Concerts & Events in Area 5

Join Harmony Handbells for “Ringing in the Breeze,” a casual ringing session for those who would like to give handbells a try! September’s theme is “music from movies.”

Registration: Free and open to the public! Please RSVP to Linda Haddix at [email protected] and bring gloves if you have them.

Calling all youth handbell ringers, ages 8-17! Conductor Andrew McElhaney and Harmony Handbells present a one-day workshop, featuring music from the movies, ringing instruction, workshops, and a final public concert at 2:30 p.m.

Registration: $10 per person, or $50 per choir. Please RSVP to Linda Haddix at [email protected]. Payment may be made in advance via mail, or the day of the event.

Join conductors Brenda Austin and Kyle Webber for the annual Eaton Rapids Handbell Festival! This year’s repertoire features two massed pieces, one Tins piece, and one Coppers piece, which attendees should plan to prepare prior to the festival. Tables are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, but attendees should plan to bring foam, bells, chimes, mallets, etc.

The closing concert will also feature the Detroit Handbell Ensemble, and attending choirs are invited to play a solo piece as well.

Registration: $20 per ringer, or $150 per choir. Lunch is included. Click here for the registration form.

Closing concert admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at the Carmel Clay Public Library.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers in worship at Living Stone Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Old Union Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Hamilton East Public Library.

Admission: Free and open to the public. Reservations suggested: 317-579-0300

Join Circle City Ringers in worship at Peru Church of the Brethren.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Founded in 1999, Joyful Sound is an Indianapolis-based community handbell choir that plays a variety of secular and sacred music. Join us for a holiday concert at the Indianapolis Artsgarden!

Admission: Free and open to the public; donations are gratefully accepted.

Join Lancaster Handbell Ensemble for its annual winter concert!

Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for youth under 18

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at First Baptist Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Sunrise Senior Living.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Step into a world of holiday magic as the Detroit Handbell Ensemble presents Christmas on Stage and Screen – a dazzling celebration of the most beloved Christmas music ever written for theatre and film.

DHE invites you to enjoy scenes from The Nutcracker and the Broadway stage along with heartwarming moments from holiday movies. This concert brings together the spirit, nostalgia, and sparkle of the season.

Selections include “We Need a Little Christmas” from the musical Mame, “What’s This?” from the movie Nightmare Before Christmas, “Believe” from The Polar Express, “Russian Dance” from The Nutcracker, “Somewhere In My Memory” from Home Alone, and more!

Admission: Free and open to the public; donations gratefully accepted.

Join Circle City Ringers in worship at United Family Wesleyan Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at John Knox Presbyterian Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Step into a world of holiday magic as the Detroit Handbell Ensemble presents Christmas on Stage and Screen – a dazzling celebration of the most beloved Christmas music ever written for theatre and film.

DHE invites you to enjoy scenes from The Nutcracker and the Broadway stage along with heartwarming moments from holiday movies. This concert brings together the spirit, nostalgia, and sparkle of the season.

Selections include “We Need a Little Christmas” from the musical Mame, “What’s This?” from the movie Nightmare Before Christmas, “Believe” from The Polar Express, “Russian Dance” from The Nutcracker, “Somewhere In My Memory” from Home Alone, and more!

Admission: Free and open to the public; donations gratefully accepted.

Founded in 1999, Joyful Sound is an Indianapolis-based community handbell choir that plays a variety of secular and sacred music. Join us for a holiday concert at First Christian Church of Morgantown!

Admission: Free and open to the public; donations are gratefully accepted.

Experience the sounds of the season at Indiana Landmarks’ popular annual concert, featuring singers, the Circle City Ringers, and instrumentalists in Indiana Landmarks Center’s Grand Hall.

Admission: Tickets will be available via Indiana Landmarks.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Crossroads Community Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Area 5 in Muncie, Ind., for a spring festival featuring Indiana’s own Jason Krug as conductor!

More details to come; watch our social media and 2026 Spring Ring webpage for announcements about registration, lodging, and more!

Join Lancaster Handbell Ensemble for its annual spring concert!

Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for youth under 18