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Browse Philharmonia concerts and events in London, across the UK and internationally

2026/27 London season

Our brand new season at Royal Festival Hall

2026/27 Bedford season

Concerts at our longest-standing residency

2026/27 Basingstoke season

Orchestral favourites crown our season in Basingstoke

2026/27 Leicester season

See some of classical music's biggest stars at De Montfort Hall

2026/27 Canterbury season

Our home at the Marlowe Theatre

Learn & Take Part

Learn & Take Part

We inspire, excite, empower and engage a broad range of participants

Orchestra Unwrapped

Our long-running programme of concerts for young people

Schools and Music Hubs

We deliver projects and initiatives that support partners’ strategic aims

Talent Development

We nurture and showcase the next generation of artistic talent

Artist in Residence

Every season, we appoint an Artist in Residence to collaborate with our musicians.

Hear and Now

Our award-winning community project uniting adults living with dementia with young people

Get closer to the music

Insight talks, discussions and social events around our concerts.

Our Story

Our Story

Founded in 1945, the Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century

About us

Read the Orchestra's current biography

Our players

Meet our players, 80 outstanding musicians who come from all over the world

Our history

This article, written to mark our 80th anniversary in 2025, reflects on the Philharmonia's history

Titled artists

Meet the conductors and composers who shape our programme and performances

Digital & Immersive

We use technology to connect with new audiences beyond the concert hall

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All contacts for the Philharmonia's administration, and governance information

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Support us

As a registered charity, the Philharmonia relies on funding from a wide range of sources

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American Patrons

The American Patrons of the Philharmonia Foundation support our work across the United States

Philharmonia in Bedford Trust

Support us to secure the future of our residency at Bedford Corn Exchange in perpetuity

Philanthropy

There are many ways that you can donate to help support the Philharmonia's programme

Corporate Partnerships

We are proud to work in partnership with a wide range of businesses across the world

Thank you to our supporters

We are grateful to our Philharmonia family of supporters whose contributions help us make extraordinary music accessible to everyone

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Three Choirs Festival 2026

We return to our residency at the Three Choirs Festival, held in Gloucester this year, for six fantastic concerts.

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Cathedral concert at Three Choirs Festival, seen through a window shaped like a clover

Black lives in music

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