Citizens of Earth: Music for what Matters

In partnership with National Museums Liverpool

Earth, 2026. Aliens arrive on our planet and try to work one thing out: what matters most to humans?   

Today, alongside conductor Mike Seal, presenter Alasdair Malloy and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, we’ll help to answer that question. Music is used to deliver big ideas and essential messages to people all around the world, and in this concert, we’ll discover music that takes on important topics – everything from conservation and the environment to the rights of children across the globe. We’ll see how composers have used their works to share information, and learn all about the challenges facing the planet we call home. 

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Mike Seal conductor
Alasdair Malloy presenter
Kate Labno BSL Interpreter 

All eight concerts will engage, inspire and inform children across Key Stages 2 and 3, linking to curriculum topics across both key stages. We recommend these concerts are most suitable for children in school years 3 - 7. 

Concerts last approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
• Monday 16 March 2026 1.30pm 
• Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.30am
• Tuesday 17 March 2026 1.30pm 
• Wednesday 18 March 2026 10.30am 
• Wednesday 18 March 2026 1.30pm 
• Thursday 19 March 2026 10.30am
• Thursday 19 March 2026  1.30pm - sold out
• Friday 15 March 2026 10.30am

Due to demand from schools, we are delighted to now be offering BSL interpretation at all eight of our Key Stage 2 & 3 concerts in 2026.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK CONCERTS
 

Scheme of Work

With your booking, you will receive a free scheme of work written specifically for Key Stages 2 and 3 that explores the concert theme and content. It contains eight individual lessons that can be delivered in the classroom by the class teacher, alongside recordings of some of the repertoire (specially recorded by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra) and additional resources to support the lessons. It will also introduce the performers and provide relevant background information to prepare for your visit. 
 
The Key Stage 2 and 3 scheme of work also includes resources – such as a video demonstrating the British Sign Language interpretation – to support the teaching and learning of our specially commissioned song, which the children will sing in the concerts. This year’s’ song has been co-created with AmaSing. You can find out about all their fantastic work on AmaSing’s website. 

 The scheme of work allows learners to develop knowledge and skills linked to the National Curriculum and will enhance their experience at the concert. Lessons will be adaptable and differentiated to suit all abilities. 

 “It was helpful to know which pieces of music were going to be played ahead of time, so that we could play them and discuss them beforehand. Having the children be familiar with them prior to the concert made their enjoyment of and engagement with the concert so much greater.” – Primary Teacher, Key Stage 2 Schools’ Concerts 2025 

 We will publish the scheme of work in the months prior to the concerts. It will be emailed to all current bookers at the time of publication.

INSET Session

These free sessions will provide an introduction to the scheme of work and accompanying resources. They will offer teachers the chance to develop music teaching skills, and gain confidence in delivering the scheme of work in the classroom. 

 We will update this page with the INSET session dates once confirmed. We will also communicate the dates to all bookers via email. 

 National Museums Liverpool Workshops and Exhibitions

To enhance your visit to Liverpool Philharmonic Schools’ Concerts, our partners – National Museums Liverpool – can provide online workshops via their ‘Virtual Classrooms’. They also provide accessible in-person workshops which are linked to the Key Stage 2 and 3 National Curriculum. Click here for more information. 
 
National Museums Liverpool also feature large collections from many corners of the globe. Why not make a day of your trip to the city centre and visit either the Museum of Liverpool or the World Museum before or after your time with us?

How to Book

Book now using the button above – simply select your preferred date, choose the number of tickets required, pay using a credit or debit card, and you’re all booked! 

• You are entitled to 1 free adult ticket for every 6 child tickets booked, or part thereof. For example, if you book 33 child tickets you will be entitled to 6 free adult tickets. Please select the appropriate number on the booking page.
• It is your responsibility to book the appropriate number of adult places for the number of children attending, ensuring safeguarding ratios are met.  
• You can tell us about any specific accessibility and/or parking requirements on the booking page. If anyone in your party is a wheelchair user, please ensure you select the correct ticket type when booking to allow us to allocate accessible seating to your group. If anybody in your group needs a clear view of the BSL interpreter, please let us know in advance so we can allocate your seating accordingly. 
• If you are a special school, please complete our reservation form (link below) so we can ensure that the appropriate access measures can be allocated to your group. 
• You will not receive any tickets for this event. A confirmation email will be sent once payment has been received. You will receive a full information pack nearer to the concert.
• If you cannot pay by debit/credit card and require an invoice, please use this form to request your tickets. Please note that payment must be made within 30 days of invoice issue to secure the booking. We reserve the right to cancel any booking if the invoice is not paid by the due date.

Schools booking as part of Music Education Hubs 

If you are a school booking as part of either Resonate Music Education Hub, or St Helens Music Education Hub, you should have received a promo code to book your tickets. If you haven’t received a code, please contact schoolsconcerts@liverpoolphil.com. 

Multi Academy Trusts 

If you are a Multi Academy Trust wishing to buy tickets for a number of schools (minimum 500 tickets), you can take advantage of a discounted group booking rate (£5 per child). To book your tickets, please email schoolsconcerts@liverpoolphil.com 
 
You will need to have to hand: 
• Names of schools for each individual booking 
• The lead contact’s name and email address for each individual school 
• Numbers of child/adult tickets required for each booking 

 If you have any queries, please have a look at our FAQs page here, or contact schoolsconcerts@liverpoolphil.com