Whānau Day at The Piano

Whānau Day at The Piano!
Join us for a free morning of music, workshops, story time, arts & crafts, facepainting and more in celebration of our Next Generation Initiative.
We’re opening up the doors to The Piano with drop-in activities, workshops and concerts for tamariki and their families to unleash their creativity together.
Get lost in a captivating story, try out an instrument for size, create music together, or sing and dance – check out our full range of free activities below created in collaboration with our good friends at Christchurch School of Music, WORD Festival Christchurch, Music with Michal, Cathy Irons, and Emma Newborn.

9.30am-12.30pm Drop-In anytime
● Try It On For Size! Strum, strike and blow all kinds of instruments with the friendly team at CSM. Wondering what a flute feels like, or if a cello is your thing? Now's your chance to give it a go!
● Story Time — pull up a cushion and join the adventure with story teller Emma Newborn throughout the morning in our cosy snug
● Arts & Crafts — craft and colour with our good friends at WORD Christchurch in partnership with the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
● Come & Perform! All ages welcome. Perform your heart out on our Concert Hall stage. Sing, dance, bring an instrument, recite a poem or story. Have your moment in the spotlight, with The Piano team on hand to set the scene and sound (prior booking strongly encouraged at www.thepiano.nz)
● Facepainting — let your imagination run wild!

9.45am & 10.45am
Creative Music Making with Cathy Irons
Experience the joy of music together! In this fun and relaxed interactive session, tamariki and their adults will create all kinds of music on violin, piano, bucket drum, ukulele and more. No prior experience required or instruments are needed, but if you do have an instrument, you can bring it along! Come along and explore the creative world of sound, with a laugh or two along the way.
For 3-7 year olds and their adult. Free entry, booking required.

11.30am -12.10pm
Music with Michal Family Concert
Join popular children’s entertainer Michal Bush for a fun and lively family concert, filled with her catchy songs about New Zealand, joy and positivity — with lots of dancing!
For 3-7 year olds and their families. Free entry, booking encouraged.

Have any questions about our Whānau Day?
Get in touch at events@thepiano.nz or 03 377 5000 and chat with our friendly team.