Sunday 15 November 2026 at 2 pm and 4 pm
The Firebird: a concert to discover the orchestra with the family
What if the children discovered classical music through an adventure full of magic and surprises?
On Sunday 15 November 2026, the Brussels Philharmonic invites families to Flagey for The Firebird, a concert based on The Firebird, a famous work by composer Igor Stravinsky.
Under the direction of conductor Oscar Jockel, the musicians take young and old alike on a real musical treasure hunt, where the sounds of the orchestra meet imagination and creativity.
On the program: music, colors, drawings, challenges and surprises! Designed with the Studio Sandy collective, this event offers an original way to discover symphonic music, far from the usual codes of the classical concert.
Organized as part of the Children’s Art Day, this show invites families to discover the world of the orchestra in a different way.
A great opportunity to share a cultural moment with the family and to make children discover all the richness of classical music!
Practical information
- DATE: Sunday, November 15, 2026.
- TIMES: two performances at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- DURATION: about 1 hour, without intermission.
- LOCATION: Flagey, Studio 4, place Sainte-Croix, 1050 Ixelles.
- FOR WHOM: recommended from 7 years old.
- PROGRAM: The Firebird, a 1919 sequel by Igor Stravinsky, accompanied by a visual and creative experience.
- MUSICAL DIRECTION: Oscar Jockel.
- CONCEPT AND DRAMATURGY: Studio Sandy.
- PRICES: €31 at normal price, €26 for those 65 and over and €5 for those under 18.
- RESERVATION: directly with Flagey, subject to availability.
- GOOD TO KNOW: creative activities are also offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to extend the experience around music.
Creative workshops to extend the discovery
On the occasion of Art Day for children, several activities accompany the concert.
From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., families can find:
- Creative workshops: crafts, colouring and manual activities to give free rein to the imagination.
- The Symfomania musical trail: small challenges to explore music and make new discoveries.
- A reading corner: a quieter space to sit down and discover stories.
- A make-up workshop: to add a touch of fantasy before the concert.
Enough to extend the outing and enjoy an afternoon entirely dedicated to music and creativity!
A concert where music becomes an adventure
With The Firebird, the Brussels Philharmonic offers much more than a classical concert.
Inspired by the fantastic world of The Firebird, this experience invites children to discover the richness of the orchestra’s instruments and the emotions that music can convey.
Drawings, colours and challenges accompany the musical interpretation to stimulate the imagination. The public is invited to let themselves be surprised, to listen differently and to participate in this artistic adventure.
Stravinsky’s work, inspired by a Russian tale, immerses the audience in a world populated by fantastic characters, mysteries and magic. The different sounds of the orchestra bring this story to life and allow children to discover how music can tell an adventure without using words.
A great opportunity to introduce children to symphonic music, even when they have never attended an orchestral concert before.
Frequently asked questions
The concert is recommended from 7 years old. Lasting about an hour, it offers a discovery of the orchestra through the music, the colors and the creative elements that accompany the story.
The concert lasts about an hour, with no intermission. Two performances are scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
No! The concert is specially designed to allow families to discover the orchestra in a fun way. Music, visual creations and challenges accompany this first approach.
Yes, several activities are announced from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: creative workshops, musical trail, reading corner and make-up. It is advisable to arrive early to enjoy them.
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