Summer Concerts


Just add children! Summer concerts for families have never been more popular. Whether your tastes extend to the classics, jazz, pop or folk there will be an outdoor event to suit your family.


Most young children will not mind which genre you choose. What they’ll love is the idea of a leisurely picnic, a chance to run around outside and possibly sideshows like jugglers, magicians and face painters.


If you’re a summer concert virgin and you’re not sure how your off spring will behave, try a free concert in a local park fi rst off . You will feel more relaxed and they can clap and sing along without you worrying that their antics might disturb other people.


But even larger, more formal concerts tend to be rather informal. It’s probably best that your kids are versed in basic etiquette like not running through other people’s picnic areas and not throwing food or scrapping with siblings, but with a dose of general good manners normal lively behaviour is well tolerated at such events.


Most concerts tend to take place in large fi elds anyway so there’s plenty of room for running around and even outdoor games such as frisbees and football, providing they’re played well away from the main crowd.


Evening concerts are really exciting for children. Being allowed to stay up past normal bedtime is always a thrill and as night falls and people light candles and lanterns the scene becomes magical. Also many evening concerts have a fi rework fi nale. Then there’s the excitement of fi nding your car in the dark with your torch. What more could a child want?


Tips for Outdoor Concerts • Choose to sit further back from the stage than you would if you were alone. Dedicated concert goers and those without children tend to sit near the front and they might not take kindly to boisterous youngsters. Sitting further back gives you all more room to stretch out and wander around.


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Take small amounts of lots of diff erent foods. Variety will keep them interested.


Take folding chairs, sunscreen, hats, insect repellent or citronella candles and lots of rugs. Comfort is important, especially as the sun disappears.


• A fl ask of hot chocolate is a winner when the evening air takes on a chill.


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Some glowsticks or lanterns will make the event extra special.


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