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Chingford Big Weekender
Formerly Chingford Day, now a Big Weekender, the two-day festival features Billy Ocean, Junior and Alexander O'Neal, plus there's a fun day for families on the Sunday.
Ridgeway Park, Chingford
Sat 10 Aug
Free
- 14:00 – 20:00
Sun 11 Aug
Free
- 13:00 – 18:00
BabyLovesBeats!
New, lively dance class serving up your child's recommended daily allowance of reggaeton, dancehall, hip hop, house and urban sounds for a dance and play session for families. Suitable for under fives.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Sun 23 Jun
Cancelled / 07846 961257
- 13:00 – 14:00
Sun 28 Jul
£3 per family / 07846 961257
Baby Loves Beats Summer Party – a half dance class, half party for little ones, family and friends. Everyone welcome.
- 13:00 – 14:00
The Singing Kettle: Rumble in the Jungle
Join the Kettle team on a marvellous adventure deep into the jungle to see what creatures can be found there. There's colourful energy and singalong songs to get the whole family dancing in the aisles.
Assembly Rooms, Wick
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Fri 18 Oct
£12.50 (Family £46) / 01463 234234
- 14:00
Sat 19 Oct
£12.50 (Family £46) / 01463 234234
- 12:00
- 15:00
Sun 20 Oct
£12.50 (Family £46) / 01463 234234
- 12:00
- 15:00
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Singing Kettle: Wild West Party
There's a party a that there Kettle Creek and everyone's invited for a Wild West hoe-down with Cowgirl Anya, Honky Tonk Piano Man Gary and Gold Prospector Kevin.
Arainn Fhinn, Portree
Sat 21 Sep
£11.50 (Family £42) / 01478 613649
- 13:00
Barrfields Theatre, Largs
Sun 8 Sep
Prices to be confirmed / 01475 689777
- 13:00
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Fri 16 Aug
£11.50 (Family £42) / 0131 665 2240
- 13:00
Sat 17 Aug
£11.50 (Family £42) / 0131 665 2240
- 13:00
- 13:30
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The Alleycats: Contemporary a Cappella
Young, mischievous and ready to drop some fresh beats, The Alleycats sing everything from hip hop mash-ups to Motown and pop - dance moves included. The 13 vocalists in this high-energy act provide award-winning contemporary a cappella, combining a full range of male and female voices amid a velvety blend. Whether…
C, Edinburgh
Wed 31 Jul
+1
£9.50 (£7.50; Children £5.50; Seniors £7.50; Students £7.50) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Thu 1 Aug
+1
£9.50 (£7.50; Children £5.50; Seniors £7.50; Students £7.50) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Fri 2 Aug
+1
£9.50 (£7.50; Children £5.50; Seniors £7.50; Students £7.50) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Bach to Baby: Mother Goose and Other Tales
Ravel's gentle Mother Goose Suite is accompanied by some classic kids' tales – a perfect way to introduce young ones to the classical genre.
All Saints Church, London SE21
Fri 21 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 8676 4550
- 16:00 – 17:00
Christ Church, London N5
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
BBC SSO: We've Got Rhythm
A family concert with the emphasis on rhythm, featuring Scottish reels, Latin tangos and jazz-influenced pieces from Gershwin and Bernstein. Presenter Jamie MacDougall introduces the orchestra, Stephen Bell conducts, master jazz educator Richard Michael is at the piano and the NYCoS Falkirk Choir lend their voices to the…
City Halls, Glasgow
Sun 23 Jun
Be Bop Bairns
An open mic night, as it were, for younger kids, who can show off their best moves, recite a poem or tell a wee joke, plus there's loads of fun with crafts, face painting and food to keep the energy up.
The Admiral, Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
£3 (Children free) / 0141 221 7705
- 13:00 – 15:00
Behind the Facade Summer Workshop
Drama, dance and music workshop for all abilities. Ages 7+.
The Little Theatre by the Park, Chesham
Wed 28 Aug
£50 in advance; £60 on the door (Family £150) / 07525 741995
The Boy and the Bunnet
James Ross and James Robertson's piece was conceived as a Scottish answer to Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, as a boy gets lost in the woods and has various adventures to the accompaniment of different instruments. Featuring Gerda Stevenson as narrator and a host of Scottish talent including Corrina Hewat (harp/vocal)…
Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh
Mon 12 Aug
Tue 13 Aug
Wed 14 Aug
Casino Dances
Aspidistra started from very small beginnings: a group of friends and a folder of music. The folder contained worn sheets of music from the Palm Court era. Impressed by the quality of the material and surprised by the lack of interest from mainstream orchestras and broadcasting, Aspidistra decided to keep this…
Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh
Mon 12 Aug
Horsecross Youth Music Showcase
New music from local groups including Horsecross Glee Juniors S1–S6, GleeXtra and the Perth Musicbox Project.
Perth Concert Hall
Sat 22 Jun
£4 (£3) / 01738 621031
Part of Horsecross Youth Arts Festival.
- 17:00
In the Pink - Fabulous Female a Cappella!
Oxford's gorgeous singing sensations return for their ninth year at the Fringe! With lush harmonies, quirky choreography, and award-winning soloists, In the Pink guarantee a toe-tapping performance, wrapped up with their signature girl-next-door charm. From 90s classics to modern chart-toppers, the show is perfect for all…
C, Edinburgh
Sun 11 Aug
+1
£11.50 (£9.50; Children £7.50; Seniors £9.50; Students £9.50) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Mon 12 Aug
+1
£9.50 (£7.50; Children £5.50; Seniors £7.50; Students £7.50) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Tue 13 Aug
+1
£9.50 (£7.50; Children £5.50; Seniors £7.50; Students £7.50) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Leyton Big Weekender
This film festival features Disney classics and family favourites, all part of the celebration of Caribbean culture. Sunday sees the return of the Caribbean Carnival with colourful costumes, music and dance.
Leyton Cricket Ground
Sat 13 Jul
Free / 020 8496 3000
- 13:00 – 20:00
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 020 8496 3000
- 13:00 – 18:00
The London Wonderground Spiegeltent, SE1
Sun 23 Jun
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Sun 7 Jul
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Sun 21 Jul
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Music Magic: Drums
There's a handful of experienced musicians who'll give you a taster in drumming before you decide whether or not to commit to a full course. Ages 8–12 from 2pm; ages 12–17 from 3pm.
Rutherglen Town Hall
Tue 6 Aug
£5.40 (£4.20) / 0141 613 5700
- 14:00 – 15:00
- 15:00 – 16:00
The Town House, Hamilton
Thu 8 Aug
£5.40 (£4.20) / 01698 452299
- 14:00 – 15:00
- 15:00 – 16:00
The Oxford Gargoyles - Jazz a Cappella
The Oxford Gargoyles have delighted Fringe audiences for eight years. The past two years have brought rave reviews, with a staggering six five-star reviews confirming the Gargoyles as a staple of the Edinburgh a cappella scene. Performing a mixture of jazz, pop, soul and Disney, the Gargoyles' unique repertoire is sure to…
C, Edinburgh
Wed 31 Jul
-1
£9.50 (£7.50; Children £5.50; Seniors £7.50; Students £7.50) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Thu 1 Aug
-1
£9.50 (£7.50; Children £5.50; Seniors £7.50; Students £7.50) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Fri 2 Aug
-1
£9.50 (£7.50; Children £5.50; Seniors £7.50; Students £7.50) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Planet Music
Kids aged 5–7 set off on a musical adventure, learning rhythm, movement and singing.
The Sage Gateshead
Sat 22 Jun
£3 per person; second child half price / 0191 443 4661
Sat 29 Jun
£3 per person; second child half price / 0191 443 4661
Sat 6 Jul
£3 per person; second child half price / 0191 443 4661
The RSNO Christmas Concert: The Snowman
A family-friendly concert of carols and seasonal tunes, including the now annual screening of Dianne Jackson's 1982 film of Raymond Briggs' The Snowman with live musical accompaniment, because nothing spells 'Christmas' like a magical fable about the transience of life. Christopher Bell conducts.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Sat 21 Dec
£12.50–£35 / 0141 353 8000
- 14:00
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Sun 22 Dec
£12.50–£35 / 0131 228 1155
- 15:00
Ru Ra
Songs, dance and musical games to introduce children to Gaelic. No previous knowledge of Gaelic is required. Age 1–4.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Thu 20 Jun
£36 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 14:15
Thu 27 Jun
£36 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 14:15
Scorching Songs for Summer Days
Get into the swing of summer at this musical extravaganza for 3–7 year olds! Older or younger brothers and sisters (and of course parents) welcome too.
