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BBC Proms: 2026

28 episodes · first aired Jul 17, 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.

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  1. 1 First Night of the Proms 2026 Jul 17, 2026 · 2h 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, alongside a…
  2. 2 Beethoven's Fifth at the Proms Jul 19, 2026 · 1h 4m 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. Presented by…
  3. 3 Prog Rock at the Proms Jul 23, 2026 · 1h 53m 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…
  4. 4 John Wilson at the Proms Jul 26, 2026 · 2h 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…
  5. 5 Elgar at the Proms Jul 31, 2026 · 1h 26m 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 the…
  6. 6 Bolero at the Proms Aug 1, 2026 · 1h 13m 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…
  7. 7 Great Violinists at the Proms Aug 2, 2026 · 1h 2m 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 exploration…
  8. 8 Also Sprach Zarathustra at the Proms Aug 7, 2026 · 1h 1m 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.
  9. 9 Space Soundtracks at the Proms Aug 8, 2026 · 59m 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…
  10. 10 NYO at the Proms Aug 9, 2026 · 1h 39m 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 Adès. Always a…
  11. 11 Beethoven’s Seventh at the Proms Aug 14, 2026 · 1h 35m 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…
  12. 12 Celebrating Graceland at the Proms Aug 15, 2026 · 59m 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…
  13. 13 Debuts at the Proms Aug 16, 2026 · 57m 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 Summer Sea…
  14. 14 Miles Davis: A Celebration at the Proms Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 15m 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 at the Royal Albert…
  15. 15 Marvin Gaye: A Tribute at the Proms Aug 22, 2026 · 1h 29m 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 and…
  16. 16 Mozart at the Proms Aug 23, 2026 · 1h 25m 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, Amy…
  17. 17 The Met Orchestra Plays Strauss Aug 28, 2026 · 1h 45m 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…
  18. 18 Celebrating James Bond at the Proms Aug 29, 2026 · 1h 29m 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 plays host to the…
  19. 19 Modern Classics at the Proms Aug 30, 2026 · 2h 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…
  20. 20 Marin Alsop's Pick of the Proms Sep 3, 2026 · 39m An exclusive first-hand insight into the mind of one of the world's most renowned musical figures. The legendary conductor reflects on her history-making Last Night of the Proms in 2013…
  21. 21 Rhapsody in Blue Sep 4, 2026 · 18m A trio of soloists play Gershwin’s jazz infused classic like you've never heard it before.
  22. 22 Celebrating Disney at the Proms: The Music of Menken Sep 5, 2026 · 1h 27m Much-loved magical tunes from Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and more, brought to life by the BBC Philharmonic and West End stars. Presented by Nick Mohammed.
  23. 23 American Classics at the Proms Sep 6, 2026 · 1h 58m From the urban rhythms of Bernstein's West Side Story and On the Town to Gershwin's jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue and the wide-open landscapes of Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Moross’s…
  24. 24 Martha Argerich at the Proms Sep 6, 2026 · 1h 45m The legendary pianist returns to the Royal Albert Hall performing Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto, joining the Munich Philharmonic conducted by Lahav Shani. The orchestra begins the…
  25. 25 New World Symphony at the Proms Sep 11, 2026 · 1h 29m Dvorak’s epic, Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and a new triple concerto for BBC Young Musician star alumni Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Jess Gillam and Ben Goldscheider.
  26. 26 Last Night of the Proms Sep 12, 2026 · 1h 49m Katie Derham and Nick Mohammed lead the celebrations live from the Royal Albert Hall as the biggest party in classical music gets under way. Superstar pianist Yuja Wang and operatic…
  27. 27 Last Night of the Proms: The Finale Sep 12, 2026 · 1h 36m Classical music’s biggest party reaches its spectacular climax, with superstar pianist Yuja Wang and world-class tenor Nicky Spence, who celebrates his homeland with a rousing medley of…
  28. 28 Unmissable Moments at the Proms 2026 Sep 13, 2026 · 2h Highlights from a summer of extraordinary music at the world’s biggest classical music festival. From Berlioz to Beethoven, Miles Davis to Marvin Gaye - a special selection of the best…