Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre

Two days before Christmas, a festive afternoon with the ISO can become the centerpiece of a family outing. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration takes over Hilbert Circle Theatre on December 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and it arrives as the ISO's 40th-anniversary edition. That's a milestone worth dressing up for, and a smart reason to bring the people who make your season feel like a season.

This isn't an instrumental-only concert. Jack Everly conducts a full orchestra, and Curtis Bannister hosts, bringing a background that spans Broadway, opera and concert performance. Vocalists and choreography join the music. Cirque artists add something to look up at, including Cyr wheel performer Nick Hodge and rolla bolla performer Ermiyas Muluken. Music, movement and spectacle share one stage, so the afternoon keeps shifting and surprising you.

Then come the touches that make it feel like a tradition. Announced returning features include 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and tap-dancing Santas, the kind of details families remember and mention again next year. ISO violinists Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong are also announced in a duet, a quieter moment among the bigger ones. Picture a matinee, a theater full of holiday energy and a story you'll all be retelling over dinner. Pick your seats, gather your favorite people and secure your Yuletide Celebration tickets for December 23 at Hilbert Circle Theatre.