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The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra will present two festive traditions featuring orchestra, chorus, and soloists in the stunning Grand Hall at Indiana Landmarks Center. A Classical Christmas (Dec. 13) will delight audiences with beloved classical Christmas works that capture the warmth and wonder of the season, while the annual Messiah Sing-Along (Dec. 14) invites the community to join the ICO, chorus, and soloists in performing Handel’s timeless masterpiece and Christmas car

Newfields breaks ground on a new Flower & Vegetable Garden project set to open in late 2026 at the historic Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse. Construction, in partnership with Shiel Sexton, is now underway to restore a key part of the original estate, while reimagining nearby areas to enhance the garden experience for generations to come.

The Wabash County Museum is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season! From November 21 through December 30, families will experience the joy of the season during Winter at the Museum, featuring Daphne’s Reindeer Barn, Elf in the Exhibit, the brand-new Festival of Trees, and a special Santa Saturday celebration.

Civic Theatre is excited to announce both public and weekday student matinee performances of the delightful new musical PETE THE CAT! Designed to bring the magic of musical theatre to young audiences, these performances will offer a fun, engaging, and educational experience for young children all over Central Indiana.

Each December, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir fills concert halls with the warmth of harmony and holiday spirit during its beloved Festival of Carols. For Artistic Director Dr. Eric Stark, the event represents far more than a performance—it’s a heartfelt gathering of community, tradition, and shared joy.

The Great American Songbook Foundation invites audiences to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the return of Songbook Academy Sings the Songs of the Season, a cabaret-style holiday concert featuring alumni of the Songbook Academy®. Performances will take place at 4 and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

The Indiana Repertory Theatre opens Marie and Rosetta, presented by Corteva Agriscience, October 28 – November 23 on the Janet Allen Stage. Written by George Brant and directed by Cristina Angeles, this magnetic play with music unearths the roots of the fearless “Godmother of Rock ’n’ Roll”, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and her wide-eyed protégée Marie Knight, as they begin their revolutionary ascent to become one of the most influential teams in music history. 

Each December, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir turns the city’s most elegant concert halls into sanctuaries of light, harmony, and togetherness. This year’s Festival of Carols, returning December 19–22 to The Palladium and the Schrott Center for the Arts, promises to expand one of Indianapolis’s most cherished holiday traditions with new experiences and an even deeper sense of community.

The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library (KVML) is proud to announce that legendary radio personalities Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold of The Bob & Tom Show will be honored with the Kurt Vonnegut Humor Award at this year’s Night of Vonnegut Gala.

An evening of ghoulish good times awaits this fall Night at the Boo Bash — the Indiana State Museum’s signature event for spooky season!

This October, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites families to make the most of fall break with Fall Into History, a month-long opportunity for kids to enjoy free admission with a paid adult pass. Kids 17 & under are invited to explore interactive exhibits, hands-on fun, and seasonal experiences at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is excited to announce the support of Pedcor Companies for CSO’s Nordic Nights concert taking place March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. The symphony will be under the masterful guidance of Conductor Kelly Kuo.

The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO) will perform the 1925 original version of Ben-Hur: Tale of the Christ with the orchestral score played live on stage. Join us October 18th at 7:00pm at Schrott Center for the Arts for this thrilling 2025-2026 opening night celebration.

Indiana Humanities will celebrate the power of writing that grows in the Midwest during the second annual Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11, offering a full schedule for writers, readers, and lovers of all things literary.

A new book published by the Eiteljorg Museum takes a groundbreaking approach in celebrating a collection of extraordinary Native art of the Great Lakes region. Rather than a traditional institutional narrative, the book shares the personal perspectives of Native essayists who are descendants of the peoples who created the artworks and cultural belongings.

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) not only has a packed 40th Anniversary Season of concerts this year, but also many accessible opportunities coming this fall for children who want to experience their musical expertise. This October, the organization is planning two fall events for the community: a Fall Break Music Camp and a Day of Song.

The Indy Arts Council has achieved its $300K fundraising goal for their annual Start with Art event held August 21 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

The Indiana Repertory Theatre opens its 2025-2026 Season this month with The 39 Steps. A hilarious take on one of Alfred Hitchcock’s top movies, this madcap romance thriller is adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan.

The world’s most highly regarded photographers will converge on the Indy Art Center October 7–11 for a landmark week of events presented in partnership with the International Photography Hall of Fame (IPHF). The celebration, open to the public, combines workshops, exhibitions, lectures, and the induction of six trailblazing photographers into the prestigious Hall of Fame.

Local artists and experts will share their work and insights in the 2025-2026 season of Luminaries, the weekday speaker series presented by Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.