Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Big Music for Minis

Big Music for Minis
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Tickets
Free
Dates and times
1st Oct 2016
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Age
Family

Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October

A jam-packed musical weekend of concerts, workshops and creative events for babies, toddlers and children aged 0-7 years!  Read on to find out about the free events and activities on offer each day, and scroll down for links to ticketed events.

Saturday 1 October, 10am - 4pm - Free events and activities 
Drop into the Storytelling Tent where Glasgow Libraries are offering all THESE activities... 
Roald Dahl Storytelling at 10.15 (ages 3-5), 12.45 (5+) and 2pm (3-5)
Bounce and Rhyme sessions for 0 - 2 , 11.30 - 12 and 3.15 - 3.45
Book Bingo for all ages at 11.15, 12.15, 1.30 and 2.45

Enjoy free live music from Live Music Now in the Lomod Foyer all day

Visit Eilidh's Box Bike to try your hand at some crafts and make something you can take away. Expect colours, textures, fabrics and a whole load of sparkle!

Sunday 2 October, 10am - 4pm - Free events and activities 
The Creative Martyrs present their kids' cabaret FEZ! , a magical musical adventure for ages 4+, at 12.15pm and again at 1.15pm

Visit Bookbug in the Song and Story tent for fun, friendly song and rhyme sessions for ages 0-4 at 10.15am and 11am.

Visit Eilidh's Box Bike to try your hand at some crafts and make something you can take away. Expect colours, textures, fabrics and a whole load of sparkle!

Groove to top tunes played at a baby-friendly volume in the Family Dance Tent from 3-4pm

PLUS - The Play Talk Read Bus will be parked outside on Buchanan Street all day. And look out for our roaming musicians, courtesy of Children's Classic Concerts!

Ticketed events  
Follow these links for full information and to book all ticketed Big Music events: 

Family Concert, Sat (£5/£2/family tickets available)
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Children's Classic Concerts: Beastly Bashing, Sat & Sun (£5)
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Celtic Connections Family Ceilidhs, Sat  (£5/£2/family tickets available)
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Scottish Opera Presents A Little Bit of Northern Light, Sat & Sun (£5 children)
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RSNO Brass Bash! Sat (Adults £5)
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Funbox singalong show, Sunday, 2pm (£6/£4/family tickets available)
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Big Ears, Little Ears, Sun, 10.30 & 11.45am
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Accessible toilets

There are several accessible toilets in this venue. For more information on the location and features of these toilets, please use the AccessAble guide

Assistance dogs

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at the venue, but please be aware that noise levels can be high during some events. At the time of booking please let our Box Office Team know if an assistance dog will be accompanying you to the venue, or email the Venue Team at GRCHVM@glasgowlife.org.uk

Hearing loop

The stalls of the Main Hall and New Hall are equipped with induction loop systems, but operation is dependent on each individual event or performance, so provision can vary. Headsets can be supplied during your visit. For more information about the availability of induction loop systems at the venue please email our Venue Team: GRCHVM@glasgowlife.org.uk

Wheelchair access

Wheelchair access is from the Killermont Street entrance (North Entrance) only. From this entrance, there is Lift access to all levels.

Each performance space has designated seating for wheelchairs and a companion is welcome to sit with you. Please contact our box office team for more information at box_office_enquiries@glasgowlife.org.uk             

Wheelchairs are available on request. For use of a venue wheelchair, please call in advance, ask at the reception desk or email our Venue Team at GRCHVM@glasgowlife.org.uk

Baby changing

There are baby changing facilities in the café toilets and exhibition corridor toilets (next to the Box Office)

Baby feeding

Breastfeeding is welcome at the venue.

Cafe or restaurant

Full table service is not available, food or drinks are ordered from the service counter. However, food and drinks can be brought to the table. 

There is not a lowered section at the counter.

Full table service is not available, food or drinks are ordered from the service counter. However, food and drinks can be brought to the table. 

There is not a lowered section at the counter.

No tables are permanently fixed. No chairs are permanently fixed. Some chairs have armrests.

Drinking straws are available.

Menus are hand held and wall mounted. Menus are not available in Braille. Menus are not available in large print. Picture menus are not available.

Café Opening hours are 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday. The café also will be open for events to ticketholders only. For more information contact our Venue Team at GRCHVM@glasgowlife.org.uk

Parking

There is no on-site parking but there are nearby car parks:

Concert Square Car Park - visit their website 

Buchanan Galleries Car Park - visit their website      
Please note Buchanan Galleries close at 9pm.

Meter Street parking is also available. Read parking information on Glasgow City Council's website

Photography and video recording

At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos. 

The public are only permitted to record and take photos where explicit permission has been granted in advance. 

Free wifi

Yes, there is free public Wifi access. To connect, visitors have to register with the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Public Wifi which should pop up on their browser. After that visitors will only need their password for future uses.

Location Map

With many different rooms and breakout areas available, the complex can accommodate meetings and conferences from 12 - 2000 delegates. Visit the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall's venue hire web page to find out more.


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