Workshops for Under-5s
Interactive workshops at LSO St Luke’s, introducing under-5s to the world of music-making.
Interactive, creative and fun, our ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ music workshops for under-5s are a great way to introduce little ones to the world of music-making. Move and grove along to new sounds and songs, and get up close to the instruments of the orchestra.
It was great to have music and singing as a support for the early months of parenthood. The songs we learned together have become an important part of our daily life.
They’ve had a huge impact on our well-being – they started our week off in such a joyful way. It was an important time for both of us.
To stay up to date on these events and all other LSO Discovery activity for early years, please sign up to our Early Years Mailing List. This is the best way to ensure you receive information about upcoming terms.
Our upcoming Summer term 2026 will take place at LSO St Luke’s across a ten-week series on Monday mornings from April to July. There are three separate sessions for children according to their age. Please see further information below.
How to Apply
Applications are now open for the next ten-week workshop series, starting 20 April led by Vanessa King.
Workshop Location and Dates
LSO St Luke’s, 161 Old Street, London EC1V 9NG
*6, 20, 27 April
There will be no session 4 May due to the Bank Holiday
11, 18 May
There will be no session 25 May due to the Bank Holiday
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June
6 July
*Whilst the first official session of the term will take place on 20 April, we will also be holding an optional ‘meet and greet’ drop-in session, two weeks prior on 6 April. More information will be made available to successful applicants.
Workshop Times and Ages:
These ages are approximate and are further determined by the applicant pool:
9.30am–10.15am: 5 years and under
10.30am–11.15am: 3 years and under
11.30am–12.15pm: 18 months and under
Application deadline: Friday 6 February, 10am
We will let you know by 20 February if you have been allocated a space. Successful applicants will be asked to confirm their place via a short online form by 4pm on 13 March. They will be asked to make payment by 4pm on 20 March.
We operate a lottery booking system, choosing applicants at random for each age group. We aim to prioritise those who have applied for the previous two consecutive terms but were not successful in obtaining a place. Please use the same email address each time you apply.
What’s Included
- Ten weekly workshop sessions, plus one optional ‘meet and greet’ drop-in session prior to term start
- Individual attention for each child, as well as whole group activities, with no more than 15 family groups per workshop
- Activities to facilitate creativity, expression, connection and parental bonding
Cost: £120 per ten sessions
Subsidised Community Places
There are a limited number of subsidised community places available, intended for families who would not otherwise be able to afford to attend these workshops.
Subsidies are normally offered at a 50% reduction (£60), the remaining balance to be paid ahead of the start of the term. We are happy to discuss payment options that would support you to attend.
For more information or if you have any questions, please get in touch with us at earlyyears@lso.co.uk.
Digital Activities for Under-5s
Explore and download activities, resources and online concerts, whether you’re discovering music at home, at nursery or in the classroom.
Header image © Kevin Leighton
