The National Music Centre (NMC) has opened a FREE, interactive, musical playground! PlayLab, located on the main floor of Studio Bell, is a place for families to explore and make music. Everyone from young to old can create their own sound – together! There are three zones:
- Strings, Percussion, Wind and Electronic Instruments
- Learn to Play
- Sound Stage
PlayLab: DIY Sound Factory | May 16, August 8, & September 5, 2026
Through play and experimentation, kids ages 5-9 explore ideas like vibration, rhythm, and volume while turning ordinary materials into instruments they can use right away. The program runs from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
PlayLab: Rhythm Playground | June 6, July 18 & September 26, 2026
Step into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on, high-energy music making. This free drop-in program invites participants ages 4-12 to experiment with beat, patterns, and group music-making with boomwhackers, djembes, and wooden spoons. The program runs from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Studio Bell PlayLab:
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Address: 850 4 Street SE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.studiobell.ca
