New this year: buy tickets to three or more concerts and automatically receive a 10 percent discount
It’s officially summer and the 2023 season of Kroger Symphony on the Prairie has arrived. Concerts begin Friday, June 23 at the Conner Prairie Amphitheatre in Fishers.
This Friday and Saturday, conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez takes you on a fun-filled adventure with a thrilling program that explores the wizarding world of Harry Potter through its most iconic music.
Season highlights include 12 performances by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, including Opening Weekend June 23 and 24 highlighting the beloved music of Harry Potter; the patriotic Star-Spangled Symphony celebration June 30 to July 3 complete with fanfare and fireworks; a live-to-film performance July 7 and 8 of the legendary Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark featuring the iconic soundtrack by composer John Williams; and Arrival from Sweden: Music of ABBA accompanied by the ISO July 14 and 15.
The 2023 season also features the popular Face2Face with the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, The Marshall Tucker Band, TUSK: the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, two nights of Queen with Gary Mullen and the Works, and much more. There’s something for everyone with 25 concerts to choose from.
Families will be delighted with the July 15 concert featuring Arrival from Sweden: Music of ABBA with the ISO. Concert ticket includes a 6:30 p.m. ‘Teddy Bear’ performance* with ISO musicians at the small shelter near the playground. *Ticket required for the ABBA performance in order to see the Teddy Bear event.
Buy tickets now on the ISO’s website. Tickets may also be purchased at central Indiana Kroger stores, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office at 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, or by calling the Box Office at (317) 639-4300. Purchase tickets to three or more concerts and automatically receive a 10 percent discount. No code needed. Discount calculated at checkout.
2023 Kroger Symphony on the Prairie schedule
*Denotes concerts featuring the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
June
*June 23 & 24: The Music of Harry Potter – Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez takes you on a fun-filled adventure with a delightful program that explores the wizarding world through its most iconic music.
*June 30 to July 3: Star-Spangled Symphony – Your favorite patriotic celebration complete with fireworks. Featuring Conductor Alfred Savia and vocalist Vanessa Thomas.
July
*July 7 & 8: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert featuring the ISO led by former ISO Assistant Conductor Jacob Joyce. The original film will be shown on the large screens as the orchestra performs the soundtrack. Program starts at 8:30 p.m.
*July 14 & 15: Arrival from Sweden: Music of ABBA with Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leading the ISO.
*July 21 & 22: Broadway under the Stars – Join Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly for this exciting performance of all your Broadway favorites featuring the ISO Pops Chorus and vocalists Ted Keegan, Victor Robertson, Katie Swaney, Christina Nicastro, and AshLee Baskin.
July 28 & 29: Face2Face: A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John.
August
Aug. 4: Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston (not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston)
Aug. 5: TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
Aug. 11: The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
Aug. 12: Here Come the Mummies with Rock E Bassoon (featuring musicians of the ISO)
Aug. 18: Marshall Tucker Band
Aug. 19: Unforgettable Fire: U2 Tribute Show
Aug. 25 & 26: One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen and the Works
September
Sept. 1: Aeromyth: The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute Experience
Sept. 2: Pyromania: The Def Leppard Experience
Sept. 3: Voyage – The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band