Saffron Music Live is bringing a fantastic programme of free live music concerts to venues across Essex during the 2026-27 academic year. Tickets are fully subsidised for DfE-funded schools in Essex, Southend and Thurrock, with limited travel grants also available to help schools attend.
Upcoming concerts
Aurora Orchestra: Meet the Instruments
- Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
- Time: 1.00pm
- Venue: Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
- Age Group: Key Stage 1
Count Me In
- Date: Monday 11 January 2027
- Time: 1.00pm
- Venue: Palace Theatre, Southend
- Age Group: Key Stage 2
- About: An interactive concert exploring links between music and maths.
YolanDa’s Band Jam with YolanDa Brown
- Date: Monday 1 March 2027
- Time: 1.00pm
- Venue: Chelmsford Theatre
- Age Group: EYFS and Key Stage 1
YolanDa’s Band Jam with YolanDa Brown
- Date: Tuesday 2 March 2027
- Time: 1.00pm
- Venue: Harlow Playhouse
- Age Group: EYFS and Key Stage 1
The Jess Gillam Ensemble
- Date: Friday 5 March 2027
- Time: 1.00pm
- Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton
- Age Group: Key Stage 2
The Jess Gillam Ensemble
- Date: Monday 22 March 2027
- Time: 1.00pm
- Venue: Towngate Theatre, Basildon
- Age Group: Key Stage 2
Count Me In
- Date: Tuesday 22 June 2027
- Time: 1.00pm
- Venue: Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
- Age Group: Key Stage 2
- About: An interactive concert exploring links between music and maths.
Schools can find out more and request tickets through the Saffron Music Live programme.
Can’t make the dates? Or prefer something in your school? Saffron Music Live can also come and perform in your school hall for a small fee of £100.