BBC Philharmonic Orchestra 2025/26 Season Events
Sat 16 May 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John Storgårds will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John Storgårds will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
Programme
- Cantus arcticus
- Violin Concerto
- Symphony No 5
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Simone Lamsmaviolin
Fri 22 May 2026
- 19:30Aviva Studios, Manchester
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Aviva Studios for their next groundbreaking collaboration with Factory International. *‘Watching an orchestra in this way is a one of a kind experience.
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Aviva Studios for their next groundbreaking collaboration with Factory International. *‘Watching an orchestra in this way is a one of a kind experience.
Programme
- Chemiluminescence (UK premiere)
- No Such Spring (UK premiere)
- The Rite of Spring
Performers
- BBC Philharmonic Orchestraorchestra
- Ludovic Morlotconductor
- Conor Hanickpiano
Sat 13 Jun 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Mahler’s Resurrection is a colossal work of drama, beauty, and power.
Mahler’s Resurrection is a colossal work of drama, beauty, and power.
Programme
- Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Siobhan Staggsoprano
- Stefanie Irányimezzo soprano
Composers
Tue 16 Jun 2026
- 14:30MediaCityUK Salford
We join RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making in the BBC Philharmonic Studio.
We join RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making in the BBC Philharmonic Studio.
Programme
- Fair Melusina*
- Concerto No. 3 for Marimba & Symphony Orchestra*
- Piano Concerto No. 2^
- Genoveva^
Performers
- Andre Chan*conductor
- Jasper Lecon ^conductor
- Jason Wongmarimba
- William Brackenpiano
Also part ofLive from the BBC Philharmonic Studio
Wed 24 Jun 2026
- 14:30MediaCityUK Salford
We join RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making in the BBC Philharmonic Studio.
We join RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making in the BBC Philharmonic Studio.
Programme
- Der fliegende Holländer
- Towards the Horizon
- Peterloo Overture
- Symphony No. 7
Performers
- Rosina Flückiger*Conductor
- Stephanie Godwin^Conductor
- Julius Mauldin~Conductor
- Johannes Graycello
Also part ofLive from the BBC Philharmonic Studio
Wed 13 May 2026
- 13:25MediaCityUK Salford
A stormy opening from the 19th century prolific German composer Emilie Mayer.
A stormy opening from the 19th century prolific German composer Emilie Mayer.
Programme
- Overture in D minor
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major
Performers
- Tom Fetherstonhaughconductor
Composers
Also part ofLive from the BBC Philharmonic Studio
Tue 12 May 2026
- 12 – 16 May 2026Aviva Studios, Manchester
Angel’s Bone is a Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary opera by Chinese American composer Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek.
Angel’s Bone is a Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary opera by Chinese American composer Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek.
Programme
- Angel's Bone (UK Premiere)
Performers
- English National Opera
Composers
Thu 7 May 2026
- 14:25MediaCityUK Salford
Cursed by the goddess Hera, Echo may only repeat the last words spoken to her.
Cursed by the goddess Hera, Echo may only repeat the last words spoken to her.
Programme
- Double Concerto
- I Want to be Alive: Echo / Narcissus
Performers
- Daníel Bjarnasonconductor
- Zoë Beyersviolin
- Peter Dixoncello
Composers
Also part ofLive from the BBC Philharmonic Studio
Fri 1 May 2026
- 20:00Royal Northern College of Music
We continue our thrillingly up-close series at the RNCM with a heavyweight artistic collaboration – our Chief Conductor John Storgårds joins the acclaimed pianist Tamara Stefanovich in this exploration of the pure power of the piano.
We continue our thrillingly up-close series at the RNCM with a heavyweight artistic collaboration – our Chief Conductor John Storgårds joins the acclaimed pianist Tamara Stefanovich in this exploration of the pure power of the piano.
Programme
- Concerto for piano and wind instruments
- Grand Pianola Music
Performers
- John StorgårdsConductor
- Tamara Stefanovichpiano
Composers
Also part ofBBC Philharmonic Orchestra at the RNCM
Sat 25 Apr 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wolfe was two blocks from the Twin Towers when the planes hit on September 11, 2001. *Big Beautiful Dark and Scary* is the sound of that aftermath: an ominous, awesome wall of sound.
Wolfe was two blocks from the Twin Towers when the planes hit on September 11, 2001. *Big Beautiful Dark and Scary* is the sound of that aftermath: an ominous, awesome wall of sound.
Programme
- Big Beautiful Dark and Scary
- Violin Concerto
- Symphonie fantastique
Performers
- Anja Bihlmaierconductor
- Bomsori Kimviolin








