The Proms is the highlight of the classical music calendar in the UK, and even if you’re not a regular concert goer, the atmosphere makes it a fabulous event.
The BBC tends to publish its Proms schedule around three months before the events actually begin in mid-July. Details are available on the BBC website.
Getting Tickets
Tickets are reasonably priced by the standards of classical music events but are still a fairly significant investment. If you’re feeling lucky, then you can cut the cost of attending by buying Prommers tickets on the day of the concert that you’re hoping to visit.
A tiny number of Prommers tickets are sold online via the website of the Royal Albert Hall for as little as £8 on the day of the event.
Booking Ahead
Any tickets that remain after this will be sold on the steps of the Royal Albert Hall on the same day.
This is an excellent option if you’re flexible and don’t particularly mind what you see; however, it’s really not a good idea to arrive in London without tickets if you are set on seeing a particular performance.
This often leads to disappointment, which can be crushing, if you’ve paid a significant amount to be in London at the height of summer in the first place.
Excellent Performances
The Proms is a stage for world-class musicians, and as well as the BBC’s own orchestras and singers, many renowned international performers also attend.
Recently, there has been a trend for including DJs, pop musicians and music from TV shows and films, in an attempt to widen the appeal of the Proms and bring in younger audiences.
Once the programme for the Proms has been published, there should be plenty of time for you to find something you want to see and get yourself in prime position when tickets go on sale.
