Join the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at The Palladium!
Hear the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN
Experience the Extraordinary and Listen Live to the lush sounds of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Carmel’s own fully professional orchestra presents concerts throughout the year bringing friends and neighbors with a love of live performance together. Experience the excitement of the symphony in a friendly neighborhood – which boasts a world class concert hall.
Carmel Symphony Schedule
2024-2025 Season
Sun 9.29 7:00 pm
Super Diamond at the Palladium
a Neil Diamond Tribute
In this high-energy symphonic performance, Super Diamond injects a personalized take of rock and roll arrangements and classic rock quotes into Neil Diamond’s beloved hits.
Featuring Conductor Rama Kolesnikow
sat 10.5 7:30 pm
Opening Night Celebration: Beethoven and Liszt with Indy Opera
Conductor
Damien Geter
Join us for the highly anticipated opening night of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 Season as we pay tribute to the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven and perform a Liszt favorite. Conducted by Damien Geter and featuring soloists from the Indianapolis Opera, the CSO will perform Les Preludes by Franz Liszt and Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Featuring Indianapolis Opera
sat 11.16 7:30 pm
America the Beautiful
Featuring Montgomery Variations by Margaret Bonds
The CSO proudly presents an evening dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of American life and music. A centerpiece of the evening will be Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, followed by Montgomery Variations by Margaret Bonds and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9. Pre-concert events will feature arts groups representing the diversity of the Carmel, IN community.
Featuring Conductor Damien Geter
sat 11.30 2pm & 7pm
sun 12/1 1pm & 6pm
The Nutcracker 2024
with the Indiana Ballet Conservatory
Children and adults of all ages will be transformed by this heartwarming and classic tale. This version is closest to that of the original Nutcracker ballet that debuted over 100 years ago in Russia, so you won’t want to miss this timeless and beloved holiday favorite!
Staged by IBC Founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva based on the 1934 choreography of Vasily Vainonen.
Featuring Conductor Damien Geter
sun 12.15 2:00 pm
Family Pops: A Viennese Christmas
with family traditions and a visit from St. Nick
Join us in old Vienna as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra performs elegant and romantic waltzes with seasonal sing alongs and a holiday twist designed for family celebrations. Come early to enjoy family friendly activities and Austrian delights before the show.
Featuring Conductor Vladimir Kulenovic
sun 12.15 7:00 pm
A Holiday in Vienna
featuring a holiday sing-along and a visit from St Nick
Join us in old Vienna as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra performs elegant and romantic waltzes with a holiday twist. Come early to enjoy drink specials in the lobby, waltz lessons and Austrian delights before the show.
Black Tie VIP pre-concert dinner ticket event to be announced soon.
Featuring Conductor Vladimir Kulenovic
sat 1.25 7:30 pm
Breakin’ Classical
Dance Goes to the Symphony
Experience the thrill of live dance meeting orchestral music in an electrifying, family-friendly concert.
Featuring Conductor Mélisse Brunet
Sat 2.8 7:30 pm
Moonlight & Lanterns
Daniel Epstein, piano
Hear beloved classics as well as fusion music in an East meets West concert celebrating the time between the Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival.
Featuring Conductor Joel Smirnoff
Sun 2.23 4:00 pm
Carmel Artist Showcase
featuring Thomas Chen conducting
Join us for an exceptional afternoon showcasing local talent as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra features four exceptional concert solosits.
Featuring Conductor Thomas Chen
sun 3.16 7:00 pm
Appalachian Spring
Embrace the season of renewal as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra presents Aaron Copland’s nostalgic Appalachian Spring and other spring favorites.
Featuring Conductor Joel Smirnoff
Sat 4.19 4:00 pm
Easter Parade
Actor’s Theatre of Indiana, and the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
Join us for a heartwarming and festive afternoon as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra presents Easter Parade, a family celebration of spring at The Palladium. Young dancers from the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble will perform excerpts of the Peter Rabbit Ballet.
Featuring Conductor Melisse Brunet
About Carmel Symphony Concerts
Come to the Palladium to hear some of the best symphonic performances in the region. Parking is always free in Carmel, and valet parking is available outside the box office. Dress as you like – sneakers and heels are equally appropriate. Explore downtown Carmel before the concert and enjoy food and shopping early. Stay for our afterparty experience (available as a donor add on) or head to the Hotel Carmichael to end your evening in style.
Meet our Artistic Guests
2024-2025 Concert Season
Vladimir Kulenovic
Family Pops, a Viennnesse Christmas | Holiday in Vienna 12.15
Fly Dance Company
Breaking Classical 1.25
Super Diamond
A Neil Diamond Tribute 9.23
Daniel Epstein
Moonlight & Lanterns 2.8
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Conductor Damien Geter
Beethoven Opening Night 10.5 | Dvorak 9 "New World Symphony" 11.16 | The Nutcracker 11.30 & 12.1
Actors Theater of Indiana
Easter Parade Concert 4.19
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We love our community partners!
Thank you to the dancers of the Indiana Ballet Conservatory for dancing with us for the Firebird during our 2023-2024 Season!
We love all of our arts partners. We love sharing our passion for live performance and our Carmel home with so many talented arts and community groups.
Thank you to the City of Carmel, and the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on the Arts, for your generous support.
Where It’s At
Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts
1 Carter Green
Carmel, IN 46032
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