Music is meant to be fun, interactive, and a source of joy for everyone—especially young listeners.

What to Expect: 

• Family-Friendly Environment: These concerts are created with young audiences in mind, meaning there’s a more relaxed atmosphere where kids can feel comfortable and parents don’t have to worry about keeping them perfectly still or quiet.
• Short, Fun, and Perfect for Families: Each performance lasts about an hour—just the right amount of time to keep young attention spans engaged and entertained. It’s a great way to spend a weekend together!
• Play Before the Show! Make an afternoon of it, if you want! Arrive early to explore our Instrument Discovery Zone and Music Playground, where kids can try different instruments. Or catch a pre-concert lobby performance. 
• Inspire a Love for Music: Live performances can be magical, and they offer an exciting introduction to the world of music. Whether your child wants to pick up an instrument or just develops a deeper appreciation, YPC concerts help foster that love.
• Relaxed Performances: For families who prefer a more sensory-friendly experience, select concerts feature Relaxed Performances, tailored for neurodiverse audiences and the Disability community. Learn more at  TSO.CA/Relaxed. 
• Questions? Consult our FAQs page or email ContactUs@TSO.CA 

What’s On?

Explore our upcoming YPC lineup and find the perfect concert to attend. From classics to exciting new pieces, each show offers a unique and enriching experience. Scroll down to see the performance listings.

Hot, Hot, Hot!

Sun, Feb 16 at 11:00am (Relaxed Performance), 1:30pm & 4:00pm
Recommended for ages 5+

Set sail on a Caribbean adventure with Captain Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for Hot, Hot, Hot!, an exhilarating day of calypso rhythms and orchestral magic. Groove to the lively beats of hits like Calypso Rose’s “Calypso Queen” and David Rudder’s “Calypso Music,” and experience the joy and energy of island life through the vibrant sounds of steel drums with a symphonic twist. Perfect for families, this lively concert will have you dancing in your seat and discovering the rich musical traditions of the Caribbean!

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Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Sun, Mar 23 at 1:30pm & 4:00pm
Recommended for ages 6+

Beethoven Lives Upstairs features a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle. Their subject: the “madman” who has moved into the upstairs apartment of Christoph’s Vienna home. Through a touching correspondence, dramatically underscored with excerpts from the composer’s most beautiful creations, Christoph slowly comes to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music.

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Adizokan

Sun, May 4 at 1:30pm & 4:00pm
Recommended for ages 7+

Experience the evocative culture of Indigenous peoples of Canada in Adizokan, a dynamic and genre-bending collaboration conceived and directed by Sandra Laronde, founder and artistic director of Red Sky Performance. Originally premiered by the TSO, Adizokan blends vocals, dance, and video with electro-acoustic and orchestral music by Canadian composer Eliot Britton. A multi-sensory journey for all ages, Adizokan explores themes of identity, tradition, and the spiritual connections between Indigenous peoples and the natural world. slowly comes to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music.

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The TSO has something extraordinary on stage almost every week until June! Explore our full concert calendar to discover a variety of programs, from iconic symphonies, family-friendly concerts, popular music of today, and favourite films like Matilda and Disney’s Encanto with their scores performed live! Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of live music in the heart of Toronto on a date night, solo adventure, or with your family.

View our full season schedule here

For accessible seating, please call Patron Services at 416.598.3375.