Family Concerts
2026.27 MSO Family COncerts
Join us for fun and excitement at this concert designed especially for children ages 3 - 10 and their families. These engaging performances were selected to delight the senses and trigger the imaginations of children of all ages.
PRICING DETAILS
1 free child ticket for each adult ticket purchased. Additional child tickets may be purchased for $19 plus fees and tax (a saving of 50% off the cost of adult full price tickets). When purchasing tickets:
- First, select the number of Adult Full Price tickets.
- Next, select the number of Child Complimentary tickets. 1 free child ticket per full price adult ticket may be reserved.
- Last, select the number of Additional Child 50% Off tickets, if there are more children than adults in your group.
Please note: Tickets to our annual Sensory Friendly performance are available for $22 each.
Peter and the Wolf with Really Inventive Stuff
Sunday, November 1, 2026 2:30 pm
Ryan Tani, conductor
Really Inventive Stuff, theater company
Prokofiev
Peter and the Wolf
Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf uses the adventures of a young boy, a cat, a duck, a wolf, and more to introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra welcomes back Really Inventive Stuff to add their imaginative storytelling to this concert experience.
Melody Goes to the Orchestra
Sunday, February 28, 2027 2:30 pm
Ryan Tani, conductor
Repertoire to include the following:
Mozart
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, I. Allegro
Rossini
Finale from the William Tell Overture
Rimsky-Korsakov
Flight of the Bumblebee
John Williams
“Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Melody is attending her first symphony orchestra concert with her family, and she is not too sure about it. She also has a LOT of questions. Why is that guy waving a stick? Why is everybody wearing black? When can I clap? Instruments have families??? Join your MSO for a delightful concert experience where we all learn a little more about going to the symphony while hearing some amazing musical selections by favorite composers old and new.
Sensory Friendly Concert
Sunday, May 23, 2027 2:30 pm
Ryan Tani, conductor
Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the autism spectrum or with a sensory sensitivity and their families, but all are welcome! Concert modifications include dimmed house lights remaining on during the performance, flexible seating, relaxed house rules, on-stage hosts, available sensory kits, noise reduction headphones, quiet areas, concert social narratives, and more. Patrons are encouraged to come early and enjoy an hour of special pre-concert activities.
Pre-Concert Activities
Prior to each concert, join us for an hour of pre-concert activities including a Bradley Symphony Center Scavenger Hunt, an Instrument Petting Zoo, Composer Station, and more!