Getting ready forthe Boston Pops Holiday Pops Sensory Friendly concert.
A shortened, 60-minute Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall on Saturday, December 5, with lower volume and lighting, relaxed house rules, room to move, headphones, a quiet room and autism therapist volunteers.
“This concert is designed for families with children or adults with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities.”
“Modifications include relaxed house rules, reduced volume and lighting levels, extra space for movement, available noise-reduction headphones, designated quiet room and support spaces, modified food concessions, and credentialed autism therapist volunteers on site.”
Every person needs a ticket, whatever their age. Guests under 15 need a guardian with them.
Bags no bigger than a standard backpack, 18 x 14 x 9 inches, keep you safe at the bag check.
Outside food and drinks aren't allowed, except bottled water. If your kid needs food for a medical reason, see Security or another staff member at the door.
A designated quiet room and support spacesquiet zone
Tickets are $35 plus $10.25 in fees. Accommodations or accessible seats: call 617-638-9431 (toll-free 888-266-1492, ext. 9431) or email access@bso.org.
The Cohen Wing entrance has a curb cut and a drop-off and pick-up space on Huntington Avenue. Accessible on-street parking for people with disabilities is first come, first served on St. Stephen Street near the Stage Door and on Huntington Avenue near the Cohen Wing.
The Cohen Wing elevator goes to every level; a glass elevator on the Massachusetts Avenue side reaches the balconies.
Late seating happens at the first pause in the program.
