RUG Concerts® For Young Children and Their Families
About the Rug Concerts®
Presented by The Diller-Quaile School of Music, Rug Concerts® have welcomed children ages six and under—and their families—into the vibrant world of live music for over 30 years. These 45-minute performances invite young audiences to explore instruments, styles, and musical ideas in an engaging, interactive environment. Professional musicians guide families through concerts designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.
Each concert features a variety of instruments and styles, encouraging children—and their parents or caregivers—to listen, sing, move, and play along. Together, we participate in transformative music, making Rug Concerts® a memorable family experience.
Tickets are $35 per person (children under age 1 attend free), with options to purchase individual concerts or a discounted bundle for all five concerts. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door.
Rug Concerts® Bundle
Enjoy all five Rug Concerts® of the season with a special bundle price of $150 per person (children under age 1 attend free). Families can choose either the 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM concert time for all five concerts — tickets cannot be mixed and matched between times.
Concert Dates & Themes:
October 3: Carnival of Percussion! (An Afro-Caribbean Groove)
November 7: Brass Beats & Broadway Tunes
February 6: Operatic Adventures & The Magic Flute
March 13: Flamenco Fiesta! (The Soul of Spain)
April 17: Space Odyssey: A Cosmic Sonic Journey
The 2026–2027 bundle offer will be available for purchase soon. Please check back later in summer 2026 for details.
Upcoming Concerts
Please contact Ingrid Ladendorf, Rug Concerts® Program Director, at iladendorf@diller-quaile.org with any questions.