8 weeks, 90 concerts – the world’s greatest classical music festival is returning this July, bringing you outstanding entertainment all summer long. Hosted at the Royal Albert Hall, BBC Proms 2024 will see some of the world’s finest orchestras and musicians take to the stage. This epic celebration of classical music will take place from July 19 to September 14.
Don’t miss this magnificent classical concert series!
Whether you’re an avid listener of classical music or you’re new to the genre, this fantastic concert series is guaranteed to give you goosebumps. And whilst you can expect to hear glowing renditions of all your favourite composers (Beethoven, Bach, Verdi etc), this year’s programme will encompass a broad range of music, making for a magical experience. Keep reading to find out everything that’s in store…
The BBC Proms feature a variety of alternative musical genres, bringing classical music to the masses in exciting and unexpected ways. This year’s opening weekend will feature the first ever Disco Prom (Prom 2), a toe-tapping, hip shaking celebration of late 70s disco music during the era of New York’s Studio 54.
Film lovers will appreciate Prom 34: 21st Century Soundtracks, in which the London Contemporary Orchestra brings to life some of the most evocative film scores of recent years. Expect excerpts from the likes of Poor Things, Everything Everywhere All At Once, All Quiet On The Western Front and Tár.
Meanwhile, Prom 69 sees Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine, make her debut on the BBC Proms stage to perform her iconic BRIT Award-winning 2009 album Lungs with Jules Buckley and his orchestra. Other non-classical artists collaborating on the Proms this year include Sam Smith (Prom 18) and Jordan Rakei (The Glasshouse 3), both also making their BBC Proms debuts.
Prom 48 sees Doctor Who make its much-anticipated return to the Proms with a brand-new show celebrating the Time Lord’s latest adventures. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform Murray Gold’s epic music with clips from the show on the big screens. Guests can expect spectacular lighting, a host of special guest appearances – and, yes, there will be monsters!
One of the many great things about BBC Proms? Seated tickets start at £10 with half price tickets available for under-18s (plus booking fees). And if you’re feeling spontaneous, you can find standing tickets to BBC Proms for just £8 when you buy on the day!