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IN · November 11 to December 27

Holiday shows in Indianapolis

Every Nutcracker, Christmas concert, holiday pops, Messiah and seasonal show we track in Indianapolis, in date order. Prices are the cheapest listed seat when we rebuilt; the Tickets button opens the live listing.

Updated 2026-10-15 · 12 holiday performances this season

November · 3December · 9 Other cities All upcoming in Indianapolis
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What is running in Indianapolis

Trans-Siberian Orchestra · 1 dateThe Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show · 1 dateNutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet · 1 dateMannheim Steamroller Christmas · 1 dateIndy Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker · 1 dateIndianapolis Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets · 1 date
November 2026

November in Indianapolis

Butler Theatre: Long Christmas Ride Home
November 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Arts & Theatre
Butler Theatre: Long Christmas Ride Home
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
From $32
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The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
November 13, 2026 · 8 PM · Arts & Theatre
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
$60-$268
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A Christmas Carol
November 14, 2026 · 2 PM · Arts & Theatre
A Christmas Carol
OneAmerica Mainstage - Indiana Repertory Theater
$41-$617
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December 2026

December in Indianapolis

Butler Ballet: The Nutcracker
December 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Arts & Theatre
Butler Ballet: The Nutcracker
Clowes Memorial Hall
From $47
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
December 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Music
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Clowes Memorial Hall
$89-$1071
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
December 15, 2026 · 7 PM ·
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
From $47
Tickets →
Indianapolis Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker (Sensory Friendly Performance)
December 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Arts & Theatre
Indianapolis Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker (Sensory Friendly Performance)
Clowes Memorial Hall
From $38
Tickets →
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
December 17, 2026 · 8:45 PM · Music
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Scottish Rite Performing Arts Center
$94-$260
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Indy Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker
December 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Arts & Theatre
Indy Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker
Clowes Memorial Hall
$38-$246
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra
December 22, 2026 · 3 PM · Music
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
$80-$1371
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
December 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Arts & Theatre
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Clowes Memorial Hall
From $65
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Indianapolis Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets
December 27, 2026 · 3 PM · Arts & Theatre
Indianapolis Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
$47-$100
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Cheapest tickets

Cheapest holiday tickets in Indianapolis

The lowest listed starting prices among the 12 holiday performances on this page. Prices come from the ticket feed and move by the hour, so the Tickets button opens the live listing.

Butler Theatre: Long Christmas Ride Home
November 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Butler Theatre: Long Christmas Ride Home
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
From $32
Tickets →
Indianapolis Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker (Sensory Friendly Performance)
December 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Indianapolis Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker (Sensory Friendly Performance)
Clowes Memorial Hall
From $38
Tickets →
Indy Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker
December 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Indy Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker
Clowes Memorial Hall
$38-$246
Tickets →
A Christmas Carol
November 14, 2026 · 2 PM
A Christmas Carol
OneAmerica Mainstage - Indiana Repertory Theater
$41-$617
Tickets →
Butler Ballet: The Nutcracker
December 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Butler Ballet: The Nutcracker
Clowes Memorial Hall
From $47
Tickets →
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
December 15, 2026 · 7 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
From $47
Tickets →
Indianapolis Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets
December 27, 2026 · 3 PM
Indianapolis Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
$47-$100
Tickets →
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
November 13, 2026 · 8 PM
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
$60-$268
Tickets →
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