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Relaxed Concerts

Free concerts at LSO St Luke’s particularly suited for people who have sensory and communication impairments, or who are neurodiverse.

Relaxed concerts are particularly suitable for individuals or groups who feel more comfortable attending concerts in a relaxed environment. Everyone is welcome, including people who have sensory and communication impairments, or who are neurodiverse. Suitable for over-5s.

These informal concerts take place on selected Fridays from 12.30pm to 1.15pm at LSO St Luke’s on Old Street. LSO musicians perform chamber music, and the concerts are presented by Rachel Leach. There is a chance to ask questions at the end of the concert.

Booking for Accessible Seating & Groups

Concerts are free to attend, and seated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving in good time before the concert start time of 12.30pm. LSO St Luke’s opens at 11.30am, when The Crypt café opens.

If you require accessible seating or are attending in a group, please let us know so we can reserve your seats and ensure your visit is as smooth as possible. Please note that accessible seating is limited. For more information or to discuss access needs before you book, please email sophia.lyons@lso.co.uk.

Accessibility at LSO St Luke’s

Watch Online

If you prefer to watch from the comfort of your own surroundings, most of our Relaxed Concerts are streamed live for free on our YouTube channel, and are also available to watch on demand afterwards. You can ask questions during the Q&A using the Live Chat feature. There is BSL interpretation and live captions.

Watch Relaxed Concerts on YouTube

What to Expect

Cheers, applause

A relaxed attitude to noise.

Makaton sign user

An adapted BSL interpretation which will include more visual and gestural elements.

Accessible digital programme notes to download in advance or on the day.

Live captions provided (if watching online).

Help

Friendly staff on hand to help welcome you.

Door

Doors to the performance space remain open throughout, so you can leave and re-enter at any point.

Calm

A separate chill-out space.

RevoLOO logo

RevoLOO vehicle for change on site, the world’s first attended mobile toilet service with a hoist and changing bench. If you would like to make use of this, please bring along your sling.

Gallery and Introduction Video

Future Concerts

LSO Create: Inclusive Opportunities

Monday Club

Music workshops for neurodiverse adults, their supporters and carers.

Create Monday Club

Open Rehearsals

An opportunity for individuals and groups of neurodiverse adults, their supporters and carers to hear the LSO rehearsing in the Barbican Hall.

Create Open Rehearsals

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LSO Create is generously supported by Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, Anthony and Elizabeth Mellows Charitable Settlement, Rothenberg Charitable Foundation, Andor Charitable Trust and the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers.

Makaton symbols are used with the kind permission of The Makaton Charity, all rights reserved.

Images © Kevin Leighton