The Carnival of the Animals

Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm UTC+01:00

YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom | York

York Minster
Publisher/HostYork Minster
The Carnival of the Animals
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Hear the animal kingdom brought to life inside York Minster as young listeners are guided through Camille Saint-Saëns’ 'The Carnival of the Animals' performed 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.

Good to know:
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.
Book your tickets via the York Minster website, or by calling us on 01904 557200.
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YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom, 9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7, United Kingdom

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