Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre

A Sunday evening of music and stagecraft can be a welcome pause before Christmas week gets busy. On December 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings its Yuletide Celebration to Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, and the season's 40th-anniversary edition is the kind of night that can turn an ordinary Sunday into a memory your family brings up for years.

Here is the real draw: this is not an instrumental-only evening. A full orchestra shares the stage with vocalists, cirque artists and choreography, so your eyes get as much to do as your ears. Cyr wheel performer Nick Hodge and rolla bolla performer Ermiyas Muluken are among the named specialty artists, which means the spectacle moves, spins and balances right alongside the music. Returning favorites include ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and tap-dancing Santas. Expect a show built for wonder, not just background carols.

Then there is the people-powered side. Curtis Bannister hosts, with a background spanning Broadway, opera and concert performance, while Jack Everly conducts. ISO violinists Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong are announced in a duet, a chance to hear members of the orchestra step into the spotlight. Bring the grandparents, the kids, your best friend or your date. Everyone gets something to love, and everyone leaves with the same story to retell. If you want your holiday season to include something brighter than another night on the couch, secure your seats for Yuletide Celebration at Hilbert Circle Theatre through this ticket link.