Family Concerts
Looking for the perfect family outing that combines captivating entertainment and musical enjoyment for all? Then pack up the kids and come downtown for a family concert with the Jacksonville Symphony!
From creative storytelling to vibrant cultural traditions, the Jacksonville Symphony offers programming that is sure to enthrall children and adults of all ages. Our two traditional family concerts of the 2023/24 season, Stories for Kids by Kids: Spooktacular and Artsongs, are perfect for young listeners 4-10 years of age. These performances help create successful students and ultimately, successful adults through music education, the joy of storytelling and artistic expression.
For families with children aged 10 and up, the Symphony offers a variety of additional exhilarating programs. From iconic film scores performed live while the film is projected on a giant screen to fully-staged productions of the Jacksonville Symphony's First Coast Nutcracker, there are fun outings for the entire family to enjoy together. These performances help create successful students and ultimately, successful adults through music education, the joy of storytelling and artistic expression. Continue reading below to learn more!
Stories For Kids By Kids: Spooktacular
Sunday, October 15, 2023 | 3PM
Goblins, ghosts and ghouls come to life as children’s imaginations take flight and the Symphony performs Halloween’s most haunted scores. A harmonious collaboration of symphonic sounds and storytelling, this performance is a treat for the whole family.
In partnership with Duval County Public Schools, stories were selected from original student compositions to be paired with music for this creative program.
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ArtSongs
Sunday, May 12, 2024 | 3PM
Two parts of the arts come together in an engaging musical and visual experience. Iconic artwork from the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens’ permanent collection will be projected on the big screen while the Symphony performs vivid and colorful symphonic selections, sparking inspiration and creativity in every listener.
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Additional Family Experiences
For families with children aged 10 and up, the Symphony offers a variety of additional exhilarating programs. From iconic film scores performed live while the film is projected on a giant screen to fully-staged productions of the Jacksonville Symphony's First Coast Nutcracker, there are fun outings for the entire family to enjoy together.
View the full 2023/24 Season Highlights or visit the complete events calendar to learn more!
View the full 2023/24 Season Highlights or visit the complete events calendar to learn more!
Family and Young Patron Discounts
Want to experience captivating, live music performed by the Jacksonville Symphony? Don’t miss out on unique opportunities that make it easy and affordable for families and young patrons to experience spectacular concerts at Jacoby Symphony Hall! Pick from the following options to begin or continue your symphonic journey, and be a part of a truly memorable season.
*Discounts cannot be combined with other discounts.
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