Symphony Hall

CBSO 2025/26 - Family Concert: Dance Across America

07 Jun 2026

Sunday 3:00pm

£12

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Artists

Karen Ní Bhroin Conductor

Lucy Hollins Presenter

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Programme

West Side Story, Princess and the Frog, Route 66, Short Ride in a Fast Machine and Hoedown.

About CBSO 2025/26 - Family Concert: Dance Across America

Age Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+

Running time This concert will last approximately 1 hour.

Walk the dog at a hoedown in a fast machine: a dance/road trip across the USA.

Fancy a road-trip? The American landscape calls out for big cars and fast roads – or the other way round. John Adams once wrote ‘You know how it is when someone asks you to ride in a terrific sports car, and then you wish you hadn't?’ It’s easy to feel the exhilarating terror of the passenger taking a Short Ride in a Fast Machine. And Route 66 is, famously, the place to get your kicks. This concert is also a tribute to the dance: hoedowns, rumbles, mambas. We defy you to stay in your seat. Plus, join us for an hour of free craft activities before the concert!

Suitable for children aged 6+. All Family Concerts are British Sign Language interpreted.

Booking Info

Save on tickets with the CBSO’s multibuy discounts, group bookings & concessionary prices (on eligible concerts) starting from £5: See Ways to Save below.

This event is not included in the multibuy discount.

Please note there are no under 18, student or 18-30 discounts on this event.

Free (limited) ticket for Disabled Visitor’s Carers, as per Access Scheme.

Wheelchair Users and Disabled Patrons

If you require a wheelchair position (subject to availability) please call the Box Office on 0121 289 6343.

A range of tickets and services are available under our Access Scheme. To find out more, or to join the Access Scheme, email boxoffice@bmusic.co.uk or call us on 0121 289 6343.

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