What's On: The Best Music Shows and Concerts for Families This Summer
Looking for something musical to do together during the last few weeks of summer? 🎶
We’ve rounded up a few family-friendly music events taking place across London, Warwickshire and Birmingham, from free outdoor performances to festivals, theatre and live concerts.
There’s still time to get out, enjoy some live music and spend a little more time together before the summer holidays come to an end. 💛
London
My Neighbour Totoro at the Barbican
Step into the world of My Neighbour Totoro, with live music bringing this much-loved story of childhood and imagination to life.
It’s also part of Kids Week, running across London from 20 July–31 August, where children under 17 can attend participating shows for free with a full-price adult ticket.
King’s Cross Summer Sounds
13–23 August 2026
A free 10-day celebration of music, with everything from jazz to indie rock, plus dance performances and family-friendly Family Sundays.
Riverside Sessions
16 July–30 August 2026
Head to the Southbank Centre for a summer programme of free performances created by young people and youth collectives. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Family highlights include the Kinetika Bloco Summer Showcase and ZooNation: Hip-Hop Showcase for All Ages.
Find out more here
Warwickshire
· Camper Calling
28–30 August 2026
A family-friendly music festival at Ragley Hall, with live music, crafts, paddleboarding and plenty to keep everyone entertained.
This year’s line-up includes Sigala and an ABBA tribute band.
Music on the Lawn
Every Sunday in August
Take a picnic and settle in for live music at Upton House and Gardens. A lovely way to combine music with a summer day outdoors and gorgeous surrounds.
Birmingham
· Birmingham Weekender
29–31 August 2026
A free festival taking over Birmingham city centre over the August Bank Holiday, with live music, DJs, dance, face painting and crafts.
Candlelight Concerts
For moments of calm, Candlelight Concerts at St Paul’s Church offer a beautiful introduction to live classical music, with performances inspired by artists including Fleetwood Mac and Michael Jackson.
A lovely option for families with older children.
Summer Sessions at Touchwood
Touchwood’s Summer Sessions bring live music, dance, crafts and family activities to Theatre Square throughout the summer holidays, including performances from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Looking for more music this summer? 🎻
If these events have inspired your family to make a little more room for music, there’s still time to join The Strings Club this summer.
Our award-winning, 5★ rated Holiday Camps are running w/c 17 August and w/c 24 August, bringing together the joys and benefits of music with creative, interactive and screen-free experiences for children aged 4–11.
🎻 Interactive guitar, violin and ukulele sessions
🎨 Carefully-curated creative workshops
💛 Opportunities to make new friendships and build confidence
🌿 Meaningful screen-free experiences
New to The Strings Club? Use code NEWCUS10 for 10% off your first booking.
Find your nearest camp and book here.
Photo credits: westendtheatre.com, Arts Trust, Southbank London, Camper Calling/234 Photography, National Trust, Bham Weekender, Birmingham Theatre, City of Birmingham Orchestra