Stage Decorations for Elementary Concerts from Easy to Elaborate

Originally published December 1, 2021
Updated April 9, 2026

From backdrops to props, stage decorations for concerts takes a lot of thought. Everyone’s performance venue is different. Teachers use walls, the front of the stage, items hanging from the ceiling, to nothing at all. Remember, if you use risers, any decorations behind them will be hidden when your students are there.

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Easy-to-make paper bag snowflakes. Students can help!

Paper bag snowflake image

Some concerts may have a theme or color scheme that is used at other times of the year. You can often find these items at Dollar Tree and similar stores or more high-priced stores AFTER the holiday and on sale.

Fourth of July Decorations-Use for Veterans Day or general Patriotic Concerts

Summer Beach Theme in May/June-Use for beach/ocean-themed concerts.

Heritage Months & Special Occasion Backdrops, Bulletin Boards, & More

Find cheap and easy ways to decorate for Heritage Months and special occasions such as Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, and more!

Music & Art Collaborations

The art specialist and music teacher collaborated for a beautiful student experience. The first-grade program was a take on “A Night Before Christmas.”  The Art Specialist made the stage look like their school!

Stage decoration of town scene

Easy Backdrops for Your Concert

Backdrop with stars, lights, and clouds
Front stage paper crayon decorations
Scene or stage decorations with balloons and streamers
A Christmas tree made out of different size drums
Easy stage decorations using paper shapes to form lights and curtains
Image of tubano snowman decoration made from paper for concert stage.
Easy-and-Cheap-Stage-Decor-with-Paper-Chains-Paper-Lanterns-Image

Winter & Holiday Stage Decorations

Stage Decorations for Any Time of the Year

Spring or anytime you want flowers, get all the colors or patterns from Dollar Tree and create fun flower backdrops. Just glue 5 plates in a circle, add a big and small plate to the center. The green leaves might not be needed if they’re going to be covered up by risers the entire concert.

For fun shapes, check out these plates on Amazon! (aff.)
🌼 adorable 8″ daisy-shaped plates
🌞 sun-shaped with cute faces
✏️ pencil-shaped in primary colors

Easy stage backdrops using paper plate flowers

Get information for finger lights, black lights, flashlights, glowsticks, light-up drumsticks, and more!


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