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BBC Proms, the biggest classical music festival in the world, opens at the Royal Albert Hall and continues throughout the summer. For eight weeks there is an eclectic programme on offer as global classical music is celebrated by international orchestras and conductors to bring some of the best classic music to audiences both at home and across London. With concerts, workshops, family events and more, the BBC Proms continue to delight, excite and present an array of music for everyone to enjoy, staying true to founders Robert Newman and Sir Henry Woods's initial intention when the Proms was formed in 1895.
First Night of the Proms. The world’s greatest classical music festival gets under way at the Royal Albert Hall.
Mendelssohn - Fingal’s Cave. Mendelssohn’s romantic masterpiece from the First Night of the Proms.
A unique twist on this Billie Holiday classic is a highlight from a five-star concert.
Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand. One-handed concert pianist Nicholas McCarthy plays Ravel’s jazz-infused classic.
This unmistakable suite wows the audience in a concert of Baroque delights.
Vivaldi and Bach at the Proms. Summer from The Four Seasons and Bach’s Air are the highlights in a concert of delight.
JADE - Angel Of My Dreams. The Pop powerhouse performs her breakthrough track, accompanied by a full orchestra.
The Great American Songbook with Samara Joy. Grammy-winning sensation Samara Joy sings timeless and much-loved classics.
JADE - Plastic Box. An intimate and heartfelt reimagining of the hit single from The Glasshouse.
Bach and Mendelssohn at the Proms. Piano music and a choral masterpiece in a special Prom from the Glasshouse in Gateshead.
A thrilling orchestral reimagining of the pop classic.
Beethoven's Fifth at the Proms. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra performs Beethoven's famous symphony.
Beverley Knight - Respect. A breathtaking performance of the Aretha Franklin classic.
Dvorak's 'New World' Symphony at the Proms. The much-loved masterpiece takes centre stage in a concert of American musical postcards.
Viennese Waltzes at the Proms. A sparkling celebration of Vienna’s golden age of music.
Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending. One of the UK's favourite pieces of classical music performed by violinist Liya Petrova.
John Williams - Star Wars. The main theme from the film classic brought to life by the National Youth Orchestra.
Anoushka Shankar at the Proms. The sitarist performs a newly orchestrated version of her recent trilogy of studio albums.
Holst - Mars. The Bringer of War played by the National Youth Orchestra.
An immersive memorised performance brings this 20th-century masterpiece to life.
Beethoven's Ninth at the Proms. The Danish National Symphony Orchestra gives an epic musical performance at the Proms.
All the drama and suspense from the film's killer theme tune.
Great British Classics at the Proms. Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending, Elgar’s Enigma Variations and a host of favourites.
Evoking the sound of 1970s New York City, Hayes’ influential Oscar-winning film theme.
Mahler’s Fifth at the Proms. Conductor Klaus Mäkelä and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra perform Mahler's Fifth.
Soul Revolution with Trevor Nelson. Featuring hits by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye at the BBC Proms.
Modern Classics at the Proms. Tom Service curates a special compilation of exciting new music heard at the 2025 Proms.
Edith Bowman presents a night of frighteningly great film music at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Planets and Star Wars at the Proms. Britain's best young musicians bring a starry night of intergalactic musical giants.
Clive Myrie presents as Europe's first majority black and ethnically diverse orchestra celebrates its tenth anniversary, performing Coleridge-Taylor, Valerie Coleman and Shostakovich. [S] [HD]
...Mozart and Tchaikovsky at the Proms. One of the world's great orchestras is at the Royal Albert Hall with two landmark symphonies, Mozart's 'Prague' and Tchaikovsky's 'Pathétique'. [S] [HD]
The world's greatest classical music party gets under way from the Royal Albert Hall, with soprano Louise Alder and the last ever performance from star trumpeter Alison Balsom. [S] [HD]
Celebrate 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody with a dazzling new orchestral score. Louise Alder sings My Fair Lady, and Alison Balsom plays Bernstein. [S] [HD]