Cliburn Family Concerts

Magical musical experiences for the whole family

Cliburn Family Concerts return this fall, bringing you family-friendly musical programs that emphasize wonder, discovery, and exploration. Meet a troupe of energetic animals at the the Fort Worth Zoo, celebrate the holidays with a beloved classic at the Fort Worth Stockyards, and go on a bee-autiful adventure at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden!

Upcoming Concerts

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Individual tickets to one concert are $20 each or $75 for a family 4-pack; subscriptions to all three programs are $50 each or $200 for a family 4-pack.

Family Concerts Venue Partners

  • Cliburn Family Concerts at the Fort Worth Zoo

    Fort Worth Zoo

    The Cliburn brings Saint-Saëns’ humorous suite, The Carnival of the Animals, to life like never before with the help of the Fort Worth Zoo's ambassador animals in their outdoor amphitheater. 

    The Fort Worth Zoo is home to 7,000 native and exotic animals. It has been named as a top zoo in the nation by Family Life magazine, the Los Angeles Times and USA Today, as well as one of the top zoos in the South by Southern Living Reader's Choice Awards

    Learn more about the Fort Worth Zoo
  • The Cliburn presents the Polar Express in the Fort Worth Stockyards

    Fort Worth Stockyards

    All aboard the Polar Express! Celebrate the wonder and spirit of the holidays with the Cliburn in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards as we travel to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home. This one-of-a-kind show features dynamic narration and illustrations from Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved classic book, The Polar Express, with accompanying, hopeful 4-hand piano interludes.

    The Fort Worth Stockyards is one of Texas’ most popular tourist destinations, featuring the world's only twice daily cattle drive and  more than a hundred new shopping, dining and entertainment venues. 

    Learn more about the Fort Worth Stockyards
  • Fort Worth Botanic Garden

    Fort Worth Botanic Garden

    Get ready for the ultimate buddy adventure! Bee-est friends Betty Bee and Billy Bee (no relation) are lost in the bee-autiful Fort Worth Botanic Gardens and need your help to get back home. Bring the whole family to the Fuller Garden this spring for an ALL-NEW storybook exploration of nature and sound, with a classical music soundtrack sure to leave you buzzing!

    Enjoy the captivating beauty of the oldest botanic garden in Texas. Fort Worth’s Botanic Gardens are home to more than 2,500 species of plants in its 23 specialty gardens. Plan a visit to the world-renowned Japanese Garden, where the koi-filled pools, sculptured hillsides, crafted stonework and dramatic waterfalls provide a view of exotic conservation. Or explore the winding paths of luxuriant tropical foliage in the 10,000-square-foot Conservatory.

    Learn more about the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

General Concert Information

  • Ticket is required for children over the age of 2.
  • For questions about ticketing, please contact Abby Tatrow at [email protected].
  • Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
  • For further information on attending Cliburn events, please read our Visitor Guide.