Celebrate the USA's 250th anniversary with Star-Spangled Symphony with the ISO and Indy Opera Chorus, July 2-4, followed by a sizzling lineup all summer long! Enter SUMMER30 to receive 30% off any concert!
Central Indiana’s beloved celebration of America returns to Conner Prairie July 2-4, 2026, as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs patriotic favorites with celebrated tenor Jim Cornelison (Chicago Blackhawks, Indy 500), the Indianapolis Opera Chorus, fireworks, cannons, and more! Celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday!
For the July 2 performance only, the National Guard 38th Infantry Division Band Brass Quintet will perform at approximately 6:45 p.m.
The July 2 & 3 performances will feature a special flyover by Indy Biplanes during the playing of the National Anthem.
Musical selections to include:
Williams…………Liberty Fanfare Smith…………The Star-Spangled Banner Hanley / Arr. Norman…………Back Home Again In Indiana Williams …………The Patriot Vieuxtemps…………Yankee Doodle, Caprice burlesque Beckel…………I Am the American Flag Steffe…………Battle Hymn of the Republic Edelman…………Suite from Gettysburg The Gettysburg Address Reunion and Finale Dean Dorrell, Narrator Arr. Hayman…………Armed Forces Tribute
20-Minute Intermission
Williams…………Midway March Schönberg & Boublil…………“Bring Him Home” from Les Misérables Ward / Arr. Dragon.………..America the Beautiful Berlin / Arr. Healey…………God Bless America Tchaikovsky…………1812, Overture solennelle, Op. 49 Sousa…………The Washington Post March Hail to the Spirit of Liberty March The Stars and Stripes Forever
