Bluey's Big Play Indianapolis 2027: Show Tickets, VIP and Club Access Are Different

What you’re buying: admission versus upgrades

The cleanest way to shop is to separate the performance ticket from everything else. Live Nation confirms Bluey’s Big Play at Old National Centre on February 20-21, and the local event pages show the family performances individually.

The important detail is that the venue’s add-on listings — such as Reserved Parking, VIP Club Access, Fast Lane, club plus parking, and Coat Check — are explicitly labeled “Not a Concert Ticket.” That means they are extras, not show admission. If you’re buying for a family, make sure every person who needs to attend has an actual event ticket, not just an upgrade.

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   Use the event listing for admission.

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   Treat VIP Club Access as a separate venue upgrade unless the listing says otherwise.

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   Check each family member’s status individually before you buy.

Choose the performance that fits your family

There are five listed local performances tied to the Indianapolis run, including Saturday and Sunday matinees. That gives you some flexibility if you’re working around nap schedules, travel time, or a busy weekend.

For families, the best choice is usually the one that makes arrival easiest. A daytime performance may be simpler for kids, but the right decision depends on your group’s routine and how much time you want for parking, snacks, and getting settled. If you’re comparing listings, start with the date and time that works best, then look at the ticket options around it.

VIP Club Access: useful if you want an upgrade, not a show ticket

The phrase “VIP Club Access” can be easy to misread. In the verified local listings, it is presented as an add-on and not as proof of admission to Bluey’s Big Play.

That also means you should not assume it includes a character experience. Verified facts here do not confirm any local meet-and-greet package, so don’t buy based on that expectation. If a family member wants a smoother arrival or a club-related convenience, compare the upgrade wording carefully with the base ticket before adding anything to your cart.

Parking and arrival planning at Old National Centre

The venue address is 502 N. New Jersey Street, and the official pages also list Reserved Parking as a separate upgrade. That makes parking part of the buying decision, not just an afterthought.

If you’re coming with kids, think through the whole arrival sequence: where you’ll park, how long you’ll need to walk, and whether you want any add-on that reduces the stress of getting inside. Sometimes the best value is the simplest setup. Other times, a parking upgrade is easier than trying to manage a last-minute search downtown. The key is to compare what the add-on actually does, not what the name suggests.

How to compare listings without mixing up the options

A practical way to shop is to read each listing in this order: event name, date, venue, then the exact label on the offer. If it says “Not a Concert Ticket,” stop and treat it as an add-on only.

That approach helps when you’re moving between the event page, the venue page, and any resale listings. Primary seller pages and independent resale can present the same event differently, so the safest move is to confirm the listing type before you decide. If you want broader family outing ideas around the city, the Indianapolis theater and performing arts guide and the family things to do in Indianapolis can help you build the rest of the day.

Primary seller versus resale: what to check first

The official event pages are the best place to confirm the date, venue, and what each label means. If you browse independent resale, you’re comparing a different marketplace, so read the listing details closely and do not assume an upgrade includes admission.

That distinction matters more for family events than for many other shows, because you may be buying multiple entries at once. If your goal is simply to get into the theater, start with the base event listing. If you already have admission and want a convenience add-on, check the upgrade wording separately so you don’t pay for something you do not need.

Before choosing your ticket, use our Murat Theatre at Old National Centre venue guide for location and access information.

If your schedule is flexible, compare other Indianapolis theatre events before committing to a date.

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