2026
The BBC Proms 2026 run from July 17 to September 12, 2026, featuring over 80 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and venues across the UK. Key Themes for the year include Celebrations of voice, international orchestras (including visits from the LA Philharmonic), and special genre-blending concerts like Prog Rock, Disney, and Paul Simon's Graceland.
First Night of the Proms 2026
Piano superstar Yunchan Lim joins Dalia Stasevska and the BBC Symphony Orchestra for Ravel’s bluesy Concerto in G major. We also hear music by Copland, Gershwin and Finzi,…
2026-07-17 · 120 minBeethoven's Fifth at the Proms
A specially curated night of musical gems, from the Royal Albert Hall. Alongside Beethoven's famous symphony are Mussorgsky's A Night on a Bare Mountain and Strauss' Don Juan.…
2026-07-19 · 64 minProg Rock at the Proms
Dazzling new classical arrangements of ELP, Genesis, Mike Oldfield, Yes and more, with performances from Guy Garvey, Gruff Rhys and Jane Weaver. Performing alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra…
2026-07-23 · 113 minJohn Wilson at the Proms
John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London return to the Proms for the first of two concerts, performing Respighi’s trilogy of Rome-inspired tone-poems alongside the Walton’s rhapsodic Cello…
2026-07-26 · 120 minElgar at the Proms
A night celebrating the treasured British composer with two of his most majestic works. Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra who take to the stage for…
2026-07-31 · 86 minBolero at the Proms
The Spanish National Orchestra makes its Proms debut with a set of heat-soaked musical postcards that includes Ravel’s hypnotic Boléro and Rodrigo’s much-loved Concierto de Aranjuez with guitar…
2026-08-01 · 73 minGreat Violinists at the Proms
Rising star Sueye Park dazzles with her Proms debut, playing the Sibelius Violin Concerto. / / Joined by John Storgards and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, a wildly virtuosic…
2026-08-02 · 62 minAlso Sprach Zarathustra at the Proms
This specially curated programme looks to the skies with Strauss's filmic masterpiece, teamed with Judith Weir's Moon and Star and Ravel's Alborada del gracioso.
2026-08-07 · 61 minSpace Soundtracks at the Proms
Featuring a stellar line-up including Richard Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra from Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey - performed at this year's Proms; Gustav Holst's The Planets;…
2026-08-08 · 59 minNYO at the Proms
More than 150 of the country's best young musicians embark on a musical journey to the underworld and back, under the watchful eye of conductor and composer, Thomas…
2026-08-09 · 99 minBeethoven’s Seventh at the Proms
Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in its first Proms appearance for more than two decades, pairing Beethoven with Gabriela Ortiz's urgent Revolución diamantina. Fresh from his…
2026-08-14 · 95 minCelebrating Graceland at the Proms
An emotional night at the Royal Albert Hall celebrating Paul Simon's era-defining album on its 40th anniversary. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who featured prominently on the album, are joined…
2026-08-15 · 59 minDebuts at the Proms
A celebration of unforgettable musical firsts from The Royal Albert Hall, presented by Katie Derham. The programme includes the UK premiere of Betsy Jolas’ evocative Tales of a…
2026-08-16 · 57 minMiles Davis: A Celebration at the Proms
A glorious tribute to the legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, marking what would have been his centenary year. Presented by Clive Myrie in front of a packed audience…
2026-08-21 · 75 minMarvin Gaye: A Tribute at the Proms
With velvety vocals packing an emotional punch and songs straddling soul, Motown, gospel, R&B and funk, Marvin Gaye embraced a unique range spanning intimacy and protest, the physical…
2026-08-22 · 89 minMozart at the Proms
Two concertos under the spotlight. Star soloist Fleix Kleiser makes a dazzling return to the Proms stage playing Mozart's endearing Third Horn Concerto. Making her Proms solo debut,…
2026-08-23 · 85 minThe Met Orchestra Plays Strauss
A long-awaited Proms debut for the Metropolitan Opera’s Met Orchestra – praised for its ‘white-hot musical drama’ – under Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. A sumptuous all-Strauss programme includes…
2026-08-28 · 105 minCelebrating James Bond at the Proms
Nick Mohammed has a licence to thrill, presenting a concert of iconic 007 songs like Goldfinger, Nobody Does It Better and Diamonds Are Forever. The Royal Albert Hall…
2026-08-29 · 89 minModern Classics at the Proms
Tom Service introduces us to the classics of tomorrow in a special compilation performed at the world's greatest classical music festival: bold and brave compositions, illustrious orchestral pieces…
2026-08-30 · 120 min