Roll up, roll up...

Looking for the perfect way to introduce the whole family to classical music? We've got you! Our new festival Multitudes melds orchestral music with circus, carnival and more to make unforgettable experiences they'll talk about (and hum the tunes from) for months.

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Life is a circus

Daphnis and Chloé

Circa x London Philharmonic Orchestra

WED 23 APR | 6.30PM & 8.30PM

See the classic Greek tale brought to life with Circa’s ‘jaw-dropping’ (ArtsHub) contemporary circus and ‘London’s most adventurous and dynamic’ orchestra (The Times).

With a 6.30pm start and 1 hour run time, you can be assured the younger members of the family will be home for bedtime (ready to dream about running away to join the circus). For ages 12+.

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The greatest show on earth

Carnival: Family Edit

Frantic Assembly x Aurora Orchestra

SAT 3 MAY | 3PM

It’s time to round up the family for Aurora Orchestra’s Carnival, created in collaboration with physical theatre company Frantic Assembly. Find out what happens after the carnival is over and the musicians begin to rebel…

Created specially for ages 7 – 11 and their families.

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Become part of the orchestra

City of Floating Sounds

Huang Ruo x BBC Concert Orchestra

WED 30 APR | 6.30PM

One for the active families and tech-loving teens: meet with other audience members at select locations around London and explore the city together, playing different strands of Huang Ruo’s City of Floating Sounds out loud from a bespoke app, creating a full symphony as you go.

Sound intriguing? Grab your phone and some comfy shoes and join a moving orchestra! For ages 12+.

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FUNharmonics: Petrushka

SAT 31 MAY

Roll up to the fair with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and meet Petrushka, the playful star of the puppet show, and other characters in his magical world.

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OAE TOTS: Enchanted Tots

SAT 28 JUN

Join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment as they travel back in time to find beautiful music from the past, with lots of singing, dancing and spells.

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