Relaxed Performance

Imagine an orchestra concert that welcomes everyone – where fidgeting is fine, chill-out spaces are ready, and the musical joy knows no boundaries.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to a musical afternoon designed to delight all families and friends. Whether you have a wiggly toddler, a child with additional needs, a loved one with dementia, or simply want a wonderfully inclusive concert experience – this is your musical celebration.

Our brilliant presenter and 25 incredible musicians are coming together to create a concert where you can move, dance, or sit quietly as you wish. We have visuals projected behind the Orchestra, a BSL interpreter and Makaton elements to make music as accessible as possible.

No shushing. No stress. Just music that welcomes every single person exactly as they are.

‘Chill out’ spaces will be available for anyone needing some quiet time before re-entering the auditorium. At the end of the concert, you will be invited to take part in optional activities offering a range of musical interactive experiences led by the RPO musicians.

Timeline for the day:

1.15pm - 1.40pm: Sensory Introduction for audiences with sensory impairments (please book these as add-ons when registering your tickets for the main event)

1.40pm - 2pm: Auditorium doors open, audience take seats

2pm - c.2.50pm: Performance in Auditorium. Audiences are welcome to leave and return as required during the performance.

2.50pm - 3.20pm: Optional post-concert activities in smaller audience groups

Need to know

Audience members with vision or hearing impairments who would benefit from familiarisation visits are invited to join members of the Orchestra for a short (c20min) pre-concert sensory introduction from 1.15pm.

Seating will be spaced out between groups to allow for easy movement within your group, with your choice of floor seats (mats will be provided) or chairs. See the seating chart and example photographs below for more information, and please select which type of seating your group prefers when registering for tickets.

Social stories introducing the venue and the show will be shared in advance of performances to bookers via email.

Specific seats or spaces will be allocated on arrival, but the seating type you select when booking will be available.