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The world's greatest classical music festival. Friday 17 July - Saturday 12 September 2026. Programme announced Tuesday 21 April. Booking open Saturday 16 May.
Ever watched a musician and thought… how on earth do they do that? ✨🎻
From lightning-fast fingers to jaw‑dropping vocals, the rise of the 19th-century virtuoso turned performers into icons of near‑superhuman skill, and the fascination hasn’t faded. Writer & broadcaster Flora Willson explores it all in this year’s Proms Guide.
Whether you’re a first‑time visitor or a seasoned Prommer, tuning in live, on radio or online, the BBC Proms Festival Guide is your ultimate summer companion 🎶
📖 Available in bookshops or online
www.bbc.co.uk/proms
09/06/2026
📖 Want to know which young artists to look out for at this year’s BBC Proms?
We’ve handpicked some of the most exciting performers aged 30 and under at this year’s festival to introduce you to the next generation of phenomenal talent.
From Baroque masterpieces and world premieres to Radiohead reimagined and Mahlerian grandeur, these artists are set to deliver unforgettable nights at the Royal Albert Hall this summer.
✨ Discover the performers here: bit.ly/49Qq76t
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🎶 Are you ready for the BBC Proms 2026 season?
From last year’s festival, here’s the rousing Jupiter theme from Holst’s The Planets performed at the Proms by The National Youth Orchestra, conducted by Dalia Stasevska.
The National Youth Orchestra returns to the Proms this year with a blazing performance of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, led by Thomas Adès.
📅 Tickets go on general sale from 9am on Saturday 16 May
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