Concerts For Families

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Create lasting musical memories with The Cleveland Orchestra – make it a family tradition! Every Cleveland Orchestra Family Concert at Severance features engaging pre-concert activities, including our Instrument Discovery zone.

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  • Masks and vaccination against Covid-19 are strongly recommended for all guests attending performances at Severance Music Center. Please see our Health & Safety guidelines.

2022 Family Concert Series

For Children 6+ The Listener

Sun, Mar 13

The Listener, featuring the hilarious Magic Circle Mime Co. (back by popular demand!) introduces young people to the orchestra and explores the important relationship between the audience’s role as listener and the musicians’ performance.

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For Children 12+ The Chevalier

Sat, May 7

Features the music and true story of 18th century Black composer Joseph Bologne, son of a slave and French aristocrat who fought prejudice during a time of revolution. Four actors and a violin soloist join The Cleveland Orchestra to tell Bologne’s incredible story alongside his finest works for orchestra.

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For All Children Under 18's Free

Attend a Cleveland Orchestra concert with the whole family! Receive free children’s tickets for every 1 adult ticket purchased for select classical concerts at Severance Hall and all concerts at Blossom Music Festival.

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Under 18's Free Program
  • Part of The Cleveland Orchestra's Center for Future Audiences, an initiative endowed by the Maltz Family Foundation to engage and expand the Orchestra's audience for symphonic music.
Community Programs

Bring the whole family together with free community programs & concerts

The Cleveland Orchestra provides activities for families and adults throughout Greater Cleveland each year, including one-of-a-kind performances, instrument discovery zones, and neighborhood-specific programs.

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Learning Resources Introducing someone to music?

Start your journey here with the following resources to help enrich your experience together.

@Home Activities

Browse our library resources to find coloring pages, instrument family charts, and kid-friendly stories about The Cleveland Orchestra.

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Fun, Educational, and Engaging Videos

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Education Programs

Looking to go deeper? Check out our programs for educators and schools.

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