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The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century, led by Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

Based in London at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, resident in cities and at festivals across England, and streaming online, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances for a global audience.

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2023/24 London Season

Explore our 2023/24 season at the Royal Festival Hall.
We’ve just announced our concerts from February to June 2024.

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Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducting the Philharmonia at Royal Festival Hall

Sunday 3 December 2023, 3pm

Santtu conducts Sleeping Beauty

Fairy godmothers good and evil, a lovely princess doomed to die on her sixteenth birthday, a handsome prince who will wake her with a kiss – Sleeping Beauty has all the ingredients of a classic fairytale.

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Santtu conducts Sleeping Beauty

Saturday 9 December 2023, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Elf™ in Concert

Get into the festive spirit and join us for Elf™ in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall alongside Conductor Benjamin Pope.

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Elf™ in Concert

Film still from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Wednesday 13 December 2023, 7pm

E.T. in Concert

Experience the heart-warming 1982 film like never before, as John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score is performed in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen.

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E.T. in Concert