Yuletide Celebration | Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Wed, Dec 09
|Hilbert Circle Theatre
Time & Location
Dec 09, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
About the event
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…