The BBC Proms returns for another summer of world-class orchestras, musicians, and conductors, don’t miss the world’s largest classical music festival, featuring an inspiring programme of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and venues across the city.

What is the BBC Proms?

The Proms is a long festival (about 8 weeks) where top orchestras, singers, and conductors perform classical music. It is known as the world’s largest classical music festival, with around 80+ concerts every year.

People can:

• buy seated tickets, or
• stand in cheaper “Promming” areas inside the hall

You’ll hear:

• famous classical music (like Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky)
• big dramatic orchestral pieces
• choral music (big choirs)
• sometimes modern music and special themed concerts

Who performs (famous artists in 2026)

The festival brings in world-famous musicians from all over the world, including:

• 🎹 Yuja Wang (piano superstar)
• 🎤 Nicky Spence (tenor singer)
• 🎻 big orchestras like the BBC Symphony Orchestra
• 🎼 conductor Sakari Oramo leading major concerts
• 🎼 conductor Sir Antonio Pappano (known for huge dramatic works like Berlioz)

There are also major international orchestras visiting like:

• The Met Orchestra (New York)
• Los Angeles Philharmonic

A highlight is the Last Night of the Proms, a huge finale concert with:

• fun, patriotic music
• famous solo performers (like Yuja Wang)
• big audience participation and celebration atmosphere

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