Become a Friend

Be at the heart of the Philharmonia

Be part of an engaged community passionate about music, enjoy exclusive benefits and meet the people that make the Philharmonia.

Become a Friend

Being a Friend of the Philharmonia gives you the chance to get closer to one of the world’s great orchestras. Founded in 1945, the Philharmonia is renowned for performances of the highest quality, projects that empower people to engage with orchestral music in our residency communities and beyond, and embracing innovative technology to reach a global audience. Our mission is to create the orchestral experience of the future.

As a Friend, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits and opportunities that put you at the heart of this experience. And with your support, we can continue to share the transformative power of music for many decades to come.

 

Membership circles and benefits

Gift membership

A Friends membership is the perfect gift for the music-lover in your life.

To purchase a Gift Friends membership, please contact the Friends office.

Email friends@philharmonia.co.uk or call 020 7921 3906.

Get in touch to buy

Here to support you

Our dedicated Friends Team is here to support you at all stages of your membership.

We are a group of Philharmonia staff, players and engaged members that look forward to welcoming you to the membership, meeting you at concerts and events, hearing your thoughts and feedback, and helping out with questions and issues anytime.

If you would like to speak to us about becoming a Friend, call our Friends line on 020 7921 3906, weekdays 10am to 5pm, or email us on friends@philharmonia.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Renew your membership

We are so grateful for your continued support of the Philharmonia Orchestra.

If you would like to renew your membership, upgrade, or switch to Direct Debit, you can log in and update your membership online. Please call or email the Friends office if you would like to renew with a donation above our suggested levels, and we would be delighted to arrange this directly with you.

If you prefer to join or renew your membership over the phone, please call 020 7921 3906 or email the Friends Team and we will call you back.

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Frequently asked questions

We've answered some of your most frequently asked questions below. If you have any questions that haven't been answered here, please don't hesitate to contact our Friends team who will be delighted to assist you.

Can I bring my partner or friends?

How do Open Rehearsals work?

How do I meet Philharmonia players?

Terms & Conditions

Philharmonia Friend and Patron Membership Terms and Conditions