Concerts & Events in Area 5

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 Stow Heritage Ringers for our annual Christmas performance, this year entitled “Winterscape: Scenes of Christmas.” We will again gather in the beautiful worship center of Stow Presbyterian Church. Please gather your family, friends and neighbors and join us for an evening of beautiful music and fellowship.

Admission: Free and open to the public; freewill offering.

Join Embellish Handbells and its companion choir, Campana, for one of two holiday concerts, “Winter’s Expedition”!

Admission: Tickets may be purchased in advance on the Embellish website or at the door. Adults: $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Seniors (60+) & military: $15. Students and children: Free.

Kalamazoo Ringers presents two opportunities to attend their holiday concert, inviting you to take a break from the bustle of the holiday season – and enjoy the sounds of silver bells. It’s Christmas time in the city, and in our hearts!

Admission: Free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be collected. The audience is invited to bring hats, gloves, socks, and scarves, to be donated to local people in need.

Harmony Handbells‘ 14th Annual Carol of the Bells Concert is coming up! Join us at Hillside Community Church for an evening of Christmas music including handbells, vocals, brass, and more!

Please note: This event takes place in Crown Point, Ind., which is on Central Standard Time.

Admission: Free & open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken, with all proceeds benefitting the Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation.

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.

Get ready for a magical evening filled with the enchanting sounds of handbells and pipe organ at “A Christmas Festival”! Light refreshments will be served following the concert.

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 Queen City Bronze for an unforgettable handbell concert of music and merriment as we ring in the holidays with “A Little Christmas…and a Lot of Bells.” From timeless carols to playful surprises, this concert has something for everyone. Whether you’re young or young-at-heart, this joyful concert is filled with heart, humor, and harmony and promises to lift your spirits.

Admission: Free and open to the public; a freewill offering will be collected.

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.

Founded in 2018, Columbus Rings is an auditioned community ensemble composed of ringers from central Ohio. Come take in the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild game and listen to us play the National Anthem!

Admission: Hockey tickets required for entry.

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.

Founded in 2018, Columbus Rings is an auditioned community ensemble composed of ringers from central Ohio. Join us for our annual holiday concert!

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Queen City Bronze for an unforgettable handbell concert of music and merriment as we ring in the holidays with “A Little Christmas…and a Lot of Bells.” From timeless carols to playful surprises, this concert has something for everyone. Whether you’re young or young-at-heart, this joyful concert is filled with heart, humor, and harmony and promises to lift your spirits.

Admission: Free and open to the public; a freewill offering will be collected.

Join Queen City Bronze for an unforgettable handbell concert of music and merriment as we ring in the holidays with “A Little Christmas…and a Lot of Bells.” From timeless carols to playful surprises, this concert has something for everyone. Whether you’re young or young-at-heart, this joyful concert is filled with heart, humor, and harmony and promises to lift your spirits.

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

Founded in 1978 by Donald E. Allured, the Bay View Week of Handbells has become a destination for advanced handbell ringers throughout the world. Now directed by Fred Gramann, the intensive five-day event takes place in northern Michigan on the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan. Ringers are assigned positions in 10 choirs, using sets of handbells and chimes ranging from five to eight octaves.

Registration: Please see the Bay View Week of Handbells website for application information, pricing, and deadlines.

Closing concert: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, with a free-will offering taken to support the Bay View Summer Music Academy Scholarship Fund.