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Family Series

Make memories that will last a lifetime with your CSO! Family series concerts feature fun pre-concert activities followed by interactive and educational concert experiences that feature beloved children's stories, exciting special guests, and more. 

The Family Series Experience

  • Designed for children ages 4-9. Babes in arms (under 2 years of age) attending on a parent or guardian's lap are admitted free of charge
  • A one-hour pre-concert festival with hands-on activities, storytelling, musical games, and more!
  • Concerts are one hour and do not include an intermission
  • A casual environment where kids can move around in their seat and enjoy the music
  • Fun, interactive segments with the conductor, musicians, or special guests
  • Lights are kept on inside the theater 
  • Snacks from home are allowed inside the theater
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Subscribe to the 2026-27 Season

Packages of 4 are on sale now! Subscribers enjoy priority access to the best seats at the best price, flexible exchanges, and 10% off additional tickets throughout the season.
 
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2026-27 Season

Single tickets on sale later this summer.
 
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The Music of Harry Potter

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | 11 AM | Knight Theater

Calling all witches and wizards! The twinkling sounds of a celesta summon the magical world of Hogwarts as John Williams's imaginative scores from the Harry Potter movies cast enchantment spells on families of all ages.
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Holiday Pops

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | 11 AM | Knight Theater

The spirit of the holiday season comes alive with the timeless magic of traditional carols and festive cheer -- including a visit from Santa and friends. Joy fills the hall as warm memories of Christmases past ring clear with favorites like "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," and many more.
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The Blues on Parade

Sat, Jan 23, 2027 | 11 AM | Knight Theater

Bright trumpet sounds, spirited rhythms, and classic melodies take us back to the heart of American music -- the beginning of the blues. During the season of Mardi Gras, this family-friendly matinee tours the Jazz Age of New Orleans. Songs made famous by icons like Louis Armstrong, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Muddy Waters bring timeless joy to young audiences.
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Dan Brown's Wild Symphony

Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | 11 AM | Knight Theater

Let Maestro Mouse and the Charlotte Symphony whisk you away on a whimsical journey through forests, oceans, and beyond to meet playful animal friends. The enchanting musical adventure leaps off the page from Dan Brown's book "Wild Symphony," blending storytelling, stunning visuals, and captivating orchestral music for families.
Artists and programs subject to change without notice.