About Music For Youth Presents: The National Festival 2025
Age Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+
Join us for one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of youth music!
The Music for Youth National Festival 2025 brings thousands of young musicians to Birmingham for three inspiring days of live performances, workshops and creative activities. From orchestras and choirs to jazz bands, ensembles and new music creators, the festival showcases the talent and diversity of the next generation.
With events in iconic venues like Symphony Hall and CBSO Centre, plus free fringe stages and panels, there’s something for everyone.
Book your tickets now and experience the passion, energy and joy of young people making music together!
Stay tuned for the full festival lineup, which will be unveiled in May. For more information and opportunities to participate in workshops and on the fringe stage, visit: https://mfy.org.uk/get-involved/national-festival-2025/
Ticket price for daytime sessions is £13 (£11 Concessions) and evening sessions are £15 (£13 Concessions).
Booking Info
Daytime sessions: £13 (£11 Concessions)
Evening sessions: £15 (£13 Concessions)
Fringe events: Free and no booking required
Prebook your 2025 Festival Programme! You will be prompted to add to your basket during checkout
Venues
CC: CBSO Centre
SH: Symphony Hall
JBPS: Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space at Symphony Hall
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.
Free Events
Our free events are general admission and seating cannot be guaranteed.
Running Times
Our performance running times are usually confirmed close to the show. Where available we'll post the times as soon as we can get them, so check back about a week before for updates. Performance running times are approximate and subject to change.