For Families Events
Sat 1 Aug 2026
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Proms favourites Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra lift the bonnet on Mahler’s First Symphony. A dramatised first half featuring mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis introduces the piece, before a complete performance after the interval
Proms favourites Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra lift the bonnet on Mahler’s First Symphony. A dramatised first half featuring mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis introduces the piece, before a complete performance after the interval
Programme
- A musical and dramatic exploration of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1(45 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in D major(53 mins)performed from memory
Performers
- Jack Bardoeactor
- Natalie Lewismezzo-soprano
- Sarah Twomeyactor
- Nicholas Collonconductor
Composers
Seats from £19.34 to £71.36 (including booking fee)
Sun 2 Aug 2026
- 11:00Royal Albert Hall
Proms favourites Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra lift the bonnet on Mahler’s First Symphony. A dramatised first half featuring mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis introduces the piece, before a complete performance after the interval
Proms favourites Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra lift the bonnet on Mahler’s First Symphony. A dramatised first half featuring mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis introduces the piece, before a complete performance after the interval
Programme
- A musical and dramatic exploration of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1(45 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in D major(53 mins)performed from memory
Performers
- Natalie Lewismezzo-soprano
- Nicholas Collonconductor
Composers
Seats from £16.28 to £59.12 (including booking fee)
Sun 9 Aug 2026
- 11:00Royal Albert Hall
An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence
An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence
Programme
- Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)(4 mins)arr. Harry Baker
- Pyramid Song(5 mins)arr. Simon Hale
- Partita – Sarabande(5 mins)
- Czech Suite, Op. 39 – Finale (Furiant)(5 mins)
- Serenade to Music(14 mins)arr. R. Douglas
- Panda Chant II(2 mins)
- It Don't Mean a Thing (if it Ain't Got That Swing)(5 mins)arr. Harry Baker
Performers
- Tom Fetherstonhaughconductor
Seats from £13.24 to £33.64 (including booking fee)
Mon 31 Aug 2026
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by performers from the National Youth Music Theatre to celebrate the music of Alan Menken, with sets from his scores to classic Disney films such as The Little Mermaid and Aladdin
Seats from £28.52 to £89.72 (including booking fee)
Sun 6 Sep 2026
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo perform Dvořák’s famous ‘New World’ Symphony alongside a new Triple Concerto by Gwilym Simcock featuring three former BBC Young Musician finalists: Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh-Mason
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo perform Dvořák’s famous ‘New World’ Symphony alongside a new Triple Concerto by Gwilym Simcock featuring three former BBC Young Musician finalists: Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Programme
- The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra(18 mins)
- Triple Concerto for Soprano Saxophone, Horn and Cello(20 mins)BBC co-commission: world premiere
- interval
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor, ‘From the New World’(40 mins)
Performers
- Jess Gillamsaxophone
- Ben Goldscheiderhorn
- Sheku Kanneh‐Masoncello
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Seats from £19.34 to £71.36 (including booking fee)
Sat 25 Jul 2026
- 14:00Royal Albert Hall
Join Albert Einstein and Marie Curie as they present CBBC’s hit sketch show Horrible Science live at the Royal Albert Hall with some scientifically proven bangers from the classical canon, including Holst’s The Planets and John Williams’s Star Wars
Join Albert Einstein and Marie Curie as they present CBBC’s hit sketch show Horrible Science live at the Royal Albert Hall with some scientifically proven bangers from the classical canon, including Holst’s The Planets and John Williams’s Star Wars
Programme
- Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dancesexcerpts
- The Planetsexcerpts
- Star Warsexcerpts
Performers
- Richard David-Caine
- Harrie Hayes
- James McNicholas
- Timmika Ramsay
- Jessica Ransom
- Luke Rollason
- Inel Tomlinson
- Karen Ní Bhroinconductor
- 18:00Royal Albert Hall
Join Albert Einstein and Marie Curie as they present CBBC’s hit sketch show Horrible Science live at the Royal Albert Hall with some scientifically proven bangers from the classical canon, including Holst’s The Planets and John Williams’s Star Wars
Join Albert Einstein and Marie Curie as they present CBBC’s hit sketch show Horrible Science live at the Royal Albert Hall with some scientifically proven bangers from the classical canon, including Holst’s The Planets and John Williams’s Star Wars
Programme
- Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dancesexcerpts
- The Planetsexcerpts
- Star Warsexcerpts
- The Elements
Performers
- Richard David-Caine
- Harrie Hayes
- James McNicholas
- Timmika Ramsay
- Jessica Ransom
- Luke Rollason
- Inel Tomlinson
- Karen Ní Bhroinconductor
Mon 25 Aug 2025
- 12:30Royal Albert Hall
Join Sinfonia Smith Square, CBeebies friends and a special guest in the Bedtime Stories chair as they share an enchanting musical tale. Don’t miss this entertaining introduction to the orchestra for little ones
Join Sinfonia Smith Square, CBeebies friends and a special guest in the Bedtime Stories chair as they share an enchanting musical tale. Don’t miss this entertaining introduction to the orchestra for little ones
Programme
- Juba Dance from Symphony No. 1 in E minor
- Morning Mood from ‘Peer Gynt’
- Les toréadors from ‘Carmen’
- Pizzicato PolkaJohann Strauss II/Josef Strauss
- Here Comes the Sun
- Pas de deux from ‘The Nutcracker’
Performers
- Lydia KirtonStory Fairy
- Nigel ClarkeFrog
- Justin FletcherStory Tree
- Molly Mae FisherStory Helper
- Tarik FrimpongStory Helper
- Charlotte WilmottStory Helper
- Tara YoungStory Helper
- Ellie Slorachconductor
- Angie NewmanBritish Sign Language interpreter
- 15:30Royal Albert Hall
Join Sinfonia Smith Square, CBeebies friends and a special guest in the Bedtime Stories chair as they share an enchanting musical tale. Don’t miss this entertaining introduction to the orchestra for little ones
Join Sinfonia Smith Square, CBeebies friends and a special guest in the Bedtime Stories chair as they share an enchanting musical tale. Don’t miss this entertaining introduction to the orchestra for little ones
Programme
- Juda Dance from Symphony No. 1 in E minor
- Morning Mood from ‘Peer Gynt’
- Les toréadors from ‘Carmen’
- Pizzicato PolkaJohann Strauss II/Josef Strauss
- Here Comes the Sun
- Pas de deux from ‘The Nutcracker’
Performers
- Lydia KirtonStory Fairy
- Nigel ClarkeFrog
- Justin FletcherStory Tree
- Molly Mae FisherStory Helper
- Charlotte WilmottStory Helper
- Tarik FrimpongStory Helper
- Tara YoungStory Helper
- Ellie Slorachconductor
- Angie NewmanBritish Sign Language interpreter
Sun 10 Aug 2025
- 11:00Royal Albert Hall
A chance to hear some of the music of last night’s Prom – including excerpts from Holst’s awe-inspiring The Planets and music from John Williams’s mighty Star Wars soundtracks – in a more relaxed and family-friendly environment
A chance to hear some of the music of last night’s Prom – including excerpts from Holst’s awe-inspiring The Planets and music from John Williams’s mighty Star Wars soundtracks – in a more relaxed and family-friendly environment
Programme
- Star Wars(15 mins)excerpts
- The Observatory(5 mins)excerpt
- The Planets(27 mins)Mars; Venus; Mercury; Jupiter
Performers
- Tess Jacksonconductor
- Linton Stephenspresenter
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