SPOOKTACULAR
FAMILY CONCERTS:
17th October 2026
Central Hall, Southampton
Conductor: John Traill
With the New Forest School of Dance
Join us for our ever-popular family concerts,
which this year is on a theme of ghosts and ghouls featuring music from Wicked, Ghostbusters and lots more:
WILLIAMS Harry Potter Symphonic Suite
SCHWARTZ Wicked
FLYNN Ghostbusters
GRIEG Hall of the Mountain King
MUSSORGSKY Night on a Bare Mountain
WILLCOCKS The Theatre Ghost -
narrated by Phil Cheesman
Frequently Asked Questions
1 / How long is the concert?
Approximately one hour.
2 / Are there toilets and baby changing facilities at Central Hall?
Yes.
3 / Is there parking at Central Hall?
No. Southampton City Council public carparks are nearby.
4 / Can I bring a pushchair?
Yes, but there is no space in the auditorium. There is an area near the foyer where pushchairs can be left.
5 / Is the concert noisy?
This is an interactive family concert aimed at children, featuring a live orchestra and amplified speaking.
6 / Can my child bring a toy?
We encourage childen to bring their favourite teddy to the concert!