Future Concerts
Sunshine Serenade with the BSO Voices Choir
BSO Voices presents a concert of favourite songs that have been especially chosen to celebrate the glories of singing and the uplifting warmth of summer. Join the BSO’s fantastic community choir in a summer serenade set in the beautiful surroundings of St Michael and All Angels Church, Lyndhurst. A pot pourri of a programme includes choral favourites World In Union and Jerusalem, rousing medleys from popular musicals and classic movies, and classic hits from across the decades by Simon & Garfunkel and The Proclaimers.
Simon/Garfunkel Bridge Over Troubled Water
trad. Shenandoah
Jenkins Adiemus
various Jersey Boys Medley
Parry Jerusalem
Menken Seize The Day
Barlow Shoulder To Shoulder
various MGM Musicals Medley
The Proclaimers I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Whitacre The Seal Lullaby
Herb Brown/Freed Singin’ In The Rain
Holst/Skarbek World In Union
Hurwitz/Pasek Another Day Of Sun from La La Land
Ulvaeas/Andersson/Rice Anthem from Chess
Symphonic Smash Hits – the 90s! with the Bournemouth Symphony Pops Orchestra.
Proms in the Park 2026
Get ready to party like it’s 1999!
Come on, let us entertain you… the BSO are turning back the clock all the way to the 90s, say you’ll be there?
Whether you were listening on your cassette tape or Walkman, we’ll be playing all the hits you can’t help but singalong to. So, dig out your bucket hats and windbreakers, your chokers and butterfly clips, and find that box of hair dye because for one night only frosted tips are cool again!
Get ready for a totally unmissable evening of Robbie Williams, Cher, Spice Girls and many, many more!
Conductor:
Pete Harrison
Singers:
Sharlene Hector
Laura Tebbutt
Patrick Smyth
Nick Shirm
Bittersweet Symphony
Let Me Entertain You
Love Is All Around
Livin’ La Vida Loca
Picture Of You
Vogue
Baby One More Time
Believe
Bring It All Back
Country House
Don’t Look Back in Anger
Wannabe
Angels
Never Forget
…and loads more!
Battersea Park in Concert – Pop Symphonic with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Get ready to dance the night away with Pete Harrison the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to pop classics
Everybody get up as the world-class Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra goes pop for one night only, presenting a jam-packed show of all our favourite hits reimagined. Let the fizz flow and don your dancing shoes as the acclaimed orchestra takes us on a trip through some of the most feel-good, singalong anthems from down the ages, accompanied by a full band and a phenomenal ensemble of incredible singers.
Getting the party started will be heavy hitters from Britney Spears to Beyoncé, Bruno Mars to the Backstreet Boys and many more. We’ll be taking things back to the classics with the likes of ABBA, Elton John and the Spice Girls to name but a few, all ready to add some sparkle to a glorious summer’s evening in Battersea Park.
BRITNEY SPEARS · ABBA · ELTON JOHN · SPICE GIRLS · TAKE THAT · SHANIA TWAIN · BEYONCÉ · BACKSTREET BOYS · MADONNA · BRUNO MARS
Battersea Park in Concert – Movies and Musicals with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Be swept away by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Pete Harrison taking you on a journey of silver screen and stage soundtracks.
Unpack your picnics and settle in with family or friends for a night of musical majesty, epic movie moments, and singalong classics as the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra transports you to Hollywood by way of the West End.
Accompanied by a cast of top West End singers, the world-class orchestra will sweep us into the worlds of Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys & Dolls, Les Misérables and Little Shop of Horrors to name but a few. Be whisked away to the silver screen with sweeping scores from Gladiator and Studio Ghibli, before diving into huge fun moments from Back to the Future,Grease and The Greatest Showman.
Finishing with a spectacular fireworks finale lighting up the summer night sky above the stage, this will be an evening of pure movies and musicals majesty.
Past Concerts
Symphonic Smash Hits – the 80s! with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
with
Emma Kershaw
Katie Birtill
Oliver Tompsett
Patrick Smyth
Singers
Pete Harrison
Conductor
Get ready to step back in time for an unforgettable outdoor party as Smash Hits – The 80s brings the ultimate celebration of the decade of big hair, bold fashion, and even bigger anthems!
Join the full Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for a high-energy night packed with the biggest hits of the 1980s — from Madonna, Michael Jackson and George Michael to Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Toto, A-Ha, Ultravox, David Bowie and more.
Dig out your neon, grab your leg warmers, and get ready to dance the night away in Guildhall Square!
Pack a picnic, bring a chair and enjoy a night under the stars at this special Summer Concert, guaranteed to be one of the unmissable events of the year!
With the iconic Portsmouth Guildhall as the backdrop, this electric evening promises feel-good vibes, a spectacular finale, and non-stop nostalgia as part of a special Centenary Concert series in celebration of Portsmouth’s 100 years of city status.
Presented by The Guildhall Trust and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, supported by Portsmouth City Council.
George Michael Faith
Heart Alone
David Bowie Medley
Bonnie Tyler Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Blondie Medley
Elton John I’m Still Standing
Ultravox Vienna
Toto Africa
Eurythmics Sweet Dreams
Madonna Medley
and many more smash hits!
The Best of Williams & Zimmer with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Experience The Best of Williams & Zimmer – an epic outdoor symphonic spectacular celebrating the legendary film music of John Williams and Hans Zimmer.
In this thrilling head-to-head, the full Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will bring to life award-winning soundtracks from two of Hollywood’s most iconic composers. Hear the unforgettable themes from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, ET, Schindler’s List, and more by John Williams, alongside Hans Zimmer’s powerful scores from Gladiator, Interstellar, The Da Vinci Code, The Last Samurai, Batman Begins, and beyond.
Pack a picnic, bring a chair and enjoy a night under the stars at this special Summer Concert, guaranteed to be one of the unmissable events of the year!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Portsmouth Guildhall, this open-air concert promises an electric atmosphere as part of a special Centenary Concert series in celebration of Portsmouth’s 100 years of city status.
Presented by The Guildhall Trust and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, supported by Portsmouth City Council.
J Williams Star Wars
J Williams Lincoln: The People’s House
Zimmer Interstellar
Zimmer The Dark Knight/Batman Begins
J Williams Harry Potter: Hedwig’s Theme
Zimmer The Da Vinci Code: Chevaliers de Sangreal
J Williams Schindler’s List
Zimmer Gladiator
J Williams Jurassic Park
J Williams Driving Miss Daisy
Zimmer Pearl Harbour: Tennessee
J Williams The Adventures of Tintin: The Duel
J Williams Memoirs of a Geisha: Sayuri’s Theme
Zimmer The Last Samurai
J Williams ET: Flying Theme
J Williams Superman March
Classic Isle – A Night at the Movies: The Best of Williams & Zimmer with the Bournemouth Symphony Pops Orchestra
Following the success of Proms ’25, we’re delighted to bring you not only Proms ’26 but also a second concert the following evening – A Night at the Movies: The Best of Williams & Zimmer.
Join us at Robin Hill on Sunday 12th July for an unforgettable evening of film music beneath the stars. Designed as an immersive experience for all ages, this concert will bring the magic of cinema to life as the Bournemouth Symphony Pops Orchestra conducted by Pete Harrison celebrates the very best of Hollywood greats John Williams and Hans Zimmer. The evening will open with a captivating performance from violinist Lizzie Ball, setting the stage for a truly memorable night.
Prepare to be blown away by some of the most iconic soundtracks from Star Wars to Jurassic Park, and Gladiator to The Da Vinci Code. Pack a picnic, gather the family and enjoy a spectacular night of movie music in a beautiful setting.
Gates will open from 5pm and the concert is due to finish by 9pm.
Classic Isle Proms 2026 with the Bournemouth Symphony Pops Orchestra
After the success of Proms ’25, we’re thrilled to welcome back the Bournemouth Symphony Pops Orchestra to Robin Hill for Proms ’26.
Experience the magic of a true Proms night under the stars on Saturday 11th July. Soprano Thea Callaghan, pianist Thomas Luke and violinist Lizzie Ball will open the evening with captivating performances, followed by the Bournemouth Symphony Pops Orchestra conducted by Pete Harrison in a powerful showcase of Proms classics. We’ll close the night in style with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Pack your picnic, settle into a sunny spot, and enjoy an unforgettable night of classical music in a beautiful setting.
Gates will open from 5pm and the concert is due to finish by 9.30pm.
Friday Night is Music Night – Live at the Musicals with the BBC Concert Orchestra
BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night is coming to Warwick Arts Centre!
Join the BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Pete Harrison and star West End singers Jenna Lee James and Michael Xavier, for an evening of orchestral favourites and unforgettable melodies celebrating the best of classic musicals, featuring Overtures from Gypsy and Funny Girl, music from West Side Story and classic songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
The BBC’s popular, long-running radio show invites you to enjoy an evening of music for everyone!
Programme to include:
JULE STYNE Gypsy: Overture
IRVING BERLIN Annie Get Your Gun ; Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)
MARY RODGERS Once Upon a Mattress: Happily Ever After
ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER Sunset Boulevard
RICHARD RODGERS The King and I: Overture
STEPHEN SONDHEIM Sweeney Todd: A Little Priest
ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER Evita: Don’t Cry for Me Argentina
ALAN MENKEN Beauty & the Beast: If I Can’t Love Her
Interval
LEONARD BERNSTEIN West Side Story: Overture
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN The Sound of Music: Edelweiss
JULE STYNE Funny Girl: Don’t Rain on my Parade
BENNY ANDERSSON & BJÖRN ULVAEUS Chess: Prologue; Anthem
COLE PORTER Anything Goes: I get a kick out of you
JULE STYNE Funny Girl: Overture
CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG Miss Saigon: Sun and Moon
MEL BROOKS The Producers: Overture
COLE PORTER Anything Goes: You’re the Top
Part of
BBC Concert Orchestra 2025-2026BBC Radio 3 Friday Night is Music Night
Symphonic Rock with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s sensational Symphonic Rock show is back! For one night only, join us at the Royal Albert Hall for an exhilarating evening of classic rock anthems, performed by the Orchestra and its rockin’ rhythm section, which promises to raise the roof of this iconic venue.
Hear the genre-defining hits of Meatloaf, Guns N’ Roses, Bonnie Tyler, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and many more as you’ve never heard them before – each performed with the Orchestra’s signature symphonic twist, and accompanied by a host of backing vocalists, as well as a spectacular light show and effects.
Conducted by Pete Harrison and featuring a special guest presenter.
Baroque Majesty with BSO Voices and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Glorious choruses from the Baroque era’s greatest composers. BSO Voices sing Handel’s iconic works including For Unto Us A Child Is Born, All We Like Sheep and Hallelujah from Messiah as well as Zadok The Priest plus works by Vivaldi and JS Bach.
Handel For Unto Us A Child Is Born
Handel All We, Like Sheep, Have Gone Astray
Handel Hallelujah Chorus
Handel And The Glory of the Lord
Handel Worthy Is the Lamb / Amen Chorus
Handel Zadok The Priest
Vivaldi Gloria in Excelsis Deo
J S Bach Sheep May Safely Graze
John Williams Blockbusters – The greatest film music of all time with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
A spectacular concert celebrating the music of the most prolific and successful film-score composer ever. John Williams has been at the forefront of film music from the 1960s and since then has been awarded 5 Oscars, 25 Grammys, 4 Golden Globes, 3 Emmys and 7 BAFTAs. Many of the most popular films of recent times owe much of their success to his amazing music. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear a live performance of many of his most memorable themes.
Williams Harry Potter
Williams Saving Private Ryan
Williams Jaws
Williams Raiders of the Lost Ark
Williams ET: Flying Theme
Williams JFK
Williams Jurassic Park
Williams Star Wars
John Williams Blockbusters – The greatest film music of all time with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
A spectacular concert celebrating the music of the most prolific and successful film-score composer ever. John Williams has been at the forefront of film music from the 1960s and since then has been awarded 5 Oscars, 25 Grammys, 4 Golden Globes, 3 Emmys and 7 BAFTAs. Many of the most popular films of recent times owe much of their success to his amazing music. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear a live performance of many of his most memorable themes.
Williams Harry Potter
Williams Saving Private Ryan
Williams Jaws
Williams Raiders of the Lost Ark
Williams ET: Flying Theme
Williams JFK
Williams Jurassic Park
Williams Star Wars
John Williams Blockbusters – The greatest film music of all time with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
A spectacular concert celebrating the music of the most prolific and successful film-score composer ever. John Williams has been at the forefront of film music from the 1960s and since then has been awarded 5 Oscars, 25 Grammys, 4 Golden Globes, 3 Emmys and 7 BAFTAs. Many of the most popular films of recent times owe much of their success to his amazing music. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear a live performance of many of his most memorable themes.
Williams Harry Potter
Williams Saving Private Ryan
Williams Jaws
Williams Raiders of the Lost Ark
Williams ET: Flying Theme
Williams JFK
Williams Jurassic Park
Williams Star Wars
