AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration
Audiences experience the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performing alongside guest vocalists, cirque artists, and high-energy dancers. Highlights include the story of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, tap-dancing Santas, Cyr Wheel and Rolla Bolla acrobatics, and a featured violin duet. In the theatre lobby, guests can enjoy seasonal treats, festive decorations, holiday costumed characters, photo opportunities, and live music on the Wurlitzer organ.
What to Expect
40th anniversary celebration featuring the orchestra, vocalists, and cirque performers.
Event Details
Ages
4+
Neighborhood
Downtown Indianapolis
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Food & Drink
Seasonal treats are available in the lobby; an extra-cost Brunch with Santa add-on for the December 13 and 20 matinees includes hot dishes and pastries, and requires a concert ticket.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday-show fans and families
Vibe
Festive and spectacular
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Ticket holders can buy valet parking.
- Accessibility: Select performances offer American Sign Language interpretation and audio descriptions, and accessible seating assistance is available through the box office.
Tips & Advice
- Pick a weeknight performance for the best seats. For weekend shows, check main floor rear and balcony rear if other sections are sold out.
- Arrive early to enjoy the lobby's seasonal treats, costumed characters, photo spots and live Wurlitzer organ music before the show.
- Buy tickets only through IndianapolisSymphony.org, because third-party tickets may be counterfeit and can't be refunded or exchanged.
- Add Brunch with Santa when you book the Dec. 13 or 20 matinee for early lobby access, photos with the Christmas tree and a buffet.
- Book the Dec. 9 evening or Dec. 12 matinee performance if you need an American Sign Language interpreter or audio descriptions.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Brunch with Santa on Dec. 13 and 20. It's an add-on for ticket holders at those days' matinee concerts.
- ASL interpreter and audio descriptions at the Dec. 9 evening and Dec. 12 matinee performances.
- The 40th anniversary production, hosted by Curtis Bannister.
- Ermiyas Muluken makes his Yuletide debut on the Rolla Bolla.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which performances have ASL interpretation?
The December 9 evening performance and the December 12 matinee have an American Sign Language interpreter and audio descriptions.
How do I get the best seats?
Weeknight performances have the best seating choices. For weekend shows, check "main floor rear" and "balcony rear" if other sections are sold out.
What's in the lobby before the show?
The theatre lobby has seasonal treats, festive décor, holiday costumed characters and photo opportunities. There's also live music on the Wurlitzer organ, so it's worth arriving early.
What is Brunch with Santa?
It's new this year, on Dec. 13 and 20. You get early lobby access for photos with the Christmas tree, a buffet of hot dishes and pastries, and a visit with Santa in the Wood Room overlooking Monument Circle. You need tickets to that day's matinee concert, and you can add the brunch when you buy them or buy it separately later.
Where should I buy tickets?
IndianapolisSymphony.org is the only official site for tickets. Third-party tickets may be counterfeit, seats aren't guaranteed, and they can't be refunded or exchanged.
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