New Jersey Symphony - Relaxed Performances for the Special Needs Community

New Jersey Symphony Family Concerts

Gather your loved ones for New Jersey Symphony's Family Concerts! These performances are interactive, educational, and presented in a relaxed format—designed to accommodate the differing needs of our patrons of all abilities. These concerts support the New Jersey Symphony’s mission to make orchestral music accessible to all by removing barriers often found in traditional concert settings. Call 1.800.ALLEGRO or visit njsymphony.org/family to reserve your seats.

About Relaxed Performances

Relaxed Performances are designed to accommodate the differing needs of our patrons of all abilities, including individuals with autism, sensory sensitivities, or cognitive and physical differences. Audience members are encouraged to explore the Instrument Discovery Zone before the concert, where people learn about, touch, and play real instruments. During the concert, you can enter and exit the concert hall as needed throughout the performance and bring comfort items like sensory tools or stuffed animals that will aid in enhancing your musical experience!

Accommodations such as large-print programs, sensory guides, a relaxation room, and more are also available. It's a joyful, memorable introduction to live orchestral music. For more information, visit njsymphony.org/relaxed.

Upcoming Concerts

For the 2026-27 season, New Jersey Symphony is presenting two Family Concerts: Discover Rachmaninoff on Jan 23 and Discover Tchaikovsky on May 15. Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s masterful way of putting young audiences at the center of music-making, these interactive concerts feature inside tips, listening cues, and fun facts that make for the perfect Saturday afternoon family outing! Get your tickets at njsymphony.org/family.

About New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Symphony is a GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning orchestra. Under the direction of Music Director Xian Zhang, the Symphony performs more than 55 concerts each season at mainstage venues, as well as in schools and public spaces. Programming at the Symphony reflects an unwavering commitment to diverse communities of New Jersey, while providing students with unparalleled opportunities to achieve musical excellence through its Youth Orchestra and other education programs. The Symphony is embarking on an expansion into Jersey City, with a new, permanent office, rehearsal, and concert space called Symphony Center. For more information about New Jersey Symphony, visit our website at njsymphony.org or our newsroom for press releases and photos.