UNIVERSITY PARK — Get ready to “Splish Splash” in muddy puddles, because Peppa Pig and her family — including new baby sister Evie — are on their way to Happy Valley! The family-friendly musical theater performance will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Eisenhower Auditorium.
Under license from Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, this fun and interactive classical music experience introduces children 18 months of age and older to the magic of a live orchestra concert.
Tickets are $47 and $58 for an adult and for a person 18 and younger, and $19 for a University Park student. Purchase your tickets online. Avoid the $4 fee by purchasing over the phone at 814-863-0255 or in person, weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Eisenhower Auditorium.
Visit Peppa Pig online for more information about a free pre-event family activity and accessibility options, and to purchase tickets.
Pre-show activity
Peppa Pig “My First Concert” ticketholders are invited to a free pre-show family activity from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Eisenhower Auditorium Conference Room. Participants will be able to visit various creative stations featuring fun activities and get their “passports” stamped before the curtain goes up. The activity is held in partnership with the Penn State Music Service Club, Schlow Centre Region Library and the Center’s arts engagement assistants.
Orchestra will perform classical music, theme songs from TV show
In Peppa Pig “My First Concert,” families will see Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and baby sister Evie, learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together. Family audiences will enjoy some of their favorite music from the show played by a live orchestra, and they will learn some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children. Plus, some little ones will be invited to join Peppa and her family to make music of their own!
“My First Concert” includes orchestral renditions of popular songs from the animated TV series, such as “The Peppa Pig Theme” and “The Bing Bong Song,” along with a selection from “The Nutcracker,” and other classical works by composers such as Beethoven and Mozart.
While 2026 marks the first time Peppa Pig “My First Concert” will make its way across North America, it has played to sold-out houses across Europe winning rave reviews, from audiences of all ages, along the way.
“Peppa Pig” is a British preschool animated TV series that has been airing for 20 years across 10 seasons in over 180 territories. The series follows Peppa Pig, a cheeky little piggy who lives with her family — younger brother George, baby sister Evie, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig —as well as her diverse community of friends. As a lifelong friend, Peppa Pig encourages kids to jump in together and explore the world around them, while helping give kids the confidence to treat every first step as a new adventure, from the everyday to the epic.
Accessibility accommodations
American Sign Language interpretation will be offered for this performance. Contact the Arts Ticket Center via email or by phone at 814-863-2727, ext. 3, by Thursday, March 12, to discuss ASL seating preferences.
