On Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 5 p.m., Long Beach Symphony welcomes audiences of all ages to experience music through curiosity, imagination, and connection at its beloved RuMBa Foundation Family Concerts—an engaging and interactive experience designed especially for children and their families. Pre-concert activities will take place from 1–3 p.m. and 4–5 p.m. in the Lobby and Plaza of the Terrace Theater, with the family-friendly concert held inside the concert hall at 3 p.m.
Led by Music Director Eckart Preu, Long Beach Symphony presents Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf—a beloved musical story filled with bold melodies, playful characters, and thrilling adventure. In this charming tale, a brave boy named Peter ventures into the meadow, encountering a bird, a duck, a cat—and a looming wolf. Each character is brought to life by a different instrument, helping young listeners discover how music can tell a story, spark imagination, and create vivid emotions.
Designed to inspire children of all ages, the afternoon emphasizes imagination, creativity, and community—offering families a chance to unplug, connect, and share meaningful experiences together. Through hands-on activities, children are welcomed into the world of music before the orchestra even begins to play. Participating partners include:
The performance is part of the Symphony’s ongoing partnership with the RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach, whose generous support makes high-quality music experiences accessible to the entire community. Kids get in free, the Symphony has announced.
“This is a multi-generational family fun day where kids of all ages create lifelong memories. We are extremely thankful to The RuMBa Foundation for their multi-year generous grant and the access it provides to so many families,” says Long Beach Symphony President Kelly Ruggirello.
This concert is ideal for children, parents, grandparents, and anyone looking to learn and share the excitement of live symphonic music in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. Learn more at https://longbeachsymphony.org/concerts-events/rumba-foundation-family-concerts/
Celebrating its 91st season, Long Beach Symphony is the premier producer of live music in the greater Long Beach region and one of Southern California’s most renowned, professional regional orchestras. Long Beach Symphony’s vision is to unite all people through the transformative power of music by engaging audiences of all ages and cultures through exceptional orchestral performances, community partnerships, and meaningful educational experiences. Led by Music Director Eckart Preu, Long Beach Symphony serves 70,000 community members annually through its robust Classical and Pops series concerts and education activities. For more information, visit longbeachsymphony.org.