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The audience at an LSO Discovery Family Concert

LSO Discovery

Family Concert: Music from the Movies

Recommended for children aged 7 to 12 years old

Barbican

Sunday 28 June 2026 • 2.30pm

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Full details to be announced.

Tim Redmond conductor & presenter
Hannah Andrusier co-presenter
London Youth Choir
London Symphony Orchestra
Angie Newman
BSL Interpreter

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

What would your favourite film be like without music? Would the action still feel exciting, the characters still feel brave, or the magic truly take off? Music from the Movies is a fun, family-friendly concert that reveals just how important music is to the stories we see on screen.

You’ll hear thrilling music from Pirates of the Caribbean, How to Train Your Dragon and The Polar Express, all performed by the London Symphony Orchestra – the very Orchestra whose playing has helped bring Harry Potter, Star Wars and countless other films to life.

But this isn’t just a concert – it’s a behind-the-scenes musical adventure! We’ll discover how film scores are written, what it’s like when the LSO records a soundtrack in the studio, and we’ll even get to sing with the Orchestra and the London Youth Choir in one of the most thrilling works ever written!

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

Details to be announced.

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