Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Indy's internationally acclaimed symphony has a regular season plus a great holiday extravaganza during the Christmas season, and special guests are frequent.

Address: Hilbert Theater on the Circle
Getting there: Downtown
Website: indianapolissymphony.org (opens in a new tab)

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