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Miaomiao and the team
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed family-friendly concert series for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
Our concerts are relaxed and inclusive, so you can enjoy beautiful performances while little ones move, feed or join in freely. You can find out more about us in the What is Bach to Baby section, or have a look have a look at the What's On page to see upcoming concerts and book tickets.
Absolutely. Bach to Baby concerts are designed to be your baby's first live music experience. Our events are relaxed, welcoming and filled with top-quality performances by world-class musicians, making them the perfect setting to introduce little ones to the magic of live music. Babies can move, feed or nap while you enjoy the performance together.
Our concerts feature a wide range of styles, from classical to jazz, folk to film, operatic belters to Broadway favourites. There is something for every taste, so find your own favourites to share with your family. Little ones can move, feed, dance or simply listen, while you enjoy a truly special musical moment together.
Every child is different, but we find that babies only a few days old may become quiet and still especially as they hear the music start. Older babies often smile, sing and wave their arms. Toddlers can show a full range of appreciation from clapping and singing to full on dancing. Our experience over thousands of family concerts is that babies and young children can definitely appreciate and enjoy almost all styles of music - classical along with jazz, folk, show tunes, all of which we feature at our family-friendly concerts across the UK!
No! Bring them all - newborns, tots under 5, older kids off from school, we love them all.
Each adult ticket includes free entry for up to 2 children. This helps keep our family concerts relaxed and enjoyable for everyone.
We don't; every group must come with at least one baby/child.
You don't need anything specific that you wouldn't take for a trip to the park with your baby. Feel free to bring cushions and throws as you wish to make you feel comfortable.
Absolutely! Nurseries and schools often visit Bach to Baby concerts as a musical outing. It is a lovely way to introduce children to live music in an informal, welcoming setting. Ask your nursery or school to contact us for group details.
Yes! The concerts are designed so that children can be themselves. Little ones can feed, move or have a crawl around during the music. For those who are more adventurous, we usually have room in the back for them to explore under your supervision, and they can rejoin the music at any point when they feel like it.
Of course! That's why we now hold Friday 4pm concerts as well as some weekend concerts - so that you can get to a concert after the school-run. Like babes in arms, school-age children still get in for free. Children aside, what better way to begin a weekend for us adults!?!
This is also an excellent opportunity for older children to learn the art of attentive listening. While babies and toddlers are not expected to sit still, older children are encouraged to respect other audience members' enjoyment of the concert.
Yes! We usually have a mic so you will be able to hear us speak. We usually won't use the system when performing classical concerts, prefering for it to be acoustic.
While the children can cry and dance and sing as much as they like, we ask adult audiences to set a good example by keeping the chit-chat to a minimum so everyone can enjoy the quiet intimate moments of the music
For the best sound, and the best seats in the house, bring cushions and throws and come join us up front!
Yes! Our venues are accessible by ramp. Visit the venue page, and scroll to the bottom to see specific access info. There is usually plenty of space for buggy parking inside. Of course, carriers are always welcome!
We want every family to feel welcome at our concerts, and we'll always do our best to make your visit smooth and enjoyable. If you or a loved one needs extra support, we're happy to help - whether that's arranging accessible seating, offering early entry, or providing a hand on the day.
Children already attend our concerts for free, and we work hard to keep things affordable for families. As a small, family-run concert series, we're not able to offer complimentary carer tickets. Carers are warmly welcome to join us on a standard adult ticket, and we'll always do our best to make the experience comfortable and accessible for everyone.
Yes. All our concerts are relaxed, inclusive and designed so every family can enjoy live music in a way that feels comfortable. We welcome children who are neurodivergent or who have sensory or access needs - whether they prefer space to move, a quieter corner, an early arrival to settle in, or to experience the music through touch and vibration.
Many families tell us they love the easy-going atmosphere, where little ones are free to make noise, dance or simply listen. Our musicians and team understand that every child experiences music differently, and well always do our best to support whatever helps your family enjoy the concert together. If youd like to let us know about any specific needs before you come, just drop us a message well be happy to help make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
We'd be delighted. We will take requests on the day. And thanks to an enthusiastic audience member, I now know "The Teddy Bear's Picnic," so we can do that one too! If English isn't your mother tongue, not to worry; we have prepared a list of lyrics to the most beloved nursery rhymes for you to prep up before a concert, or to enjoy as a resource with your child any time.
Bach to Baby is first and foremost a live concert series, created for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Many families describe it as a wonderful family show - relaxed, engaging and full of life where the focus is on the joy of live music shared up close. Our concerts feature musicians performing everything from classical favourites to jazz, folk, film music and a touch of Broadway. Whether you think of it as your babys first concert or toddler's first live music show, youll find the same Bach to Baby sparkle waiting for you.
Yes! We recommend booking ahead to be sure of a spot. You can book online quickly and easily on your chosen concert page.
Absolutely. Many families come with grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends or visitors from abroad. Our concerts are lovely shared experience for every generation. The more the merrier!
Yes! You can buy tickets for each concert on the relevant location page. There are usually tickets available for the next few months. You only need tickets for adults though - children come for free to our concerts (up to 2 per adult)!
Up to 2 children come for free on each adult ticket. Yay! You only need to book tickets for the adults attending. If you are looking to bring in more than 2 children per adult, please get in touch with us by email.
Our concerts usually last around 45 minutes. This is an approximation to help you plan your visit. We do our best to ensure timings are as prompt as possible but please be aware that these can vary by up to 10 minutes as they may be affected by last-minute programme changes and encores.
Parents tell us they love the chance to enjoy world-class live music with their little ones in our relaxed, family-friendly concerts. Many describe it as a concert the whole family can actually enjoy - a place where babies can move, feed or nap, and grown-ups can take a moment for themselves too.
Were also proud to have been featured by the BBC, The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph and Time Out, all recognising Bach to Baby for bringing outstanding musicians to welcoming venues across London and the South East.
Read what parents say or see our media features and then find a concert near you to experience it for yourself.
Bach to Baby concerts take place across London and the South East in welcoming family-friendly venues in your local community. Each concert features world-class musicians performing live music for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups - from classical and jazz to folk, film and Broadway favourites.
To find your nearest concert, visit our Map Search page or explore the What's On calendar to see upcoming dates and locations.
We would love to! Please get in touch by email and tell us where you are - we are always looking for new family-friendly venues across the UK. Get in touch and we'll go from there!
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.
Warm regards
Miaomiao and the Bach to Baby Team
