LSO Discovery
Family Concert: Symphonie fantastique
Recommended for children aged 7+ and their families
Barbican
Sunday 2 November 2025 • 2.30pm
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Hector Berlioz
Excerpts from ‘Symphonie fantastique’
Rachel Leach
Dans Le Metro
Jacques Offenbach
Cancan
Rachel Leach presenter
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+ and their families
The Concert
Join presenter Rachel Leach and the LSO as they explore Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique and embark on a spooky adventure, featuring a dream, a witch and a waltz!
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
Arrive early to take part in free craft and musical activities in the foyers ahead of the concert. Further details will be announced closer to the concert.
Please note that we are no longer able to offer a crèche facility for younger siblings at this concert.
Pre-Concert Activities
Singing Workshops
12pm, 12.35pm, 1.10pm, 1.45pm, Freestage, Level G
Join Midge Parry & pianist Jo Smith to learn the participation song Dans Le Metro, ready to sing along with the LSO in the hall
Instrumental Participation Workshops
12pm, 12.35pm, 1.10pm, 1.45pm, Stalls Lounge, Level –1
LSO Player Shaun Thompson leads Instrument Participation for Dans Le Metro, teaching parts for you to play along with the LSO during the concert. Young people are encouraged to bring their own instruments from home, and LSO will provide some classroom percussion for those to join in. Pre-booking required, details to be announced.
Music Making Workshop
12pm, 12.35pm, 1.10pm, 1.45pm, Fountain Room, Level G
Kizzy Brooks leads an introductory Music Making workshop based around Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique – which we will learn more about in the concert
Crafts
Drop in from 12pm, Clubstage Barbican Foyer, Level -1
Join Lot and their team in making some witchy inspired craft projects
More Events for Families
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Recommended for children aged 7+ and their families
Sunday 8 March 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.
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Recommended for children aged 7+ and their families
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.
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.
