About Music For Youth's National Festival

Come and indulge in three days of vibrant live music! Experience the talents of up-and-coming young musicians across various genres including jazz, soul, funk, choirs, orchestras, and much more.

Everyone is welcome to join us! The festival is open to the public and will be held at Symphony Hall, Town Hall, and CBSO Centre, featuring a Fringe stage in Centenary Square.

Stay tuned for the full festival lineup, which will be unveiled on 01 June. For more information and opportunities to participate, visit: www.mfy.org.uk/get-involved/national-festival-2024

Please click here for all venue information

You will be prompted to pre-order your 2024 souvenir programmes and posters when you book Music for Youth 2024 events.

Booking Info

Ticket price for all sessions is £12 (£10 Concessions) except for Friday Night & Saturday Night Showcase which is £14 (£12 Concessions)

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.

Dates & Times

  • CBSO Centre: Percussion Ensembles Book Now
  • CBSO Centre: World Folk & Roots Book Now
  • CBSO Centre: Ensembles Book Now
  • CBSO Centre: Session One - Choirs Book Now
  • Jennifer Blackwell: Session 1 - Jazz, Funk & Soul Book Now
  • Jennifer Blackwell: Session 2- Jazz Book Now
  • CBSO Centre: Session 2 - Infant & Junior Book Now
  • Town Hall - Session One - Infant & Juniors Book Now
  • Symphony Hall: Session One - Brass and Wind Book Now
  • Jennifer Blackwell: Session Three - Jazz Book Now
  • CBSO Centre: Session Three - Ensembles Book Now
  • Town Hall: Session Two - Choirs Book Now
  • Symphony Hall: Session Two - Brass & Wind Book Now
  • Jennifer Blackwell: Friday Night Showcase Book Now
  • Symphony Hall: Session One - Orchestras Book Now
  • Jennifer Blackwell: Session One - Chamber Book Now
  • Jennifer Blackwell: Session Two - Ensembles Book Now
  • Symphony Hall: Session 2 - Orchestras, String & Chamber Book Now
  • CBSO Centre: Session One - Frequencies Book Now
  • Jennifer Blackwell: Session Three - Ensembles Book Now
  • CBSO Centre: Session Two - Frequencies Book Now
  • Symphony Hall: Night of 1,000 Voices - A Celebration of the Voice Book Now

Please note: Our free events are general admission and seating cannot be guaranteed.

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.