Pajama Jamboree
December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FreeThis series of FREE Pajama Jamboree, one-hour pops concerts held in the Bradley Pavilion of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water St, is geared towards children and their families. Each concert has narration and music selections that are lively, tell a story, or demonstrate the colors of the orchestra. The programs often feature guest artists such as local dancers, costumed actors, and children’s performing groups. Sometimes audience members even get to conduct the orchestra!
Dress is casual, and there is both open floor seating in front of the orchestra and traditional seating in the rear of the hall. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets are welcome! Pajama Jamborees are best suited for children in K4 through fifth grade, but they are fun for young and not-so-young audience members alike! No reservations are required.
Pajama Jamboree Concert Series
Tricks, Treats, & Transylvania
Halloween Pajama Jamboree
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:00pm
Join us for a haunted Halloween event with Milwaukee’s Festival City Symphony! You are invited to wear your favorite costumes and participate in a magical evening filled with fun and eerie music. The orchestra will take the stage to perform spooky pieces, enchanting the audience with their talent and enthusiasm. From thrilling classics to whimsical tunes of mischief, this family-friendly concert will ignite your imagination and get everyone into the Halloween spirit. Don’t miss this delightful event that promises a ghoulishly good time for all ages!
Festival Carols & Bells
Holiday Pajama Jamboree
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm
Round up your family, friends, and the neighborhood kids for what has become a beloved annual tradition: the Festival City Symphony Holiday Pajama Jamboree! This fun-filled event showcases timeless classics and festive favorites that celebrate the sounds of the winter season. Enjoy an hour of kid-friendly music, featuring a joyous sing-along finale with Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and create joyful memories together. ‘Tis the season for family fun and festive cheer!
Once Upon a Time
Spring Pajama Jamboree
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm
Let your imagination run wild as the orchestra transports you on a thrilling musical adventure filled with castles, dragons, and galaxies far, far away! Featuring music from your favorite movies and tunes from beloved fairy tales, this narrated hour-long concert will be an enchanting experience for the whole family. Wear your PJs, bring your favorite stuffed animals and blankies, and enjoy a magical story time as Festival City Symphony closes its season happily ever after.
