AES Indiana­ Yuletid­e Celebra­tion

The Performance

Early September update: Tickets are still available for AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration. For the best seating choices, we recommend weeknight performances. For the weekend concerts, be sure to check “main floor rear” and “balcony rear” if other sections are sold out. 

Get ready to celebrate the 40th anniversary of AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration! Multi-genre performer Curtis Bannister will host the 2026 AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, continuing one of Central Indiana’s most beloved holiday traditions.

Bannister, who co-hosted the 2025 production and quickly became a standout favorite, returns to the Yuletide stage in a leading role. Known for his powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, he brings a unique blend of Broadway, opera, and concert performance experience to the production.

Under Maestro Everly’s direction, the 2026 Yuletide Celebration will once again feature a full orchestra, outstanding vocalists, cirque artists, and high-energy choreography, along with beloved traditions audiences return for year after year. From the heartwarming story of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas to the crowd-favorite tap-dancing Santas, the production blends cherished moments with many new surprises each season.

In addition to Bannister and the orchestra, audiences can expect the return of fan-favorite elements. Nick Hodge returns to dazzle on the Cyr Wheel, and joining Yuletide for the first time is the sensational Ermiyas Muluken, making his debut on the Rolla Bolla. Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong take center stage for a spectacular violin duet, filling the hall with the most gorgeous sounds of the season.

Arrive early to experience the theatre lobby, where guests can enjoy seasonal treats, festive décor, holiday costumed characters, photo opportunities, and live music on the Wurlitzer organ that sets the tone for an unforgettable evening.

Get ready for a musical experience that will move you to your very core! Buy tickets early for the best seating choices!

New this year: Brunch with Santa!
December 13 & 20, 12 – 2 p.m.
This exclusive event allows you and your family early access to the lobby for photos with the magnificent Christmas tree. Create special holiday memories, enjoy a delicious buffet with scrumptious hot dishes and pastries, and visit with Santa in the Wood Room overlooking a festive Monument Circle.
Adults: $65 Children 12 and under: $30

Brunch with Santa is available when you choose to buy tickets for the 2:00 p.m. concerts on December 13 or 20. After clicking ‘purchase tickets’ for one of those dates, you will be prompted to choose your seats. Then you will see an option to add Brunch with Santa to your ticket purchase.

If you have already purchased tickets for the matinee on December 13 or 20, you may purchase Brunch with Santa tickets separately. Please note that you must have tickets to the concert performance in order to attend Brunch with Santa.
Dec. 13: Brunch with Santa – purchase tickets
Dec. 20: Brunch with Santa – purchase tickets

Join us for performances featuring an American Sign Language Interpreter and audio descriptions on December 9 at 7:30 pm and December 12 at 2 pm. Learn more about accessibility at Hilbert Circle Theatre here. 

IndianapolisSymphony.org is the only official website for purchasing tickets to ISO concerts at Hilbert Circle Theatre. If you have purchased your tickets from another website or third-party vendor selling tickets for performances at Hilbert Circle Theatre, please be aware that your ticket may be counterfeit and your seats are not guaranteed. Third-party ticket resellers charge inflated prices for their own gain. We are unable to issue refunds or seat exchanges for tickets sold through third-party websites or other vendors.

If you have questions, or you would like to let us know about your own experience with a third-party vendor, call the ISO Box Office at 317.639.4300, or email us at iso@indianapolissymphony.org.

Note to third-party ticket resellers: If the ISO has reason to believe that you are purchasing tickets for resale, your order will be canceled and your money will be refunded to you. Your concert ticket is a revocable license, subject to termination with the denial of admission at the Indiana Symphony Society’s discretion upon refund of the purchase price and subject to revocation with denial of admission or removal from the facility, without compensation, should the ticket holder violate the rules and regulations of the facility.