Young people’s concerts

Family concerts, cushion concerts, school concerts and pupil subscription series

FAMILY CONCERTS

Our family concerts (max. duration: 60 minutes) are ideal for musical »beginners« from the age of 5 years in company of their parents, grand-parents, brothers and sisters. A presenter leads through the concert. Tickets € 5,00 (reduced) / € 10,00 (regular)

Available from our Subscriptions Bureau and Advance Box Office:
Bamberger Symphoniker Shop
Lange Straße 30, 96047 Bamberg
Tel.: 0951 / 99 39 10 99 | ticket@bamberger-symphoniker.de

BETWEEN HEARTBEAT AND RHYTHM: WEST SIDE STORY

Youth Concert for everybody age 10 and older

Wednesday, 29th July 2026, 5.00 PM
Duration: approx. 60 minutes

One city, two street gangs and a love that must not be: Together with TV presenter Juri Tetzlaff, the Bamberg Symphony brings the world-famous story of the legendary Broadway musical »West Side Story« to life. It is a story of friendship and animosity, honest feelings and tragic misunderstandings. Two cultures collide and conflicts erupt. And in the midst of it all are Tony and Maria, dreaming of a better world. With music by Leonard Bernstein, Juri Tetzlaff tells the gripping story of West Side Story for classical music newcomers and their families. The audience can become part of the story themselves, taking on roles in the rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. An interactive concert experience full of excitement, fun and stunningly beautiful music!

Paolo Bortolameolli Conductor
Juri Tetzlaff Presenter

Leonard Bernstein Symphonic Dances from »West Side Story«

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ADVENT CONCERT: "JURI AND THE CHRISTMAS ELFS"

Family Concert for everybody 5 years and older

Sunday, 13. December 2026, 11.00 AM

A lively Advent concert featuring the brass quintet of the Bamberg Symphony and KiKA presenter Juri Tetzlaff.

It was actually meant to be a very cosy third Sunday of Advent. With an Advent wreath. With cookies. With kid's punch. And, obviously, with loads of festive music. But when KiKA presenter Juri Tetzlaff and the brass quintet of the Bamberg Symphony come together to celebrate, anything can happen! Suddenly, the punch tastes suspiciously salty, the cookies burn like fire on the tongue – and the book with the most beautiful Christmas carols has vanished without a trace! What on earth is going on? Has a cheeky Christmas elf had his fingers in the pie? Together with the musicians, Juri Tetzlaff goes on a search for clues that is as funny as it is heart-warming. Amidst sparkling brass and glowing Christmas globes, they find themselves in the middle of a turbulent adventure full of musical surprises. A riveting family concert full of heart and humour. With radiant sounds and children’s eyes shining brightly, ensuring this Advent morning lives on in your memory for a good while.

The Brass Quintet of the Bamberg Symphony:
Markus Mester Trumpet
Johannes Trunk Trumpet
Andreas Kreuzhuber Horn
Stefan Lüghausen Trombone
Heiko Triebener Tuba

Juri Tetzlaff Presenter

The Brass Quintet of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra Bamberger Symphoniker — The Brass Quintet of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra

SWAN LAKE

Family Concert for everybody 5 years and older

Friday, 29. January 2027, 4.00 PM
Duration: approx. 55 minutes

»Once upon a time, there was an evil sorcerer who cast a spell on the beautiful young princess Odette, turning her into a swan ...« Thus begins the enchanting fairy tale of Swan Lake, the most popular ballet of all time. In this concert, together with Ki-KA presenter Juri Tetzlaff, we take your whole family on a journey into the world of swans, sorcerers, princes, princesses – and, of course, the magic of orchestral music.

A concert to dream along with, feel along with and join in with.
Nefeli Chadouli Conductor
Juri Tetzlaff Presenter

Piotr I. Tschaikowski Auszüge aus dem Ballett »Schwanensee« op. 20a

CARNIVAL CONCERT: "THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS"

Family Concert for everybody age 5 and older

Sunday, 7th February 2027, 11.00 AM & 3.00 PM

»Oh, those creatures!« – During carnival season, it’s sometimes hard to tell who’s human and who’s an animal! Luckily, music offers a tongue-in-cheek take on this: Camille Saint-Saëns’ legendary »Carnival of the Animals« is presented by Nora Gomringer in a spirited and light-hearted manner, perfect for the whole family. We look forward to welcoming many children and adults who wish to hear and laugh, and who want to come in costumes to this special, humorous concert. Dressing up is expressly encouraged!

Members of the Bamberg Symphony
Nora Gomringer Presenter

Camille Saint-Saëns »The Carnival of the Animals« Suite for Chamber Orchestra

CUSHION CONCERTS

»Cushion-Concerts« are music for the little ones: familiar tunes and songs, playfully performed by a small group from the Bamberg Symphony, which will have them rapt and singing along. The youngest concert-goers get right up close to our players and hear stories told in music and words. It’s a child-friendly introduction to classical music for the next generation, and a cosy way to experience the same thrill we grown-ups feel all over again at every evening concert: the fascination of music!

Tickets € 5,00 (concessions) / € 10,00 (full price)

RUBY RED AND THE MYSTERIES OF THE FOREST

Ruby and her friends are having a fun party in the forest. The birds are caught up in the excitement and everyone joins in a colourful concert. But what are those angry noises coming from the bushes? Is one of the forest creatures disturbed by Ruby’s party? Join Ruby Red and her friends on a colourful musical adventure that brings together not only forest animals but also magical woodland creatures! A wonderful story about colours, emotions, friendship and courage. Our cushion concerts, developed by our education team, are held in the concert hall, right on the stage. Sitting on cushions, close to the action, audiences of all ages can make themselves comfortable and are invited to listen, be amazed and join in.

For children from 3-6 years accompanied by an adult.Duration: about 30 minutesSeat cushions are available

Eduard Resatsch Music
Swantje Vesper Concept and Presentation
Members of the Bamberg Symphoniy Orchestra

DATES

Public Concerts 2026/27

Sat, 19. December 2026
Sat, 19. June 2027
each 10.00 Uhr / 11.00 Uhr / 15.00 Uhr / 16.00 Uhr

Special Concerts for Kindergarten groups
Group bookings can be done at: education@bamberger-symphoniker.de
Mon, 21. December 2026, 10.00 Uhr & 11.00 Uhr
Tue, 22. December 2026, 10.00 Uhr & 11.00 Uhr
Thu, 17. June 2027, 10.00 Uhr & 11.00 Uhr
Fri, 17. June 2027, 10.00 Uhr & 11.00 Uhr

School Concerts

For young people, attending a concert by a big orchestra with a conductor in the Bamberg Concert Hall is a special experience. That’s why every year the Bamberg Symphony puts on concerts specially for groups of schoolchildren, inviting them to listen, be amazed and join in.

In the 2025/26 season, we have school concerts available for the following programs:

BETWEEN HEARTBEAT AND RYTHM: WEST SIDE STORY (classes 5-9)
28. July 9.30 am & 11.00 am
29. July 9.30 am

Notice: Please note that attendance at these concerts is limited to class groups by prior arrangement. For all enquiries, please contact education@bamberger-symphoniker.de