An illustration of two children in spacesuits floating aside the planets.

Ready, Set Listen! The Planets For Children Aged 0–5

  • Sydney Symphony Orchestra
  • Studio
  • Run time: 30 minutes Subject to change

Introduce your little ones to the magic of live classical music at Ready, Set, Listen! 

Holst’s iconic The Planets is one of the best-loved pieces of music ever written. 

Full of memorable melodies and dramatic moments, you can almost see our solar system spinning around you as you listen.

Designed to engage children aged 0–5 in active live music listening, these 30-minute interactive performances feature the extraordinary musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing music arranged for a small ensemble by composer Tim Hansen alongside leading children’s entertainer Emily Who.

These performances offer comfortable floor seating for families. Sit, listen, and move around with your children as they explore classical music in a fun, relaxed and welcoming environment.

Ready, Set, Listen! is the perfect first concert experience to ignite your child’s imagination and spark a love of music.

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Event details

Program

HOLST arr. Hansen Excerpts from The Planets 

Artists

Emily Who Presenter 
Tim Hansen Arranger 
2026 Sydney Symphony Fellows 

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Studio

The Studio is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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