the bradley symphony center is certified sensory inclusive

Annual Sensory Friendly Concert

Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 2:30 PM

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! Purchase tickets here.

Please check back for updates on our concert theme and program in the coming months!

Social Narrative and Digital Playlist

The concert social narrative and digital playlist will be posted approximately six weeks prior to the concert. Please check back for updates!

View the photo gallery from our Sensory Friendly concerts here.

Sensory Friendly Concert Modifications include:

• Dimmed house lights remain on during performance
• On stage hosts prepare and guide audience through concert
• Flexible seating and relaxed house rules
• Available sensory kits and noise-reduction headphones
• Designated quiet areas
• Flexible refund policy if patrons are unable to attend

 

for guests who have sensory processing needs

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphony Center has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an inclusive and seamless experience for all guests for all events including those with sensory needs. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing disorders by supplying our Team Members with continuous training and by offering the resources and accommodations below to our guests.

Social Story & KultureCity All-Inclusive App

Visit our KultureCity Venue page here to access the Bradley Symphony Center social story to help you further with your visit or download the KultureCity All-Inclusive App.

• App Store: http://bit.ly/KCiphone
• Google Play: http://bit.ly/KCandroid

Sensory Bags, Weighted Lap Pads, & Noise Canceling Headphones

Sensory bags containing special KultureCity VIP badges, fidget tools, noise canceling headphones and other resources are available for checkout (at no cost by leaving an ID) at our Coat Check Room located in the Gallery of the Pavilion. Noise canceling headphones can also be checked out individually. Weighted lap pads are also available upon request.

Mobile Sensory Station 

The mobile sensory station, provided by KultureCity, allows us the flexibility to adapt to our ever-changing space. Equipped with visual and tactile items, the mobile sensory station can provide a calming focus when feeling overwhelmed. Only available for Sensory Friendly performances at this time.

 

additional accessibility features

Accessible Seating

There are several accessible seating options located throughout the Bradley Symphony Center. Wheelchair seating is available on both levels of Allen-Bradley Hall. Bariatric chairs, with a width of 30” and capacity of 800 lbs., are available upon request. Many orchestra-level aisle seats are also equipped with swing-away end panels.

Restrooms

All public restrooms are accessible to patrons with mobility considerations. Additionally, there are three gender-neutral single-occupancy accessible restrooms, which are located on each floor of the Pavilion and on the orchestra level of Allen-Bradley Hall.

Hearing Loop & Infrared Listening System

Allen-Bradley Hall is equipped with a tele-coil or T-coil Loop system. No additional assistive listening devices are required for patrons with compatible hearing aids or cochlear implants. If you do not have a compatible device, please pick up a loop receiver from the House Manager.

Allen-Bradley Hall is also equipped with an infrared listening system. Headsets are available from the House Manager.

Assistive listening devices are offered free of charge, but a driver's license or valid ID is required as security.

Braille & Large Print Programs

The Milwaukee Symphony offers Braille and Large Print program books for all performances. Please inquire with an usher when you arrive at the venue.

Quiet Room & Quiet Areas

The Bradley Symphony Center has a Quiet Room located in the pre-theater lobby on the first floor. The Quiet Room, equipped with a sink, comfortable seating, and warm lighting is available for any patron who needs a private space to escape for a few minutes. From nursing mothers to someone who needs a space to meditate, say a prayer or just be alone for a minute, this space is available at any time. Additional Quiet Areas are located in the Historic Exhibit on the lower level and in the Phone Booth Area on the second level. These spaces can help patrons who are feeling overwhelmed escape for as little or as long as they need. Quiet Areas are marked by KultureCity signage.

Service Animals

Service Animals are welcome to accompany patrons at any event in the Bradley Symphony Center.