

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meet the Piano
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A musical way to start your day! Join us for a friendly, hands-on introduction to the piano with festival director Annie Ball.About this EventA playful, interactive introduction to piano music for children and their families, full of movement, imagination and familiar melodies.Hop like a kangaroo, stomp like a troll and glide like a mysterious creature swimming in the ocean!A musical way to start your Saturday, with melodies that will stay in your head all day… and beyond. Festival director Annie Ball draws on over two decades of teaching and performing experience to create an engaging, playful introduction to piano music for younger listeners.Blending movement, imagination and live music, the session invites children to explore melodies in a way that feels natural, joyful and memorable. Children will also have the chance to play the festival piano and become part of the story themselves.Children of all ages and their families are welcome. Layla’s Kitchen Café will be open after the concert, offering delicious, child-friendly treats.About the Newcastle Piano FestivalNewcastle Piano Festival is the city’s only dedicated piano festival, returning in March 2026 for its third edition. Produced by Semibreve CIC, the festival brings together outstanding artists, inspiring programmes and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere in the heart of Jesmond.Founded in 2023 with no public funding, the festival has grown through community support, volunteer commitment and a belief that exceptional music should feel open, friendly and accessible to all. Alongside headline concerts, the programme includes family events, participatory workshops and opportunities to discover new and under-represented voices.Festival Atmosphere &amp; Piano SpacesThroughout the weekend, audiences can also enjoy informal café-style piano performances, generously supported by Bonners Piano Centre, who are loaning the festival an acoustic upright piano. A digital piano with headphones will also be available in the box office / café area, inviting visitors of all ages and abilities to sit down and play in an informal, pressure-free setting. The relaxed cafe performances on Saturday will start at 10.30.Venue, Access &amp; ParkingAll events take place at Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond. The venue is step-free and accessible.There is free on-street parking in nearby residential streets during evenings and on Sundays. At other times, parking is available locally at approximately 60p per hour. Jesmond Metro station is also within easy walking distance.Layla’s Kitchen Café will be open at selected times during the festival, with drinks available from the bar for evening events.Make a Weekend of ItMost events are included in our Weekend Pass, offering access to all public concerts and events across 20–22 March 2026. If you’re planning to attend more than one event, the Weekend Pass offers the best value and the chance to fully immerse yourself in the festival experience.Please note: the I Love Piano Showcase is a private event for participating children and their families and is not included in the Weekend Pass.Our Partners &amp; Year-Round CommunityNewcastle Piano Festival is proudly supported by Bonners Newcastle Piano Centre, Layla’s Kitchen, The Maestro Online, and Let’s Play Piano — a friendly, monthly piano meetup that takes place at the festival venue and welcomes pianists of all backgrounds and abilities.Stay ConnectedFollow us on social media and join our mailing list for artist announcements, behind-the-scenes updates and early access to future events.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUS7d-QJOMw&amp;list=RDtUS7d-QJOMw&amp;start_radio=1  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/09ba8150-f8a7-11f0-b5db-bf22a0ebdfc2-rimg-w1110-h740-dc131313-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/09ff7990-f8a7-11f0-b5db-bf22a0ebdfc2-rimg-w1110-h740-dc151413-gmir.jpg
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- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, concerts, live-music, art, performances, sports, workshops, meetups, kids, music-festivals
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Jesmond
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Jesmond United Reformed Church
- **lat**: 54.9865886
- **long**: -1.6090807
- **full address**: Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Semibreve CIC (https://allevents.in/org/semibreve-cic/22019228)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 50 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Semibreve CIC
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, festivals, concerts, live-music, art, performances, sports, workshops, meetups, kids, music-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Meet the Piano ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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