The symphony is for everyone, not just adults. Music entertains us, helps us relax, and can even boost our brains. Kids love all kinds of music, and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra makes it easy to share classical music with your children through Symphony for Kids. With lively storytelling, you might be surprised at how enjoyable and approachable classical music can be!

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, located in the beautiful Winspear Centre, brings high-quality, live orchestral music to people of all ages and walks of life. Here you’ll find the great classical masterpieces, pop music, and memorable family concerts.

Symphony for Kids: Kiwis Can’t Play the Violin

Symphony for Kids offers a fun-filled music experience designed specifically for children. Each concert features music that will appeal to young ears, presented in a convenient one-hour format with no intermission. Arrive early to enjoy free crafts and activities in the lobby, and grab some fresh popcorn to enjoy during the performance!

Get your tickets for Kiwis Can’t Play the Violin on January 25, 2026, and enjoy a delightful tale by Pierre Rivard, featuring a new orchestral score by Emilie LeBel! Join Kiwi on a whimsical journey to get a violin, join the orchestra, and discover just how far a little encouragement can take you.

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony for Kids series is the perfect way to introduce your children to the sights, sounds, and excitement of fabulous live music. Book your tickets now and bring the whole family to Kiwi’s Can’t Play the Violin at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. From now until December 32, 2025, enjoy special holiday pricing on pairs of tickets for select shows, including all three of the upcoming Symphony for Kids concerts.

Wondering what else is coming up? Mark your calendars and stay tuned for these concerts.

  • Because | March 29, 2026
  • Wild Symphony | May 31, 2026

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra – Kiwis Can’t Play the Violin:

Date: January 25, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM
Venue: Francis Winspear Centre for Music
Address: 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton
Website: www.winspearcentre.com