Families get something extra from the Cleveland Orchestra with 2026-2027 concert announcement

EntertainmentCleveland Orchestra announces 2026-27 family concerts, ‘Music Explorers’ series for kidsFamily concerts and a "Music Explorers" series (including sensory-friendly programming) anchor the Cleveland Orchestra's offerings announcement on Tuesday.Scott EsterlyBy Zachary Lewis, special to cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio – Never fear, families. The Cleveland Orchestra hasn’t forgotten you. On Tuesday, long after it released the next classical subscription season, the Cleveland orchestra announced its 2026-27 Family Concert and Music Explorers Series, programs conceived specially for families with small and older children. The programs, which are shorter in length and combine education and entertainment, begin shortly after the regular season, in October, and run through April. The Family series, for children ages seven to 12, takes place in Mandel Concert Hall, while the Music Explorers series, for children 3 to 6, takes place in Reinberger Chamber Hall. Certain programs are designated “Sensory Friendly” and include special accommodations for children on the autism spectrum. A complete listing of the programs is below. Tickets to both series are on sale now. To order, visit clevelandorchestra.com or call 216-231-1111.THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA’S 2026-27 FAMILY CONCERTS1 p.m. (Sensory Friendly) and 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25Baldwin Wallace Symphony OrchestraDouglas Droste, conductor“Halloween Spooktacular”3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10The Cleveland OrchestraTaichi Fukumura, conductorThe Snowman in Concert7:30 p.m. Friday, April 9 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 10 (Sensory Friendly)The Cleveland OrchestraTaichi Fukumura, conductor“The Magical World of Music”THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA’S 2026-27 MUSIC EXPLORERS SERIES10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10Mark DeMio, bassoon“Brilliant Bassoon”11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12Holiday Brass Quintet10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27Nathaniel Silberschlag, horn“Heroic Horn”10 a.m. Friday, April 2 and 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3Tanner Tanyer, percussionPeter Nichols, percussion“Playful Percussion” 10 a.m. Friday, April 30 and 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1Wiliam Bender, viola“Vibrant Viola”