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.
Set young hearts and minds aglow! For many audience members, a lifelong love and appreciation of music began with Lollipops Family Concerts at Music Hall. Introduce someone you love to the world of orchestral music with a fun, interactive concert experience—perfect for children, ages or ability of 2-9.
Concert theme and program to be announced.
Set young hearts and minds aglow! For many audience members, a lifelong love and appreciation of music began with Lollipops Family Concerts at Music Hall. Introduce someone you love to the world of orchestral music with a fun, interactive concert experience—perfect for children, ages or ability of 2-9.
Concert theme and program to be announced.
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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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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Be our guest as the Cincinnati Pops performs the score to Disney’s animated classic, Beauty and the Beast, live to the complete, beloved film! Featuring unforgettable characters and Academy Award®-winning music (Best Original Song, Best Original Score, 1991), Beauty and the Beast is a classic tale that’s been capturing hearts for generations. Now’s your chance to watch the spellbinding story unfold at Music Hall.
30 years after the defeat of the Empire, a new threat has arisen. The Resistance and unlikely heroes are the galaxy’s only hope at thwarting a new reign of evil. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with the full forces of the Cincinnati Pops performing John Williams’ Oscar-nominated score live to the complete, acclaimed film.
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
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. Families with younger children are welcome at our Pops Family Series performances and Lollipops Family Concerts. For more information and concert recommendations, please call our box office at 513.381.3300