LSO Discovery
Family Concert
Recommended for children aged 7 to 12 years old
Barbican
Full details to be announced.
Paul Rissmann animateur
Catherine Larsen-Maguire conductor
London Symphony Orchestra
The concert will finish at approximately 3.45pm.
Tickets
£18 £14 £12 adults, £6 under-18s
+ £4 booking fee per online/phone transaction
Free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members
Concert recommended for children aged 7 to 12 years old.
The Concert
LSO Family Concerts are a fun, informative way for families to experience live music together and learn more about the instruments of the orchestra.
Each concert is based on a theme, with free workshops before the performance, and the opportunity for everyone to get involved by playing or singing along with the audience participation piece during the concert.
Pre-Concert Activities
Details to be announced.
More Events for Families
Family Concert: Music from the Movies
Recommended for children aged 7 to 12 years old
Sunday 28 June 2026 • 2.30pm
A fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra, with music based on a theme and free workshops before the concert.
Musical Storytelling for Under-5s
For Under-5s
Saturday 14 November 2026 • 10.30am & 12pm
LSO musicians retell a children’s story through music, offering younger children a chance to experience a live performance in the beautiful Jerwood Hall. Dance and sing your way through the concert as the instruments bring the tale to life.
Musical Storytelling for Under-5s
LSO Discovery
Saturday 13 February 2027 • 10.30am & 12pm
LSO musicians retell a children’s story through music, offering younger children a chance to experience a live performance in the beautiful Jerwood Hall. Dance and sing your way through the concert as the instruments bring the tale to life.
Your Visit and Access
Getting to the Barbican
We are based at the Barbican Centre in the City of London. The main entrance to the Barbican is on Silk Street.
What to Expect
From the concert experience to venue facilities, find out what to expect from an LSO concert at the Barbican.
Accessibility
Find maps and guides, and join the Barbican Access Membership Scheme to let us know of your requirements and book access tickets.
Booking Info
Box Office Information
Online at lso.co.uk or barbican.org.uk
By phone on +44 20 7870 2500 (Monday to Friday 12–5.30pm)
In person at the Barbican Centre (no booking fee)
Members of the Barbican’s Access Scheme can book wheelchair places priced at the lowest price for that event and book a free companion seat. Join the Barbican Access Scheme.
Contact the Barbican Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk, get help via WhatsApp or send them a text message on 07380 975000.
Visit the Barbican website for conditions of sale.
All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Contact the Box Office at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings) to exchange your tickets for another LSO concert or Barbican credit voucher, valid for twelve months. A per-ticket administration fee applies.
The LSO reserves the right to change artists or programmes if necessary. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, all bookers will receive a refund.
