LSO Discovery
Family Concert
Recommended for children aged 7+ and their families
Barbican
Public booking opens Wednesday 16 April 10am
Priority booking for LSO Supporters
Wed 9 Apr 10am LSO Ambassador Friends and Pioneers
Fri 11 Apr 10am All LSO Friends
Full details to be announced.
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
Free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members
The Concert
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.
Pre-Concert Activities
Details to be announced.
More Events for Families
Family Concert: The Planets
Recommended for children aged 7+ and their families
Saturday 21 June 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.
Musical Storytelling
For Under-5s
Sunday 13 July 2025 • 10.30am
LSO musicians retell a children’s story through music, offering younger children a chance to experience a live performance. Dance and sing your way through the concert as the instruments bring the tale to life.
Musical Storytelling
For Under-5s
Sunday 13 July 2025 • 12pm
LSO musicians retell a children’s story through music, offering younger children a chance to experience a live performance. Dance and sing your way through the concert as the instruments bring the tale to life.
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
Find maps and guides, and join the Barbican Access Membership Scheme to let us know of your requirements and book access tickets.
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