School Music Trips and Tours
We’ve been helping to create school music trips that enhance students’ performance skills, build confidence, and develop a sense of independence for more than 50 years - because there’s no substitute for being there.
Your group will be immersed in music and have the opportunity to perform at some of the most inspiring venues in the world. We provide music trips for students and school bands to a wide range of destinations in the UK, Europe and worldwide.
We’ll match wonderful concert venues around the world to your pupils’ abilities and expectations. Whether you want your performances to be formal, informal, or a mixture of both.
Why choose NST for school music trips?
Choosing NST for your school music tours means giving students the chance to perform in some of the world’s most iconic and prestigious venues. Imagine your pupils playing at St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, or St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City—each offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will inspire and elevate their musical journey.
Beyond these historic settings, NST also offers performance opportunities in breathtaking locations like the serene Lake Titisee in the Black Forest, the charming coastal towns of Catalonia, or even on stage at Disneyland® Paris, where students can get a taste of Disney’s world of entertainment.
Browse our most popular Music school trips
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
Our most popular school music tour destinations
Salzburg
Salzburg has an historic musical tradition and always provides our groups of all abilities with an enthusiastic reception. Groups can follow the ‘Sound of Music’ in Salzburg and its surrounding towns, performing in spa venues and bandstands against beautiful backdrops. Surrounding areas also provide a number of attractions and outstanding scenery that can be included in your itinerary.
Paris
The renowned ‘city of light’ is guaranteed to add sparkle to any school band tour. Paris has an abundance of performance venues, ranging from the mighty Église Madeline to the Disney Performing Arts Programme at Disneyland®Paris, making Paris the perfect choice for a variety of groups. It’s also ideal for a combined music, art and French language tour, with plenty to see and do.
Rhine & Moselle
The towns and villages alongside these two rivers have an excellent range of both indoor and outdoor venues and a varied choice of excursions. Groups can perform in beautiful spa resorts, bandstands and town squares where they will receive a warm welcome and can perform in a safe, relaxed environment. This region is a firm group favourite.
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On-tour support from music specialists
From teacher feedback we know that on-tour support is important to you.
In many destinations we offer Concert Assistants and Tour Assistants to give you all the support you need on the ground whilst you’re away.
In addition, we can offer support from a Tour Manager who will assist you throughout the duration of your tour, including at your concerts where they will be on-hand to provide extra support.
