The Carnival of the Animals event image at York Minster
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The Carnival of the Animals

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
York Minster (YO1 8SG)

About This Event

Hear the animal kingdom brought to life inside York Minster as young listeners are guided through Camille Saint-Saëns’The Carnival of the Animalsperformed on the cathedral’s Grand Organ. The perfect introduction to classical music.

The familiar and accessible composition will be accompanied by a narrator sharing fun facts about the wild animals that roam through Saint-Saëns’ creation and York Minster’s history, and will include the chance to get up-close to the organ to see how the instrument is played. Craft activities will be available throughout the concert.

The short, family-sized exploration of the organ, given by Benjamin Morris, will take place on Tuesday 26 May at 6.30pm.

Tickets cost £7 for children and £10 for adults. A family ticket for two adults and two children is also available, priced at £30. Children over the age of 18 months need their own seat.

Mon – Sat: 9.30am – 5pm (last admission 4pm)

Dates: 26th May 26, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Categories: Festivals, Tours & Guides, Entertainment, Family Friendly, Great Outdoors

Book tickets at the event website.

Contact: Phone: 01904 557200, Email: info@yorkminster.org