LSO Discovery
Family Concert: The Planets
Recommended for children aged 7+ and their families
Barbican
Gustav Holst
Extracts from ‘The Planets – Suite’
Rachel Leach presenter
Jessica Cottis conductor
London Symphony Orchestra
The concert will finish at approximately 3.45pm.
Tickets
£18 £14 £12 adults, £6 under-18s
+ £4 booking fee per online/phone transaction
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Discounts for 18s-and-under, 14–25s and full-time students
Groups of 10+ save at least 20%
Free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members
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The Concert
Join presenter Rachel Leach and the LSO on an musical adventure around the solar system as they explore Gustav Holst’s celestial masterpiece The Planets. From ‘Mars’ – the piece that inspired countless film soundtracks – to the swelling majesty of ‘Jupiter’ and the mysterious atmosphere of ‘Neptune’, this is music on a truly cosmic scale.
LSO Family Concerts are a fun, informative way for families to experience live music together and learn more about the instruments of the orchestra. Each concert is based on a theme, with free workshops before the performance, and the opportunity for everyone to get involved by playing or singing along with the audience participation piece during the concert.
Free Crèche
There is a free crèche available for younger siblings under the age of 7. Places must be booked in advance by emailing the Barbican Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk or calling +44 20 7870 2500 (Monday – Friday 12–5.30pm). Please include the age of the child the place will be for.
Recommended by Classic FM
Pre-Concert Activities
Details to be announced.
More Family Concerts
Family Concert: Lost Things
Recommended for children aged 7+ and their families
Sunday 9 March 2025 • 2.30pm
A fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra, with music based on a theme and free workshops before the concert.
Your Visit and Access
Getting to the Barbican
We are based at the Barbican Centre in the City of London. The main entrance to the Barbican is on Silk Street.
What to Expect
From the concert experience to venue facilities, find out what to expect from an LSO concert at the Barbican.
Accessibility
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