Philharmonia Orchestra
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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London concerts: autumn 2026
Our brand new season at Royal Festival Hall. General booking opens at 10am on 28 April.
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Season highlights
Season Opening Concert: Santtu and Sol Gabetta
Featured Artist Sol Gabetta opens the Philharmonia’s new season with Elgar’s iconic Cello Concerto.
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Bruckner 5 with Herbert Blomstedt
Living legend Herbert Blomstedt returns to the Philharmonia at the age of 99 to conduct Bruckner’s mighty Fifth Symphony.
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Taylor Mac: A 24-decade history of popular music
Acclaimed performance artist Taylor Mac joins the Philharmonia in a Thanksgiving UK premiere of his award-winning show.
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We’re celebrating with…
For first-time bookers at our London season concerts
Celebrating 80
years: a timeline
Discover key moments in the Philharmonia’s
history over the past 80 years.
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Featured events
Forged in Sound: Heavy Metal Orchestrated
Rock and heavy metal anthems and orchestral music collide in this epic show.
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Kavakos conducts Dvořák, Schumann & Brahms
In Leicester and London, Leonidas Kavakos conducts a programme of Romantic repertoire, joined by Kian Soltani in Schumann’s cello concerto.
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Santtu conducts a Strauss extravaganza
In Leicester, Basingstoke and London, Santtu brings our 80th birthday season to a rousing close with a recreation of a concert from the Philharmonia’s illustrious history.
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Our guide to your first visit
Find out more about what to expect in our 60 second beginner’s guide.
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Step Inside the Orchestra: Philharmonia Launches Immersive VR Experience for Young Audiences
Garsington Opera 2026
In the beauty of Wormsley Estate, the Philharmonia return to Garsington Opera to play operas by Strauss, Verdi, and Barry.
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Philharmonia Orchestra announces first half of 2026/27 London season
Explore our autumn concerts at the Royal Festival Hall.
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Three Choirs 2026
We return to our residency at the Three Choirs Festival, held in Gloucester this year, for six fantastic concerts.
Celebrating our 80th birthday at our residencies
To celebrate our 80th birthday season, we’re throwing a party at our residencies!