BBC Orchestras and Choirs Events
Sun 11 Jan 2026
- 17:00City Halls
For the first time ever, the BBC's breakthrough podcast will be recorded in front of a live audience at the Old Fruitmarket, blending expert-led mindfulness techniques with its signature soothing orchestral soundscapes, performed by the BBC SSO.
Part ofBBC SSO 2025-26 Season
Tue 13 Jan 2026
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
Winter Daydreams: Martyn Brabbins and the BBC Symphony Orchestra share the seasonal freshness of Tchaikovsky’s magical First Symphony.
Winter Daydreams: Martyn Brabbins and the BBC Symphony Orchestra share the seasonal freshness of Tchaikovsky’s magical First Symphony.
Programme
- About Olden Times
- Symphony No 1 in G minor, 'Winter Daydreams'
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Part ofBBC Symphony Orchestra 2025/26
Wed 14 Jan 2026
- 13:25MediaCityUK Salford
A full orbit of the sun with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
A full orbit of the sun with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
Programme
- d’un matin de printemps
- A Midsummer Night's Dream, Incidental Music; Overture Intermezzo, Nocturne, Scherzo, Dance
- In Autumn
- Orion: II. Winter Sky
Performers
Thu 15 Jan 2026
- 14:30St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
The BBC Singers are delighted to welcome Alexander Lüken, making his debut conducting the group in a programme of Germanic choral music to begin 2026.
The BBC Singers are delighted to welcome Alexander Lüken, making his debut conducting the group in a programme of Germanic choral music to begin 2026.
Programme
- Der verborgene Gott(17 mins)
- Warum ist das Licht gegeben(11 mins)
- Requiem Aeternam(5 mins)
- Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen(7 mins)arr. Gottwald
- Die Capelle am Strande(4 mins)
Performers
- Alexander Lükenconductor
- BBC Singersensemble
Part ofBBC Singers 2025-26 - 19:30Chichester Festival Theatre
Step into a world of musical magic with BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night, live from Chichester.
Part ofBBC Concert Orchestra 2025-2026
Sat 10 Jan 2026
- 19:30Royal Northern College of Music
The RNCM Strings Festival celebrates the versatility, beauty, and brilliance of string music through a weekend of inspiring performances and collaborations.
The RNCM Strings Festival celebrates the versatility, beauty, and brilliance of string music through a weekend of inspiring performances and collaborations.
Programme
- Pearly, goldy, woody, bloody, or, Abundance
- Cello Concerto No 1 in C major
- Violin Concerto in D major
- Don Juan Op 20
Performers
- Naomi WooConductor
- Ning Fengviolin
- Li-Wei Qincello
- RNCM Students
Fri 9 Jan 2026
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
Visions of Spain and songs of freedom from the BBC Symphony Orchestra – plus a musical stroll with a haunting difference, as baritone Andrew Hamilton becomes Mahler’s wayfaring lad.
Visions of Spain and songs of freedom from the BBC Symphony Orchestra – plus a musical stroll with a haunting difference, as baritone Andrew Hamilton becomes Mahler’s wayfaring lad.
Programme
- 'El Albaicín', from Iberiaarr. Francisco Guerrero
- Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
- interval
- Symphony No. 2
Performers
- Nuno Coelhoconductor
- Andrew Hamiltonperformer
Composers
Part ofBBC Symphony Orchestra 2025/26
Thu 8 Jan 2026
- 19:30BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Inspired by the playful Cadavre exquis game - where each person writes a line, folds the paper, and passes it on - Anders Hillborg creates a wild, energetic musical collage in Exquisite Corpse.
Inspired by the playful Cadavre exquis game - where each person writes a line, folds the paper, and passes it on - Anders Hillborg creates a wild, energetic musical collage in Exquisite Corpse.
Programme
- Exquisite Corpse
- Cello Concerto No 2 in G major
- Lemminkäinen Suite, Op 22
Performers
- Ryan BancroftConductor
- Alban Gerhardtcello
Sun 4 Jan 2026
- 16:00Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
New Year 2026 transports us – musically – westwards away from Vienna to America.
Part ofBBC Concert Orchestra 2025-2026
Sun 21 Dec 2025
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Celebrate Christmas with the BBC SSO's epic movie music concert, featuring John Williams, Disney classics & more at Usher Hall. Hosted by Jamie MacDougall, this popular festive event sells fast—book early for the best seats!



















