Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre

Saturday evening puts the ISO’s 40th Yuletide celebration in the heart of the weekend. On December 12 at 7:00 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings Yuletide Celebration to Hilbert Circle Theatre, and it isn't a sit-still, instruments-only evening. A full orchestra, vocalists, cirque artists and choreography share the same stage, so the season arrives in sound and motion at once.

This year carries extra weight. The ISO is marking the 40th-anniversary edition of the production, a milestone for an Indianapolis holiday tradition. Jack Everly conducts, and Curtis Bannister hosts. Bannister's background spans Broadway, opera and concert performance, and he co-hosted the 2025 production. Returning features include 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and tap-dancing Santas, the kind of moments that give families, friends and couples something to quote on the drive home.

Then comes the surprise factor. Cyr wheel performer Nick Hodge and rolla bolla performer Ermiyas Muluken are among the named specialty artists, adding daring physical artistry to the music. ISO violinists Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong are also announced in a duet, putting the orchestra's own musicians in a personal spotlight. That mix of live music, movement and spectacle makes this a shared holiday memory, not just another item on the December calendar. Gather your people, claim your seats, and secure your tickets for Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre.