Pixel Quest Visual Fest + Quantum Cavern & Proper
A visual fest of glitch art, Bands, DJs, VJs & CRTs across Fountain Square. May 16–18. One badge. Many quests. Welcome to Pixel Quest 2025
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tappers Arcade Bar (Pixel Quest HQ)
The first stop of Pixel Quest is at Tappers Arcade Bar. Come grab your badge and pre~party with the crew. We'll have vibes for days with vinyl City Pop DJ sets from Van Paugam and Nux Vomo as well as DJ sets from Mello. DRUGStm is stopping in on his first stop of the PStour to share some of his glitched out video game consoles. Grab a drink, play some games, and immerse yourself in the vibes before the quest to The White Rabbit Cabaret begins.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Quest from Tappers to White Rabbit
It's time to make our way to The White Rabbit Cabaret for tonight's event, Proper! Take a stroll or rent a bike from one of the fully stocked Pacer Bike Share stations near Tappers. We'll take in the sites along the Cultural Trail if you need to fuel up then World Famous Hot Boys Chicken is on the way.
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM (+1 day)
Quantum Cavern x Proper
Proper is breaking out of their usual Thursday night at the Patron Saint for another Quantum Cavern Collaboration! Proper's House focused ethos will keep you moving all night long. With a lineup curated by DJ Legends, Samaro & Sweater Disco, this event is a must see. Full Lineup to be announced.
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tappers Arcade Bar (Pixel Quest HQ)
We're back at Tappers for day two of Pixel Quest! The party continues with with the DRUGStm crew and soundtrack provided by Van Paugam, Nux Vomo, and Mello. But on this night you might want to polish your monocle and wax that 'stache because we're having an auction! DRUGStm will be auctioning one of his custom built, one of a kind, glitched out PS2 consoles! And the winner of the auction will get to plug in and play their new PS2 on the 30' screen at The White Rabbit Cabaret for the Real Talk dance party that night!
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9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Quest from Tappers to White Rabbit
It's time again to make our way to The White Rabbit Cabaret for tonights event, Real Talk! Take a stroll or rent a bike from one of the fully stocked Pacer Bike Share stations near Tappers. We'll take in the sites along the Cultural Trail tonight it's the anniversary party of World Famous Hot Boys Chicken. We've been told there will be Wrestling, DJs, and more! We'll check it out then continue to Real Talk to dance the night away.
10:00 PM - 3:00 AM (+1 day)
REAL TALK at the White Rabbit Cabaret
Indy's world renowned dance party hosted by the one and only DJ Action Jackson and the Bad Boys of AV. We're back on our usual night but with some new friends to make it one of the most memorable nights yet! Come see the insane visual installation and the roundtable of DJs and VJs take the stage. This party has been running strong for 13 years and on this night you'll see why!
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Duke's Pixel Quest Wrap Party
Time to wind things down. But not without some words from the creatives making this possible, some live music, and a lot of pizza! Pattern Indy will host a panel discussion with some of the minds behind Pixel Quest to shed some projected light on why this event is so special to us and to Indy. That will be followed by and up-close and intimate discussion with DRUGStm about the PStour and how their crew is taking over the world one glitched console at a time. After that we have music brought to you by Soft Talk, Papa Bubblez, and Jessica Albatross. All accompanied with dope visuals and some tasty grub from Sandy's Pizza!
