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
Now on sale: our brand new season at the Royal Festival Hall.
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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Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 with Nobu
Extraordinary pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, an audience favourite known to his many fans as Nobu, makes an eagerly-anticipated return to the Philharmonia.
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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.
Find out moreCelebrating 80
years: a timeline
Discover key moments in the Philharmonia’s
history over the past 80 years.
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Summer highlights
Bold Tendencies: Mozart’s Mass in C minor
We close the 2026 Bold Tendencies season, Euphoria, with Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor.
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Fire in my Mouth with Marin Alsop
A powerful semi-staged elegy honouring the victims of New York’s 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
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Basingstoke: Beethoven’s Fifth with Delyana Lazarova
Our 2026/27 season at The Anvil opens with three of the most iconic pieces of orchestral music.
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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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Philharmonia returns to Mauritius with 75 world-class musicians for 10 Day Festival
Seven large scale symphonic concerts marking 200 years since Beethoven’s death and 50 years of John Williams’ Star Wars.
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2025/26 - our 80th birthday season
Looking back at our special anniversary season of landmark performances, bold collaborations and unforgettable music-making.
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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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The seventh CD release from Philharmonia Records
Available 5 June: Santtu conducts Shostakovich: Moscow, Cheryomushki and Symphony No. 1
Backstage Pass: Philharmonia Chamber Players in Mikkeli
Louisa Tuck, Scott Dickinson and Richard Birchall on chamber music, forgotten composers, and life on tour in Mikkeli.
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