Family Concerts
From creative storytelling to vibrant cultural traditions, the Jacksonville Symphony offers programming that is sure to enthrall children and adults of all ages. Our 2025/26 Season family concert, Classical Kids LIVE! Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery, is perfect for young listeners ages six and up. This performance provides an interactive experience with story-telling, acting and live music by Jacksonville Symphony musicians. Hands-on activities in the lobby will take place following the concert, including conducting an ensemble, arts & crafts and an instrument zoo.
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!
Children's Music Festival
Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 pm
The 2025/26 Season brings the return of the Children’s Music Festival, a day of music and hands-on activities. The festival starts with an hour-long concert, Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, presented by Classical Kids LIVE! that features the music of Antonio Vivaldi in an interactive experience with story-telling, acting and live music by Jacksonville Symphony musicians. Hands-on activities in the lobby will take place following the concert, including conducting an ensemble, arts & crafts and an instrument zoo.
This program is recommended for ages six and up.
Vivaldi, Venice and violins: all three are celebrated in Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, a compelling mystery story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s who is in search of her roots. Audiences will enjoy more than 25 excerpts from Vivaldi’s most popular and important works, including the Four Seasons, the Violin Concerto in A minor and the Guitar Concerto!
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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 2025/26 Season or visit the complete events calendar to learn more!
Family and young patron discounts
*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.
