Boston Symphony Orchestra invites families with kids to enjoy their summer season in Tanglewood

Looking for someplace new to take the kids this summer that’s both educational and entertaining? How about a day trip to Tanglewood, the pristine summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra! Tanglewood has special offerings and programs for kids of all ages:

Free Lawn Tickets for Children and Young People up to 17

This year, Tanglewood is pleased to offer free lawn tickets for children and young people age 17 and younger. In years past, tickets were available for children 12 and under. Up to four free children's tickets are available per parent/legal guardian per concert at the Tanglewood Box Office on the day of the concert. Children and young people admitted without charge must sit with their parent/legal guardian on the lawn, and those under age five must sit on the rear half of the lawn. Children under five are not permitted in the Koussevitzky Music Shed or Seiji Ozawa Hall during concerts. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. This free lawn ticket policy does not apply to organized groups, and is not valid for Popular Artist concerts (June 27, July 4, August 27–30).

Children under Three - Free!

Children under three do not require a ticket.

Kids’ Corner

Kids' Corner is offered at noon on Sundays before the afternoon concerts, and during the Open Rehearsals on Saturday mornings. Children accompanied by adults may take part in musical and crafts activities supervised by BSO staff. Interested families should check in at the Tanglewood Visitors Center. (Tickets to these concerts are required.)

Watch and Play

Watch and Play is a Sunday-afternoon program for children sponsored by the Boston Symphony Association of Volunteers and the BSO Education and Community Programs Department. Join us for an engaging talk about an instrument, a concert theme, and/or a musical concept. The program will be offered at 1pm in the Chamber Music Hall. Tickets to the Sunday-afternoon performance are required. Dates to be announced.

Family Concert

This year, Tanglewood is offering a concert just for families so they can share together in the joys of music. The Family Concert will take place in Ozawa Hall on August 22, at 2:30pm. The concert program and guests will be announced at a later date. Tickets are $10, and children under 18 are free.

Student Discount

A 50% discount on Friday evening lawn tickets is available to college and graduate students.

Adress and Directions

Tanglewood is located in Berkshire County of western Massachusetts and is just a short drive from the Massachusetts State Turnpike.

From Boston take Mass Pike (I-90) west to Exit 2. Take US-20 west (right at Mass Pike off-ramp) for approximately 4 miles (through Lee). Turn left onto MA-183 south. After 0.25 mile, MA-183 south merges with MA-7A north. After 0.2 mile, MA-7A forks to the right, stay straight on MA-183 south for another mile. The main entrance to Tanglewood will be on the left.


Tanglewood
297 West Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-1600

More info: BSO website