# AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration > Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Dec 4 (+14 more dates) - Where: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: Ticket prices not printed on the event page - Organizer: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra - Official page: https://www.indianapolissymphony.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/aes-indiana-yuletide-celebration--listing-92ad96ddf3eb028aafcabfbf ## About The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's holiday variety show marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre on Monument Circle. Host Curtis Bannister leads a production directed by Maestro Everly with the full orchestra, vocalists, cirque performers and high-energy choreography, plus the traditions families come back for: a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and the tap-dancing Santas. This year's acts include Nick Hodge on the Cyr wheel, Ermiyas Muluken on the rolla bolla and a violin duet by Kevin Lin and Sherry Hong. Arrive early for the decorated lobby, with seasonal treats, costumed holiday characters, photo spots and live Wurlitzer organ music. 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