Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre

A Saturday afternoon filled with live music and holiday stagecraft can become a tradition before the weekend is over. On December 5 at 2:00 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration fills Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis with a full orchestra, vocalists, cirque artists and choreography, all in one show. It's a holiday afternoon with music, motion and a little bit of wonder.

The ISO is advertising the 40th-anniversary edition of Yuletide Celebration, and that gives the afternoon a festive, milestone feel. Jack Everly conducts. Curtis Bannister hosts, bringing a background that 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. Those are the kinds of details families, friends and longtime holiday traditionalists love to look forward to. The format blends orchestral music with theatrical variety. Cyr wheel performer Nick Hodge and rolla bolla performer Ermiyas Muluken are among the named specialty artists, so the stage promises more than one kind of spectacle. ISO violinists Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong are also announced in a duet, adding a more intimate musical moment.

That mix is what makes it easy to share. Bring the people whose holiday plans you want to make memorable, and let the afternoon give you something to talk about on the way out. If you want your December to include live music, surprise and seasonal spirit, secure your seats for Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre.