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Wonderful concert with brilliant performances. I just felt it could have been more baby friendly, I spent the whole time stopping my one year old from trying to get to the stage bit and then she put h... See more
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I have been to many Bach to Baby concerts, mostly in south London, and they were singularly beautiful experiences. It's like going to a top concert hall, but in the middle of the day with kiddos. My s... See more
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I went to one of the Chrismas specials where they were narrating the story of the Snowman with a piano and a flute. And also signing some carols in between. It was lovely I really enjoyed and I've boo... See more
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Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their families to enjoy together. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. Outstanding Musicians, Exhilarating Performances, Inspiring Locations across London and the South East. As seen at Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Featured in The Times (London) and the New York Times. "It's about Mozart and Bach, feeding and crying, and dancing to music: all of it"~ Miaomiao Yu, founder
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Could be great
Lovely music but not what we were expecting. The photos depict babies crawling around the floor, playing and listening to music but this concert was more like a church service and I struggled to keep my restless baby on my lap for 45 minutes. It was also really hard to see the pianist for most people. I think these events could benefit from being more interactive and baby friendly - not just baby tolerating. It's a shame as the concept is great!
18 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Baby Mama, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am really glad to hear you enjoyed the music! Our musicians are world-class performers who also appear on major international stages, and we feel very fortunate that they are as enthusiastic about sharing their love for music and their artistry with local families in such an up-close way.
All of the photos on our website are taken at real Bach to Baby concerts and show the range of settings we use across the year. Some venues offer lots of open floor space, while others work best with seating, but we always aim to create a warm, baby-friendly environment where little ones are welcome to wriggle, wander and respond to the music in their own way. We certainly never expect babies to stay on laps for the whole concert, and families are always welcome to move around and find a spot that suits them.
We feature many different instruments and themes throughout the year, and some programmes naturally offer more opportunities for children to come a little closer to the musician. If you would ever like some help on finding the venues or styles that might suit your family best, please do feel free to get in touch. We are lucky to perform in a wide range of beautiful, architecturally rich spaces across London and beyond, each with its own atmosphere and layout, and we would be very happy to help you find a concert that feels like the right fit."
cannot wait for our next one
I went with my 2-year-old and my 5-month-old to the "Sound of Music" concert, and both of my girls absolutely LOOOVED IT!! (and so did I :) )..
The performers were amazing, and they introduced a few Christmas classics in between every couple of songs, and we honestly had the best time - so thank you everyone!
27 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Laure, thanks for such a joyful review! I’m absolutely delighted to hear that both your girls LOOOOVED the Sound of Music concert, and that you did too. It’s such a treat for us to see little ones of different ages enjoying the music side by side.
The Sound of Music is one of my own all-time favourites, and it’s so closely tied to that cosy Christmas telly feeling for me. I’m really glad to hear it brought that same festive sparkle to your day. And I hope you all had a good sing along with our wonderful soprano as well - she loved leading those moments.
As a small family-run team, we’ve always wanted these concerts to feel like an easy, welcoming outing for families.It really means a lot to hear that it felt comfortable and joyful for your family.
And we can't wait to welcome you and your girls back in the new year to enjoy lots of different styles, instruments and musical adventures!
I have been coming to Bach to Baby…
I have been coming to Bach to Baby since my grandson was a few months old. He is now at school and is sad he can’t come when I bring his little sister. We all love the concerts and the lovely way the musicians interact with the audience. It has been a valuable way to introduce them to classical music. When my granddaughter was just learning to speak she went up to the flautist and said’bye bye music’. Thank you for the music.
27 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Claire, thank you so much for your beautiful review. It really touched me to hear how long your family has been coming to our concerts, from your grandson as a tiny baby right through to your granddaughter now. There is something so special about seeing different generations enjoying music side by side, and it means a great deal to us that our concerts have been part of your family’s story for so many years.
Your grandson is most welcome to join us at the weekend concerts and during half terms and holidays. We love seeing older school-age children coming back, and seeing them connect with the music at a different level as they grow.
And your granddaughter clearly had a moment with our flautist (bye-bye music) which absolutely made me smile! Our musicians are brilliant at combining high-level performance with a gentle, engaging approach for little ones, so those interactions are what beautiful moments that we treausure for a lifetime.
Thank you for supporting us over the years, and for bringing your family to enjoy these concerts with us. x
Reply from Bach to Baby
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Rosa! I’m really glad the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming and that everything felt well organised on the day. As a small family-run team, we put a lot of care into making our baby-friendly concerts easy and enjoyable for parents and little ones, whether it’s classical pieces, jazz, folk tunes or seasonal favourites.
It means a lot to know it all came together for you. We’d love to welcome you and your little one back again soon for more live music and happy wriggles.
Amazing baby and children friendly music concerts
I've been going to Bach to Baby concerts for about 8 years now, with all my children. My eldest still enjoys them. The quality of performers is always amazing and they're always very engaging with young children. As someone who loves classical music, it's also a great way for me to introduce my children to classical music but also for me to be able to enjoy quality music with children who may not always be quiet. It's always been a great activity for me to do on mat leave and at the weekend when back from mat leave. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thank you so much to the organisers for such a wonderful and amazing concept!
26 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Dear Maïlys, thank you so much for this wonderful review. It means a great deal to hear that you’ve been coming to our concerts for so many years and that each of your children has enjoyed them in their own way. Seeing families return over time, and watching little ones grow in confidence with the music, is one of the real joys of what we do.
We take a lot of care in choosing performers who can offer both exceptional musicianship and genuine warmth with young children, so I’m delighted to hear that has come across so consistently for your family. Our aim has always been to create a relaxed and welcoming setting where parents can enjoy high-quality live music, and children of every temperament can take part in their own way.
It’s lovely to know that our concerts have been part of your mat leave days and your weekends too. Thank you for recommending us and for supporting this small family-run team over so many years. We’d be delighted to welcome you and your family again whenever it suits.
Great baby/toddler concert
Sydenham location, a wonderful experience that brought on the Christmas feeling in November hehe. Lovely performance and very jolly atmosphere. Although my LO is only 4 months she manage the 45 mins amazingly. And other children around seem to have a lovely time also.
21 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Tacknia, thank you so much for this lovely review. I’m really glad the Sydenham concert brought a bit of early Christmas spirit with it. It’s always a joy seeing little ones settling into the music in their own way, and it sounds as though your four-month-old did brilliantly with the full 45 minutes. The older ones usually bring plenty of jolliness too, so I’m glad the atmosphere felt fun for everyone.
We try to keep things relaxed and welcoming for babies of all ages, so it’s wonderful to hear the morning worked well for you both. We’d love to see you again for more music and cosy, family-friendly moments.
Lovely as always
Been going to events organised by Bach to Baby since my son was just a few months old, he is about to turn two. My son really enjoys music and loves watching the musicians play their instruments. These concerts are the only way he can experience this live due to his age.
We have attended events at three different venues so far. The atmosphere is usually pretty casual, perfect for little children. If your child starts fussing or wants to move around, it’s all perfectly fine. The kids also get a sticker at the end, which my son loves.
Considering these events are run by just a small team who clearly love this work, I really can’t find much to criticise. My family have made many lovely memories at Bach to baby
23 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Dear Ilze,
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It means a great deal to hear how much your little one has grown up with our concerts. It’s always a real pleasure to see children return as they grow, becoming more curious and engaging with the music in new ways each time. That’s exactly what we hope to nurture with our events!
We love creating a relaxed and friendly space where babies and toddlers can listen and enjoy the musicians up close, so it’s wonderful to know it has felt that way across the venues you’ve visited. I myself enjoy discovering the beautiful architecture and character of each neighbourhood, so it’s lovely that this has been part of your experience too. As a small family-run team, we put a great deal of care into making the whole outing feel easy and enjoyable for parents and little ones, from arrival through to the final sticker.
Knowing your family has made so many happy memories with us simply makes our hearts sing. We look forward to creating more musical memories with you both as he grows.
warmest regards, the whole Bach to Baby team
It was a nice concert with a friendly…
It was a nice concert with a friendly atmosphere but I thing it was too classic. More nursery songs could be introduced in the context.
22 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so glad you found the concert friendly and enjoyable, and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts about the music.
Although we do excel in the classical repertoire, our mission is to bring all sorts of live music to little ears and their grown-ups. We mix things up across the year with everything from classical and jazz to folk, musical theatre and well-loved children’s tunes and even musical stories. You happened to join us during our Christmas season, where the focus is on carols rather than nursery rhymes.
We’d love to welcome you back in the new year, when many of those concerts include chances to request children’s favourite nursery rhymes, and adults and children alike can sing our hearts out, accompanied by our incredible artists! There'll be a mix of musical styles to keep things fun for little ones.
Keep an eye on our programme listings. Each concert has its own feel, instruments and repertoire, so you can pick something that suits your taste or try something new!
Excellent idea and performance
The pianist was very good. Her introduction and performance were fantastic. I wish that these concerts could return to Cambridge on a more regular basis like a couple of years ago.
22 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Dear Pia, thank you for your kind review!
I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed the concert and that the pianist’s introduction and performance made such an impression. We put a lot of thought into ensuring our musicians are not only world-class performers, but have a warm connection with young children, so it’s lovely to know that came across.
I’m also very pleased to say that we’ve now officially returned to Cambridge and will be holding monthly Saturday-morning concerts! We’ve missed being part of the musical life there, and we’re really looking forward to more merry music making and memory making with local families. As ever, our aim is to create a relaxed and welcoming experience from the moment you arrive right through to the final note.
Thanks again for joining us. We’d be delighted to see you and your little one back to a future Cambridge concert soon.
Concert was good but babies were left…
Concert was good but babies were left outside in the rain not able to access the hall at the appointed time which the organiser was made aware of but did nothing to shelter the babies or explain. I really think this was very uncaring
22 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Frank
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I’m really glad you enjoyed the concert itself, and I’m sorry to hear that the wait to come inside felt stressful for you and your little one.
We always open the doors as soon as the team and musicians are fully set up and it is safe for families to enter. As a small family-run team, we do our very best to welcome parents and babies quickly, and I’m sorry it felt like a difficult moment on this occasion. We would never knowingly leave families without information or care, and we’ve looked into the details but haven’t found anything that matches this situation. I completely understand, though, how hard it can feel trying to keep little ones dry and settled in bad weather.
We care deeply about offering a warm and friendly start to each concert. Our events are meant to feel relaxed and welcoming for parents and little ones, with live music that babies can enjoy while they wriggle and explore. If you ever feel unsure about where to wait on arrival, please do feel free to knock, as our team is always happy to help where we can.
We’d be glad to welcome you and your baby to another concert if you decide to join us again. We do our best to make arrivals as smooth as possible, and I hope your next visit feels easier from the moment you come in.
My baby and I had a fantastic time
My baby and I had a fantastic time. He was transfixed by the music (violin and piano) as were all the other babies. The performers managed to keep their concentration despite lots of babies and toddlers charging around! Such a brilliant idea
24 November 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Aw, thanks so much for your lovely comments, Tilly! I'm so glad you and your little one had such a great time! It's always magical watching the babies tune in so deeply to the music. Our musicians are true pros at playing beautifully while littel ones roam, wriggle and explore, so I'm delighted that came across!
We'd love to welcome you both back for more music and mayhem soon. x
First time going and extremely…
First time going and extremely disappointed. We went to see the Peter and the wolf concert in a lovely church, however the piano was set in a corner of the room with two huge pillars obstructing the view no matter which side you sat on. We moved and sat on the floor near the front, however the pianist had no microphone and we could not hear the story at all!!! Despite being near the front! I’m amazed that in a huge church with lots of crying babies / noisy toddlers the pianist doesn’t have a microphone to tell the story? Also, the concert started late and all the kids & babies were restless by the time it started ( especially as there was quite a long intro about rules etc).
All in all, my toddler was so disappointed as he loves the story, and very quickly got bored of the piano which was the only thing we could hear. I also feel the photos on the website are super misleading and show a wayyyy more of an interactive setting. For the cost of this concert I feel a little bit scammed to be honest. I had booked the Christmas concert for December also, but now I’m not looking forward to going and would like a refund for both. I have contacted the customer service (on Monday) and have yet to receive any response now on Thursday.
So so disappointed.
27 October 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Lucy,
Thanks for taking the time to share this - I’m sorry the concert wasn’t what you were hoping for.
St Mary’s is a historic church with pillars, which is why our concerts have unreserved seating so that families are welcome to move during the concert - stand, sit, dance or crawl - to find a clearer view. Our team can always help you find a suitable spot.
This Peter and the Wolf was designed as an acoustic performance. In some venues we use amplification for spoken sections; in others the natural acoustic carries well without it, especially for the small and intimate sized audience at the concert on Monday.
We aim to start the music promptly after a short welcome to cover safety and how the concert works with little ones and our website shows real concert photos across a range of venues, so layouts vary from venue to venue.
We replied to your first email with options, including alternative dates and venues with amplification to suit your preferences. If that didn’t reach you, please get back in touch. While tickets are non-refundable as stated at checkout, our aim is a lovely experience for your family and we’d love to welcome you back.
Not suitable for babies
I have been to two Bach to Baby concerts now - Christmas and another one today. Both were disappointing and not really geared towards babies as the name might suggest. The venue today was a lovely big church, but the chairs were set up in rows with little space for kids to roam about. There was too much talking from the performer, which I can see is something that other people have raised as an issue yet does not seem to have been addressed. My baby was bored and frustrated by the time the music actually started. The performer did a wonderful job - her playing was beautiful, but I spent the whole concert chasing my 1 year old around the back of the venue where he ended up with black legs and feet from crawling on a dirty floor. He absolutely loves music, and is part of a musical family, but he was not engaged with this at all. Both of the concerts I attended felt more suited to primary school aged children, not babies. I'm afraid I would not recommend as an activity for babies.
4 July 2025
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My toddler loves these concerts!
We love coming to these concerts and are regular attendees. My toddler is always riveted by the top notch musicians that perform and we love how there is such a variety of music between each concert meaning we’ll never get bored. I would recommend for families with all ages of children - a great school holiday activity too.
18 February 2025
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Wow, thank you so much for your brilliant review, JKR! I am so glad you and your little one love our concerts. This is music to my ears.😁 Bach to Baby has always been about bringing experienced and highly regarded musicians to family audiences at convenient times and locations. Who said enjoying culture has to stop when you start a family?! Look forward to welcoming you again soon.
A special birthday for our music obsessed 3 year old
We’ve taken my music obsessed toddler to a few of these concerts over the past 3 years and he’s always enjoyed them immensely. In December we took him and his friends for his 3rd birthday to the Christmas concert in Highbury. The B2B team made him feel so special - reserving an area for him and his friends, giving him a lovely bag, and corralling the whole church to sing happy birthday to him. We were all so touched, and he felt so loved on his birthday thanks to the work of the team on the day. The office team were really helpful in organising the day too. Thanks everyone at Bach to Baby!
14 December 2024
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Becky, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about your Bach to Baby experience. It was such a pleasure to look after your party and a great priviledge to help you celebrate your little one's special day. To hear that he felt so loved on his birthday makes us all feel so warmed.❤ Well done to you for creating such a fab day for him. Hope to see you again.
My kids love it. I love it more.
I have been to many Bach to Baby concerts, mostly in south London, and they were singularly beautiful experiences. It's like going to a top concert hall, but in the middle of the day with kiddos. My son usually makes a beeline for the front and then dances close to the musician, content in his own little world. I'm glad to be introducing the kids to classical music, but if I'm honest, it's me that I'm treating. It's a slice of time where I pause the chaos of motherhood and just enjoy being inspired.
21 December 2024
Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi May, we're so delighted to hear you all enjoy our concerts! We love it when the children come to the front to dance and prance to the music. And we salute your honesty ... us mums (and dads) deserve these treats to get us through the highs and lows of parenting little ones. Look forward to seeing your family again soon.😊
This is such a brilliant idea
This is such a brilliant idea. Took my granddaughter along who loved watching the instruments and dancing to the nursery rhymes. Also nice to meet other people. Highly recommend.
13 December 2024
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Jan, thank you so much for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you and your granddaughter enjoyed the concert. It's so wonderful for children to see and experience new things and for us grown ups to get out there and have some stimulating experiences while we are caring for our little ones. We have Peter and the Wolf concerts throughout February, which will be lots of fun and such gorgeous music. Hope to see you there! 🐺
Fun day out!
We attended a Christmas-themed concert in Highbury/Islington and had a really nice time! We were impressed by the exceptional music (they use professional musicians) and the team did a great job in facilitating a child-friendly environment. The staff team were also very friendly and answered all our questions. Both parents and toddlers enjoyed themselves very much, and it was nice that we could attend such events with our little ones!
We would definitely recommend the experience to everyone!
14 December 2024
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Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Leon, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and for recommending us. So glad to hear that you all had a great time in Highbury at Christmas - - we're doing our happy dance! We hope to see you again soon.☺
A great experience for you & your little one
I've attended a handful of Bach to Baby concerts, and what makes it great is the variety of music on offer. The calibre and quality of musicians is second to none, and the Bach to Baby Team make sure to let everyone know that it is an inclusive space for little ones.
It was a shame to read the more negative reviews, as I do not recognise this nor have found that to be my experience.
I would recommend to all parents to take their little ones along - My son first went when he was 9 months, and is almost turning 2 and has enjoyed all of his experiences.
The venues are varied and across London, as well as other locations.
23 December 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Bach to Baby
Hi Dominic, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so glad that you and your son enjoy our concerts. We think parents and carers deserve the chance to experience great live music as much as the little ones. Who says taking in a spot of culture has to stop when you start a family? Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Feels like a scam
This feels like a scam, overpriced and missold. The website is very misleading and shows pianos and children interacting with the musicians. From the name you expect classical music. The reality was 2 brass players sitting at the front of a pretty grotty church and playing a few jazz tunes and some nursery rhymes. The children didn't seem to care or engage. I don't understand what critics would acclaim such a poor event, it's clearly turned into a pure money spinner taking advantage of the baby market
3 January 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Bach to Baby
Hello H
I'm sorry that the jazz concert was not what you were expecting.
As a small family-run business with children of our own, we know it is important to feel you are getting good value for money. Our ticket prices reflect the costs of our top-notch musicians, historic venues, and each adult ticket of £15 allows not only 1 adult entry but also up to 2 children free entry. We understand that £15 can be a lot with the cost of living nowadays so we run sales every now and then too.
I am really sorry to hear that you found the experience disappointing as the fantastic performers you saw are much loved by our audience. We get lots of customers sharing sweet videos of their children dancing, stomping or standing transfixed by the music.
Our top-notch musicians who performed at the concert are much sought after internationally, are heard on the soundtracks of classic Disney films, they have performed with the likes of Adele, Harry Connick Jr, as well as with world renowned orchestras, ensembles and bands in iconic music venues. We were delighted to be able to bring them to local audiences, including the historic Walthamstow venue you visited, to celebrate the New Year with 1920s jazz.
We like to offer a variety of classical music, jazz, Broadway, folk and more, which often feature piano, as well as other instruments. Around Christmas time, we mix things up in a similar way to allow people from all religious and ethnic backgrounds to find a concert they can enjoy. We always make the performers and music style clear on the our website; below is the information about the programme that was on the concert location page where you booked your tickets:
"Ring in the New Year - Roaring Good Time
Featuring trumpet and tuba
Say Goodbye to 2024 in style with Bach to Baby, at our last concert of the Season. Give a Cheer to What a Year! Forget your worries and your strife, put on your dancing shoes and let's have a roaring good time with music to toot. Shoobi doobi doo, oh yeah." The concert programme image was one of 1920s golden jazz age.
Thank you for trying our concert and taking the time to share your feedback.
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