The mission of the nonprofit Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. Its campus in Carmel, Indiana, includes the 1,600-seat Palladium concert hall, the 500-seat Tarkington proscenium theater and the black-box Studio Theater. The Center presents and hosts hundreds of events each year, including the Center Presents performance series, featuring the best in classical, jazz, pop, rock, country, comedy and other genres.

Aerial photo of Palladium building on the campus of The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel

Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts

Aerial view of Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts

The Center for the Performing Arts

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A regular on Best Places to Live lists, Carmel delivers a strong school system, vibrant culture, and a wealth of outdoor activities just steps from your door. This growing suburban city is home to many businesses, so a move here could shorten your commute!

Aerial view of Splash Park and Playground at Central Park

Central Park 

Aerial view of Monon Community Center and Monon Center Water Park

Monon Community Center

Aerial photo of Monon Trail in Midtown Carmel

Midtown Carmel 

Carmel City Center is a dining and shopping destination in Carmel, Indiana. Shop the boutiques and stores for clothes, gifts, jewelry and more. Restaurant options include The Cake Bake Shop, a high-end bakery offering cakes, pastries and magical experiences; Eggshell Bistro, a European-inspired brunch spot; divvy, a small-plates eatery; Books & Brews, a local brewery with a literary theme; Matt the Miller’s Tavern, a pub with classic American fare and more.

Carmel City Center is within walking distance of the Center for the Performing Arts as well as the Carmel Farmers’ Market and the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. It is also centrally located near the Carmel Arts & Design District a half mile north, accessible via roads as well as the Monon Trail.

Just steps away is the Hotel Carmichael, a boutique hotel featuring Vivante French Eatery and Feinstein's for live entertainment.

Carmel City Center has fitness covered with InCycle Strength and The Yoga Studio.

Free, convenient parking is available on the street and in parking garages and adjacent to Carmel City Center.

Aerial view of City Center showcasing Matt the Miller's restaurant on the northeast corner

Matt the Miller's

Aerial view of The Cake Bake Shop and the plaza at City Center

The Cake Bake Shop

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Video clip of Monon Trail in Midtown Carmel traveling north

Indiana’s first outdoor lifestyle center, Clay Terrace is home to more than 80 stores lining the broad boulevard sidewalks. Conveniently located off US-31 and 146th Street, it can be easily visited by Carmel residents, as well as surrounding areas of Fishers, Indianapolis, Noblesville and Westfield.

Featuring top retailers like Sephora, Lululemon Athletica, DSW  Sur La Table, Rose and Remington and  Whole Foods Market, as well as specialty stores like Purse Strings, Meridian Music and The Wedding Studio, Clay Terrace is the place to shop in Carmel, Indiana.

After spending the day in stores, sit down to a delicious meal at Prime 47 or one of the many restaurants at Clay Terrace.

Clay Terrace also has unique offerings that set it apart... Bring your favorite pooch to run in the Dog Park, let your little one play in the Children's Play Area Sponsored by Riverview Health, attend one of the community events or take some time to sit and relax by the Fire Pit

Clay Terrace

Aerial view of Carmel's outdoor mall Clay Terrace, looking south. 