Concert facts for kids

A concert is a live music performance where musicians play in front of an audience. It can be a single musician, which is sometimes called a recital, or a group like an orchestra, choir, or band. Concerts happen in many different places, from small nightclubs and houses to large concert halls, arenas, parks, and even sports stadiums. Big indoor concerts are sometimes called arena concerts. Other common names for a concert are show or gig.

No matter where they are held, musicians usually perform on a stage. Concerts often use special sound and light equipment to make the show great. Before music could be recorded, concerts were the main way people could hear musicians play live.