Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Symphony for Kids Is a Treat for Young Ears

Give your child the gift of music with The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Symphony for Kids, presented by Imperial Oil. There are just two of these family-friendly concerts left in the 2022/2023 season and a special mid-season subscription rate is making it even easier to plan for an affordable and fun weekend afternoon outing this February and May. It is the perfect gift to fill those stockings and ensure quality time with your loved ones in the New Year!

The symphony isn’t just for grown-ups! Symphony for Kids offers a fun-filled music experience designed specifically for children. Each concert features music chosen to appeal to young ears, and is offered in a convenient one-hour format with no intermission. Plus plan to come early and partake in the family-friendly activities and delicious popcorn available in the lobby before the show!

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Symphony for Kids series is the perfect way to introduce the sights, sounds and excitement of fabulous live music to your children. Book your tickets now to bring the whole family to ESO’s home stage at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music to enjoy one (or both!) of these 2 fabulous performances:

Heavenly Mozart

Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:30 pm | Let the melodies of some of Mozart’s most beloved compositions take you on an ethereal journey through the twinkling stars and planets in our night sky. It is a bit of heaven right here on earth!

Charlot & Mlle Cello

Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2:30 pm | Come laugh along with two very lively friends in this special pantomime concert that plays homage to comedic genius Charlie Chaplin! Watch and listen as Charlot, a formerly famous composer turned poster artist, and Mademoiselle Cello discover their love of music together after a chance encounter in a London park.

Purchase single concert tickets, or consider a subscription to get access to the best seats and the best prices! A mid-season subscription is currently priced at just $79 and will get you 2 tickets (1 adult + 1 youth) to 2 Symphony for Kids Concerts! Take advantage to bring your family of 4 together to one concert, or enjoy some extra one-on-one time attending both concerts with just one child. For larger families or groups, there is the option to purchase up to 8 concert tickets per household.

PLUS More Family-Friendly Fun on Family Day Weekend!

If you like the Symphony For Kids, be sure to also check out this great Edmonton Symphony Orchestra event featuring Classical Kids Live:

Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm | 10-year-old Christoph can’t believe his bad luck when his mother rents the vacant room in their house to a gruff and peculiar composer, Ludwig van Beethoven. Christoph is soon won over, however, as Beethoven sets to work creating his latest musical work and the majestic sounds of the masterful Ninth Symphony fill their home! Get your tickets here.

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra tickets make a wonderful gift for music fans of all ages! The Symphony For Kids and Beethoven Lives Upstairs offer the perfect opportunity to stoke their love of music at a young age and will give a lasting memory of joyful time spent together.

Family Fun Edmonton wants to help you make more memories and gift less “stuff” this holiday season! We are looking beyond the store shelves to find the best experience gifts to wrap up and stuff those stockings with. Give your loved ones the opportunity to try a new activity, find new passions, and discover joy through the gift of interesting new experiences. Your non-conventional gift could be the perfect way to encourage time together during the holidays and bring added closeness throughout the year!