Family Concerts

Lollipops Family Concerts

Spark your child's love for orchestral music at an early age with these fun, interactive family events. Each concert lasts just under an hour, with themes specially chosen to engage children ages 2-9. Come early for crafts and activities in the Family Fun Zone. Tickets are just $10 for children and $15 for adults. Lap seat children ages two and under are free. 

Young People's Concerts

Each year nearly thousands of students from all over the region attend these interactive field trip concerts! It’s easy and affordable to participate, and we offer transportation grants for schools in need of assistance with buses.

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Youth Orchestras

The CSO fosters excellence in young people through youth ensembles comprised of students in grades 7-12. Every concert is performed by amazing young musicians, including the inspirational Side-by-Side concert which pairs professional CSO members with their younger counterparts. Experience these amazing performances—with tickets as low as $5!

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Films with Live Orchestra


If you're looking for even more fun, be sure to add these before they sell out!

March 10-12, 2023

Marvel's Black Panther

In 2018, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther quickly became a global sensation and cultural phenomenon, showing a new dimension of what superhero films could be. Rolling Stone raved, “The film lights up the screen with a full-throttle blast of action and fun. That’s to be expected. But what sneaks up and floors you is the film’s racial conscience and profound, astonishing beauty.” Now you can relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger all while the Cincinnati Pops performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning score live to picture

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Child Policy

Young listeners age 6 and up are welcome at CSO and Pops concerts when accompanied by an adult. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to enter the hall. Please note that children under the age of 6 will not be admitted to CSO or May Festival performances.

Families with younger children are encouraged to join us for our Pops Family Series performances or Lollipops Family Concerts. For more information and concert recommendations, please call our box office at 513.381.3300.