# Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concerts & Family Matinees at Severance Music Center > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 10 – Dec 20 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 - Ages: Ages 4 and up (Family matinees warmly welcoming youth) - Price: $29-$115 per ticket; special discounted family matinee pricing - Organizer: The Cleveland Orchestra - Official page: https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/attend/concerts-and-events/2026-2027/holiday-concerts/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/cleveland-orchestra-holiday-concerts-and-family-matinees-at-severance--listing-778dc042bf64861a146dfe84 ## About The Cleveland Orchestra's annual Holiday Concerts at historic Severance Music Center are a premier holiday tradition in Northeast Ohio. Performing in the magnificent Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall, the world-class orchestra delivers an enchanting program of seasonal symphonic favorites, classical holiday overtures, and beloved traditional carols. The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and Cleveland Youth Chorus join the musicians on stage, filling the acoustically sublime hall with magnificent choral harmony. Special afternoon family matinee concerts feature interactive audience sing-alongs, shorter programming lengths suited for younger listeners, festive lobby decorations including massive evergreen wreaths and trees, and a cheerful guest appearance by Santa Claus. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Severance Hall offers barrier-free street-level entrances, accessible elevators to all seating tiers, and convenient complimentary stroller check in the main lobby. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Comfortable private family lounge and accessible restrooms located on the ground floor near the Smith Lobby. • Age Suitability: Best suited for children ages 4 and older who can sit attentively through a performance; family matinees feature relaxed concert etiquette. • Sensory Tips: Powerful symphonic crescendos and choral climaxes; youth booster cushions and sensory quiet rooms are available upon request through usher staff. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Cleveland Ballet: The Nutcracker at Connor Palace](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/cleveland-ballet-the-nutcracker-at-connor-palace--listing-33653a7b643b504a6f5e2d32) — Dec 11 – Dec 20 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Connor Palace at Playhouse Square · All ages · From $32 · checked Nov 5. 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