What’s on

Sun 12 Sep 2021, 19:00

Tradition is about the present – and the future – as well as the past. Sir Simon Rattle opens the LSO's new season with a concert that spans over 100 years of British music. 

Wed 15 Sep 2021, 18:30

A different way to experience the LSO, with introductions to the music from the conductor, a relaxed atmosphere, and digital programme notes.

Thu 16 Sep 2021, 19:00

Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony finds its 21st-century counterpart, as Sir Simon Rattle and Magdalena Kozena give the UK premiere of Ondřej Adámek’s Where Are You?

Sun 19 Sep 2021, 19:00

Sir Simon Rattle takes a journey of discovery around Bruckner’s magnificent ‘Romantic’ symphony – including music that has never been performed by a professional orchestra in the UK. 

Mon 20 Sep 2021, 19:30

London’s premier youth orchestra, the London Schools Symphony Orchestra, show music and dance go hand-in-hand with their evening performance of ballet scores and a world premiere by Eleanor Alberga.

Thu 23 Sep 2021, 19:30

Nicola Benedetti celebrates the music of dance through the ages in three pioneering works for solo violin, ranging from Baroque refinement with J S Bach to foot-stomping fun with Wynton Marsalis.

Fri 24 Sep 2021, 13:00

The ‘musical Bear Grylls’ (Huffington Post) brings his fearless attitude and dexterity to three staples of the French horn repertoire and the premiere of an exciting new commission from Mark Simpson.

Fri 24 Sep 2021, 19:30

Guildhall School musicians begin the new academic year with a performance of Mahler's epic Resurrection Symphony.

Tue 28 Sep 2021, 19:30

The Biblical creation story told in music of cosmic grandeur. Join us in the Hall or online for a journey of unbridled joy, from the dramatic moment the first ray of light hits the waters of the deep.

Sat 2 Oct 2021, 19:30

After 19 life-changing months, the BBC Symphony Orchestra open a new chapter. Join us in the Hall or online for music infused with the miracle of life, joy of existence and shadows of mourning.