Relaxed Proms Events
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
- YolanDa Brownpresenter
- 14:30Bristol Beacon
The National Open Youth Orchestra – the world’s first disabled-led national youth ensemble – and members of BBC NOW perform music by Vivaldi, Charlotte Harding and Michael Betteridge
The National Open Youth Orchestra – the world’s first disabled-led national youth ensemble – and members of BBC NOW perform music by Vivaldi, Charlotte Harding and Michael Betteridge
Programme
- The Four Seasons(12 mins)excerpts; arr. Rhian Davies and Ellen O'Brien
- Symphony No. 1 – Juba Dance (3rd mvt)(4 mins)arr. Rhian Davies
- Barriers(7 mins)arr. Liam Taylor-West
- Soaring Through Sparks (Clarion Concerto)(3 mins)arr. Julia Koelmans
- The Orchestra: A Young Person’s Guide(15 mins)arr. Liam Taylor-West; BBC commission
Performers
- Niamh Moriartynarrator
- Alessandro VazzanaClarion
- Alice Farnhamconductor
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
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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