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 2024/25 Season, Passport Travels and Children's Music Festival, 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!

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Children's Music Festival

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Sunday, March 30
1:00-4:00 pm

Gershwin’s Magic Key: 1:00 pm
Activities: 2:00 pm

Ignite your child's passion for music and creativity at a one-day festival designed for families with elementary-aged children! Enjoy an afternoon Family Concert, Gershwin’s Magic Key by Classical Kids LIVE!, by the Jacksonville Symphony, followed by a music-themed games, storytelling, an instrument zoo and other hands-on activities that inspire musical expression.

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Also in the Family Series this season:

Passport Travels

Presented by

Sunday, November 17 3:00 pm
Activities: 2:00 pm

Explore classical music from various cultures and regions in the first family concert of the season! Before the concert, guests can enjoy immersive activities in the lobby, setting the stage for an unforgettable musical experience.

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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 2024/25 Season 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.
$20 Under 40

The Jacksonville Symphony offers $20 tickets for patrons under 40 years of age to select performances within the 2024/25 Season.

JSYO Family Pass

As part of your JSYO membership, receive free tickets to attend all Florida Blue Classical Series concerts.

Under 18 Free

Purchase a full-price ticket to any Florida Blue Classical Series concert and you can receive a child's ticket (7-17) for no additional cost.

Students and Veterans

$15 tickets for select performances (excluding Holiday Pops) are available to all students and military.

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