Classical Music for Children
Classical music isn’t just for grown-ups—it’s for children too! The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra regularly organizes special performances tailored specifically for kids aged 3 to 12.
Looking for fun things to do in Rotterdam with your toddler, preschooler, or older kids? As a parent, you’ve probably asked yourself this question more than once. If you’re searching for a great outing with your little one, you’re in the right place! Did you know that the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra also offers special performances for children? Our musical and joyful shows are designed especially for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids. We have performances tailored for children aged 3 to 12.
Why Classical Music for Children?
We want to give as many children and young people from Rotterdam and the surrounding region a positive experience with live classical music. This is our mission—to help children discover how deeply classical music can move them. Moreover, research shows that classical music has many benefits for well-being. Have you ever wanted to take your little one to a classical concert? Now is your chance! Each season, we offer multiple performances specially designed for children.
What Can You Expect?
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is one of Europe’s leading orchestras. It tours all over the world and has its home base at De Doelen in Rotterdam. The children’s performances are filled with beautiful stories, symphonic music, and breathtaking theater—offering a magical introduction to classical music for kids.
Before the children’s performance, there is a lively pre-show program with plenty of fun activities. In the vibrant hall of De Doelen, families can experience classical music and art in an interactive way. What can you expect?
- Instrument Parade by SKVR Music School Rotterdam
- Face painting
- Arts & crafts
- Virtual Reality experience
- Orchestra Explorer (interactive sound installation)
- And much more
The pre-show program for our productions in the Main Hall is generally more extensive than in the Small Hall.
Voorprogramma klassieke muziek voor kinderen
Our Classical Children’s Performances in 2025 and 2026
Want to know when the next classical music performance for children, complete with an exciting pre-show program, is happening? Looking for a fun outing with the kids? On this page, we’ve listed our best children’s performances, theater shows, and musical workshops for you. Our classical music performances for children are easily accessible for families from the Rotterdam region, including Dordrecht, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Barendrecht, Capelle aan den IJssel, Berkel en Rodenrijs, and Spijkenisse. Of course, you’re also more than welcome to join us from any other part of the country.
