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April 12, 2024

Tickets available beginning April 23 for the 2024 Kroger Symphony on the Prairie season 

INDIANAPOLIS—Mark your calendars for summer fun at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie! The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has announced a thrilling lineup for the 2024 season designed to make your summer sizzle! 

Tickets for the 2024 season of Kroger Symphony on the Prairie are available starting April 23 at 10 a.m. Concerts begin June 28 and will be offered through Labor Day weekend at the Conner Prairie Amphitheatre in Fishers. See the complete 2024 schedule here. There’s something for everyone with 21 concerts to choose from. 

Buy tickets on the ISO’s website beginning at 10 a.m., April 23, 2024. Tickets may also be purchased at most central Indiana Kroger stores, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office at 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, or by calling the Box Office at 317-639-4300.

Purchase tickets to three or more concerts and automatically receive a 10% discount! No code needed. Discount calculated at checkout. And don’t sweat the weather forecast! You may exchange your tickets before the start of the concert.

Season highlights include 11 performances by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra taking you on a unique musical journey through the classic rock pantheon, disco grooves, soulful sensations, and time-honored traditions.  

The season opens with Windborne’s the Music of Queen (arranged by Brent Havens and conducted by Martin Herman) on June 28 as Broadway star MiG Ayesa delivers a fabulous rendition of Freddie Mercury’s vocals, amplified by a rock band and the talented musicians of the ISO. On June 29, conductor/arranger Brent Havens presents another can’t-miss symphonic rock hybrid: The Music of Led Zeppelin featuring vocalist Randy Jackson, who captures the spirit of legendary Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant. July 3-5, the Star-Spangled Symphony is back with patriotic fanfare and fireworks, featuring conductor Alfred Savia leading the ISO.

Get ready to dance as conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez heats up the stage with Disco Fever July 12-13. Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly brings the best of legendary film composer John Williams July 19-20. Acclaimed singer Capathia Jenkins performs the greatest hits of soul and R&B in “She’s Got Soul” July 26-27, with music by Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Adele, and many others.

The 2024 season also features the popular Face2Face with the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, plus musical tributes to ELO, Jimmy Buffett, ABBA, Bob Seger, Taylor Swift, Tom Petty, Tina Turner, and the Beatles. On Aug. 2, Evil Woman: The American ELO brings your favorite ELO songs to the stage, including “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “Turn to Stone,” “Can’t Get It Outta My Head,” and more. Don your captain’s hat and join Yächtley Crëw on August 10 as you sing along to soft rock hits from the 70s and 80s, including “Ride Like the Wind” by Christopher Cross and Toto’s “Africa.” On August 17, we call on all Swifties to sing your hearts out and sport your Taylor-inspired attire for a sing-along party!

2024 Kroger Symphony on the Prairie schedule
*Denotes concerts featuring the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 

June 

*Friday, June 28: The Music of Queen with Windborne
*Saturday, June 29: The Music of Led Zeppelin with Windborne
Led by Conductors Martin Herman (The Music of Queen) and Brent Havens (The Music of Led Zeppelin), these performances are symphonic rock hybrids that invoke the spirit of the original music with spot-on vocalists, an amplified rock band, and the ISO. 

July 

*July 3-5 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday): Star-Spangled Symphony featuring Rhapsody in Blue
With fireworks and patriotic tributes honoring our nation’s founding, conductor Alfred Savia celebrates the centennial of George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, with foremost Gershwin interpreter pianist Kevin Cole.

*July 12-13 (Friday and Saturday): Disco Fever! With Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez
Welcome to Boogie Wonderland! Put on your dancin’ shoes and meet us on the dance floor for a groovy trip down memory lane with non-stop Disco hits including “That’s the Way (I Like It)”, “It’s Raining Men,” “We Are Family,” “I Will Survive,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “The Hustle,” “Hot Stuff,” and more! Vocalists Maiya Sykes and B. Slade join the ISO to celebrate Disco’s hottest hits. 

*July 19-20 (Friday and Saturday): The Best of John Williams with Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly
Enjoy a warm summer evening under the stars and listen to iconic soundtracks from classic movies made famous by the legendary John Williams including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and more! 

*July 26-27 (Friday and Saturday): She’s Got Soul with Capathia Jenkins
Capathia Jenkins brings her Broadway talent and harmonious vocals to Kroger Symphony on the Prairie for an evening of soulful hits by Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Adele, and many more. Maestro Everly leads the ISO in this program.

August

Friday, Aug. 2: Evil Woman: The American ELO
Saturday, Aug. 3: A1A: The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show  

Friday, Aug. 9: Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Saturday, Aug. 10: Yächtley Crëw with Rock E Bassoon  

Friday, Aug. 16: Hollywood Nights: A Bob Seger Experience
Saturday, Aug. 17: Let’s Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience  

Friday, Aug. 23: Free Fallin: The Tom Petty Concert Experience
Saturday, Aug. 24: Face2Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel  

Friday, Aug. 30: Proud Tina: Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner
Saturday, Aug. 31: Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of our sponsors who make Kroger Symphony on the Prairie possible:

Title sponsor:  

The Kroger Co. 

Sunset Lounge presenting sponsor:
Huntington National Bank 
Premier sponsors: 
Indianapolis Star
Williams Comfort Air & Mr. Plumber
 Supporting sponsors: 

Dark Horse 

High Noon 

 

Patron sponsors: 

Edward Jones
NFP 

 

Digital sponsors: 

Associate sponsors:
AES Indiana Fifth Third Bank
Indiana Members Credit Union
Indianapolis Colts 

Indianapolis Recorder 

OneAmerica 

AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

Indiana Golf Car 

RJE Business Interiors 

SEI Investments 

Woodard Emhardt Henry Reeves & Wagner LLP 

 
   

Know before you go: 

  • Gates open at 6 p.m. and concerts begin at 8 p.m. each night unless otherwise noted.  
  • Worried about the weather? No problem! You may exchange your tickets by emailing the ISO box office at iso@indianapolissymphony.org before the start of the concert. 
  • Date-specific tickets may be purchased via the official ISO website. Attendees must have tickets (mobile or hard copy) to enter each performance. Children two years old and under do not need a ticket. 
  • In addition to purchasing online, patrons may scan a QR code at Central Indiana Kroger stores to receive a discount when they purchase tickets on the ISO website. Tickets are also sold at the ISO Box Office located on Monument Circle. Patrons are advised to use one of these three methods to purchase tickets.  
  • The ISO is not responsible for purchases made on third-party websites. If you are purchasing online, please make sure you are purchasing from IndianapolisSymphony.org 
  • Tickets can be downloaded to phones for all ISO concerts at Conner Prairie. Likewise, patrons can print their tickets at home and bring them. 
  • Table rentals, reserved seating, and tickets to the Huntington Bank Sunset Lounge are available in limited quantities. Reserved seating tickets and table reservations (a maximum of ten per table) will go on sale to the general public April 23. Visit the ISO website for the list of shows that have reserved seating available. 
  • Patrons may carry in their own food and beverages and purchase refreshments on-site including beer, wine, and spirits. 
  • Three large LED screens enhance the stage view from every location on the lawn.  
  • Reserved parking is $40 for each show and provides easy-access parking. Reserved parking is available for individual concerts.  
  • Groups of 30 or more may purchase discounted tickets to Kroger Symphony on the Prairie at a 10% discount. For group sales, contact the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Box Office at (317) 639-4300. 
  • For more information on any Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra indoor or outdoor presentation, contact the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office at (317) 639-4300 or online at IndianapolisSymphony.org. 

About the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, at home and thriving in the heart of Indianapolis, offers an exceptional artistic and musical experience. The orchestra is open to all and dedicated to creating an inclusive and innovative experiential environment that is inspiring, educational, and welcoming. The ISO celebrates historically beloved performances while engaging audiences by introducing new voices through programming including the IU Health Plans Classical Series, the Printing Partners Pops Series, Kroger Symphony on the Prairie the holiday traditions of AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration and the popular Film Series presented by Bank of America. For more information, visit www.indianapolissymphony.org.
 

About Conner Prairie 

Conner Prairie is the destination for living history, inviting guests to step into the story and actively experience the connection between today and yesterday. With more than 1,000 wooded acres on the White River, Conner Prairie offers education and adventure to more than 400,000 visitors of all ages each year. As Indiana’s first Smithsonian Institute affiliate museum, Conner Prairie provides both outdoor interpretive encounters and indoor experiential learning spaces, melding history and art with science, technology, engineering and math. A 501(c)3, nonprofit organization, Conner Prairie is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and relies on grants and philanthropic donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fuel its sustainability and growth. For more information, visit ConnerPrairie.org.