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25/26 Fiddlesticks Musical Exploration
Introduce your child to a lifelong love of music.
Since 1991, generations of Pittsburgh families have trusted Fiddlesticks to introduce kids ages 3-8 to music through these fun and imaginative musical adventures.
These Saturday concerts in Heinz Hall are filled with musical fun in a relaxed, welcoming, and interactive environment and are recommended for families with children ages three to eight. Fiddlesticks, your musical ambassador, and guest vocalist Katy Williams will guide you through these musical adventures! Pre-concert activities begin at 10:00 A.M.
Fiddlesticks concerts promote curiosity, togetherness, and music-making in a fun environment.
What kind of ambassador is seven feet tall, covered in fur, and surprisingly cuddly? It’s Fiddlesticks – a musical cat who, for 35 amazing years, has been introducing children to the magic of music and the orchestra. Fiddlesticks loves meeting his fans after each performance in the Grand Lobby of Heinz Hall. He especially enjoys hearing about how fun the concerts are, with their audience participation elements, the “just-right” length (only about 45 minutes), and the warm, welcoming atmosphere created by everyone involved! And of course, he loves hearing how much they enjoyed the music!
2025-2026 Fiddlesticks Concerts
FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
NOV 1 SAT 11:15 AM
Fiddlesticks has a curious heart and this season he's wondering how his friends celebrate the holidays! At Festival of Music, come along as Fiddlesticks and your Pittsburgh Symphony explore festive sounds of holidays celebrated by families in our community. From the colorful traditions of Diwali and Dia de los Muertos, to the joy of Thanksgiving, Sukkot, Yalda Night, Kwanzaa, and more! This concert is filled with warmth and laughter as we come together to share through the universal language of music.
AMERICAN TUNES
FEB 28 SAT 11:15 AM
Fiddlesticks is packing his bags for a musical road trip, and you're invited! With his good friend Byron by his side, Fiddlesticks is ready to cruise across America in search of the country's most toe-tapping, sing-out-loud music. From folksongs to Motown, blues to jazz, gospel and beyond. This concert celebrates the incredible variety of music born right here in the U.S.A. Come Clap, sing, and dance along as your Pittsburgh Symphony brings these sounds to life.
SING, DANCE, PLAY!
APR 18 SAT 11:15 AM
What happens when you mix a cuddly cat, a stage full of musicians, and your favorite songs from movies, musicals, and TV? You get Sing, Dance, Play! a concert full of imagination and fun! Fiddlesticks can't wait to share the music he loves with all his friends (that's you!) and has asked his friends Katy and Jacob to bring their top tunes too. With plenty of chances to sing along, move your body, and get inspired, this concert is all about the joy of music and how it brings us together.
Pre-Concert Activities
Come to Heinz Hall starting at 10:00 a.m. for fun, hands-on activities with special guests! Move at your own pace as you:
- Practice singing the Fiddlesticks theme song with vocalist Katy Williams
- Discover instruments of the orchestra with PSO musicians
- Get creative with a music-inspired craft to take home
- Express yourself with dance and movement
- Take a break in the Quiet Room with books, coloring, and more
Fiddlesticks wants to make sure everyone feels welcome at these concerts!
Sensory Friendly accommodations are available during all Fiddlesticks experiences:
- Noise-cancelling headphones
- Fidgets
- Quiet room
- Family restroom
- ASL interpretation
Sponsors
Fiddlesticks Concerts are endowed by Gerald and Audrey McGinnis, honoring the Center for Young Musicians.
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