Primary School Concerts

OVERVIEW

This year, we’re setting sail on a musical journey through one of Belfast’s most famous stories – The tale of theTitanic.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure that traces the incredible story: from construction in the shipyards of Belfast, Titanic’s launch into the world, what life aboard was like, the tragic loss, and the way its legacy continues to be remembered today.

A new way to experience the story
This year’s concerts introduce an exciting new storytelling format, bringing the story and history to life like never before through orchestral music – designed to captivate young imaginations from the very first note.

Meet your new presenter, Jessie Grimes
We’re delighted to welcome Jessie Grimes as our new presenter for this year’s concerts. With a decade of experience bringing orchestral music to life for young audiences, Jessie has been presenting concerts and working across stage, TV and radio for the best part of a decade. She was named a BBC Radio 3 Next Generation Voice for 2019-20, and currently serves as Dublin’s National Concert Hall Artist in Residence. Known for her warmth, humour and genuine love of music, Jessie brings a fresh and engaging voice to this year’s storytelling.

Getting the most from your visit

To help you prepare, we’ll send a set of pre-concert resources along with a social story, so you and your pupils can make the most of the experience from the moment you arrive.

Tickets
£6 per pupil, teachers/chaperones go free.

Primary Schools Concerts 2026

Wednesday 11 November 2026, Millennium Forum, Derry~Londonderry
Thursday 12 November 2026, Ballymena North Recreation Centre, Ballymena
Friday 13 November 2026, Newry Leisure Centre, Newry
Monday 16 November 2026, Strule Arts Centre, Omagh
Tuesday 17 November 2026, Waterfront Hall, Belfast

Concert times: 11:00-12:00

To book your tickets, please complete the booking form above.
Payment instructions will be sent to you at the email provided on the form (payment will be by bank transfer or cheque).
Payment should be made within 2 weeks of completing the booking form. Your payment will secure your tickets and confirm the total number of pupils you are booking tickets for.  

BOOK HERE: Booking form: Ulster Orchestra Primary Schools Concerts 2026 – Fill in form

Please email any enquiries to lce@ulsterorchestra.com

What teachers have had to say about the concerts: 

Our pupils were blown away by the music today, many of whom have never experienced a live orchestra!

What a great opportunity for children and young people to experience first-hand a real orchestra with professional musicians playing music that they were able to recognise and become part of. Thank you so much!

A magical experience for our budding musicians! They left with smiles on their faces and lots of enthusiasm to keep practising!

What pupils had to say:

I liked when the Orchestra showed how they could play softly and loudly and the volume meter came up on the screen.

I really liked the way all the different instrument players had different coloured tops.

I loved being able to move around and dance.

More feedback from teachers:

Pupils whom in the past may have been considered as those who wouldn’t enjoy it, came back to school raving about their experience! A first for many of our young learners, but most certainly not the last

The children really did enjoy it and it was great having someone to explain the instruments and the music.

It had a good mix of listening and interaction with the children. Great variety of music styles too.

They really enjoyed the whole performance and having linked prior to the concert with two of the instrumentalists, it really brought it alive for them. Travelling around the world via music was super.

A fantastic experience presented in a child friendly way. Very inspiring for our musicians.