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.
Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Costumes are encouraged for this family-friendly event featuring spooktacular music sure to thrill and delight our youngest listeners, and even those who are young at heart.
“Once upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur ... and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway” (Goldilocks & the Three Dinosaurs). Original music by Ben Folds brings author Mo Willems’ fractured and funny iteration on Goldilocks & the Three Bears to life on the Music Hall stage.
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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The great Peter Falk narrates the romantic tale of the beautiful maiden, Buttercup, and her one true love, a young farm hand named Westley. After Westley's captured by a ruthless pirate and presumed dead, Buttercup’s unhappy marriage to the horrible Prince Humperdinck seems inevitable. But before the wedding can take place, she’s kidnapped by three outlaws and it’s up to a mysterious Man in Black to come to her rescue. Missing this cinematic concert experience would be inconceivable! So, in the words of Miracle Max… “Have fun stormin’
the castle!”
The fate of the Resistance hangs in the balance! New heroes and galactic legends join forces as Rey seeks the aid of Luke Skywalker to thwart the rise of Kylo Ren and the First Order. The Last Jedi unlocks mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past on the big screen as the full force of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra performs John Williams’ acclaimed score live to film.
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, call our box office at 513.381.3300.