, one bus replaces multiple parking fees and guarantees curbside drop-off at the door.

What is the difference between the Murat Theatre and the Egyptian Room?

Both are inside Old National Centre at the same address (502 N New Jersey St). The Murat Theatre is the larger performing arts theatre seating approximately 2,600, used for Broadway touring shows and major headliner concerts. The Egyptian Room is the concert hall with a capacity up to 1,800 standing or 900 seated, used for mid-size touring acts in a more club-style atmosphere.

The Deluxe is the smallest room, capping around 600 for smaller shows and DJ events.

How far in advance should we book for a sold-out show?

As soon as your tickets are confirmed — especially for Murat Theatre headliners, New Year's Eve, and any date during Gen Con week (August). Vehicle availability gets tight on those dates across all of downtown Indianapolis. For a typical Egyptian Room show on a non-peak weekend, two to four weeks of lead time is usually workable, but the earlier you call the better your options.

Can we make other stops — dinner on Mass Ave before the show, or a bar after?

Absolutely. Most groups book with multiple stops for Old National nights — dinner pickup, drop at the venue, and pickup after the show for wherever the night continues. We build the itinerary around your schedule, not a fixed route.

Just tell us the stops when you request a quote and we will set the timeline accordingly.

Do you have ADA-accessible vehicles?

Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available. Just let us know your needs before your event date and we will arrange the right vehicle.

The Locust Street rear entrance at Old National Centre also provides step-free ramp access to the venue.

What is the bag policy at Old National Centre?

The venue requires clear bags — one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12" (or a one-gallon clear ziplock), plus one small clutch no larger than 4.5" × 6.5". Non-clear bags and backpacks are not permitted. Policies can vary by show, so check the specific event listing on the Murat Theatre rules page before you arrive.

Book Your Bus to Old National Centre

The right Indianapolis party bus or charter bus for your Old National Centre night is just a call away. Whether it is a 15-person birthday crew for a sold-out Egyptian Room show, a 50-person company outing for a Murat Theatre headliner, or a group of any size that wants the night handled start to finish, Party Bus in Indianapolis has the vehicle and the plan ready. Give us a call any time at 317-352-2863 for a free, all-inclusive price quote — or use our online tool for instant availability.

Lock in your date before the show sells out and the vehicles go with it.

Sources & Last Verified

Venue details, parking pricing, and capacity figures for Old National Centre change by season and event. Drop-off logistics and parking details verified against the venue's published information in June 2026; confirm event-specific figures against the official pages below before your visit.

• Murat Theatre at Old National Centre — Parking
• Egyptian Room at Old National Centre — Parking
• Murat Theatre — Rules & Policies
• Live Nation — Old National Centre Events Calendar
• Do317 — Old National Centre Upcoming Events
• Ticketmaster Blog — Quick Guide to Old National Centre
• Wikipedia — Old National Centre