Brighton Philharmonic

Brighton Philharmonic The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional orchestra based in Brighton, UK

The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is the city's professional orchestra giving regular concerts at Brighton Dome.

27/08/2026

One month to go! 🎶

Our new season begins on Sunday 27 September with a thrilling afternoon of live music.

We’ll be joined by two brilliant young soloists, pianist Khrystyna Mykhailichenko and violinist Emily Trubshaw, for a programme spanning Gershwin’s jazzy Cuban Overture, Piazzolla’s Primavera Porteña and Rachmaninoff’s dazzling Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, before Janáček’s Sinfonietta brings the concert to a blazing, brassy finale.

📅 Sunday 27 September 2026, 2.45pm
📍 Brighton Dome Concert Hall

Join the Listening Club! 🎶Ahead of each of our concerts this season, Joanna MacGregor will be taking a deeper dive into ...
18/08/2026

Join the Listening Club! 🎶

Ahead of each of our concerts this season, Joanna MacGregor will be taking a deeper dive into the music, giving you a new way to listen before hearing it live.

With visual examples and musical excerpts, The Listening Club is a series of informal, one-hour talks exploring the composers’ intentions, social context and musical motifs to listen out for.

This season’s Listening Clubs:

Rach Pag and Janáček’s Sinfonietta
Friday 18 September, 6pm

Glitter and be Gay (Stravinsky and Mozart)
Thursday 8 October, 6pm

All that Jazz (Dido and Aeneas)
Thursday 12 November, 6pm

Antarctica (Vaughan Williams to Jonny Greenwood)
Thursday 3 December, 6pm

Harmonium (Beethoven and the Sussex Landscape)
Thursday 14 January, 6pm

Women in Music (Bad Girls and Heartbreakers)
Thursday 11 February, 6pm

Birtwistle, Satie & The Firebird
Thursday 11 March, 6pm

Revolutionaries (Beethoven and Jimi Hendrix)
Thursday 22 April, 6pm

📍 Brighton Unitarian Church
🎟️ £10 per Listening Club

Come curious, leave with a new perspective on the music, then hear it come to life in concert.

In just one month, we're launching Brighton Spring! 🌱🎻Meet the newest addition to the Brighton Philharmonic family: Brig...
17/08/2026

In just one month, we're launching Brighton Spring! 🌱🎻

Meet the newest addition to the Brighton Philharmonic family: Brighton Spring, a dynamic new ensemble of exceptional young professional musicians, bringing fresh energy, bold ideas and outstanding performances to audiences across Sussex.

Join us on 17 September for our launch concert at Brighton College, where Brighton Spring is joined by acclaimed accordionist Alise Siliņa for a vibrant programme featuring music by Bach, Debussy, Piazzolla, Steve Reich and more.

Born from the success of BPO's Spring Forwards mentoring scheme, Brighton Spring is all about championing emerging talent, sharing inspiring chamber music, and connecting with communities through concerts, workshops and collaborations.

Be there at the very beginning of an exciting new chapter.

🎟️ Book now via the link in the comments.

13/08/2026

Welcome back Alise Siliņa! 🪗

You might remember spellbinding young accordionist Alise from our Fairytale Christmas concert last December. She's back next month joining Brighton Spring for their debut concert, playing a mix of Steve Reich, Debussy, Piazzolla and more.

📅 Thursday 17 September 2026, 7pm
📍 The Cairns Theatre, Brighton College

Brighton Spring is our brand new chamber ensemble, made up of players from our Spring Forwards scheme. Join us for the start of something special. 💜🎶

Book your tickets now: https://f.mtr.cool/ckgztrslqc

06/08/2026

A glimpse of the extraordinary artists joining us for our new season. ✨

We're thrilled to welcome an incredible line-up of guests including Khrystyna Mykhailichenko, Emily Trubshaw, Alise Siliņa, Milda Daunoraite, Eric Vloeimans, Elizabeth Watts, Bishi, Alistair McGowan, Jacqui Dankworth and Nigel Kennedy. Here's to a season of unforgettable music. 🎶

Tickets are on sale now.

WE. CAN'T. WAIT. 🤩Season 102 is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome you back to Brighton Dome for another unforget...
30/07/2026

WE. CAN'T. WAIT. 🤩

Season 102 is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome you back to Brighton Dome for another unforgettable year of live music.

From Rachmaninoff's dazzling Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini to the power of John Adams' Harmonium, the beauty of Antarctica, and Nigel Kennedy performing Beethoven and Jimi Hendrix, this is a season packed with extraordinary music and world-class artists.

Make it your season with a Full Season Ticket.

🎟️ Book all seven Brighton Dome concerts and receive 20% off.*

One booking. Reserved seating. Seven unforgettable concerts.

Book now and join us for Season 102: https://f.mtr.cool/mlawfiqwsr

*Excludes Dido and Aeneazz (15 November).

22/07/2026

Join us for an unforgettable year of world-class music, extraordinary artists and unforgettable live experiences. 🎶

Experience incredible guest artists, from legendary violinist Nigel Kennedy performing Beethoven and Jimi Hendrix, to actor Alistair McGowan in A Christmas Carol, jazz star Eric Vloeimans, acclaimed singer Jacqui Dankworth, and internationally celebrated pianist Khrystyna Mykhailichenko.

Hear iconic masterpieces including Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Janáček's thrilling Sinfonietta, John Adams' Harmonium, Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet, and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite.

Whether you're discovering orchestral music for the first time or returning to old favourites, there's something for everyone this season.

Save with a Season Ticket and enjoy all seven Brighton Dome concerts with 20% off, or choose any three or more concerts with a Concert Saver and save 15%.

Book now and be part of Brighton's beating heart. Link in comments.

🎻 Beethoven meets Hendrix in a season finale packed with virtuosity, rebellion and raw energy.Classical superstar Nigel ...
17/07/2026

🎻 Beethoven meets Hendrix in a season finale packed with virtuosity, rebellion and raw energy.

Classical superstar Nigel Kennedy joins Joanna MacGregor and BPO for an electrifying evening celebrating two musical revolutionaries: Beethoven and Jimi Hendrix.

From the exhilaration of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto to Kennedy’s fearless Hendrix reimaginings, this promises to be a night of dazzling improvisation, rock-infused energy and boundary-breaking brilliance.

One of the world’s most iconic violinists. One unforgettable finale.

📍 Brighton Dome 🗓 Sunday 25 April 2027, 7:30pm 🎟️ Book now.

15/07/2026

Only a few days to go until our Hymnus Paradisi concert with Brighton Festival Chorus on 18 July!

🎻 Our Principal Viola, Caroline Harrison, will be taking the solo in Herbert Howell's moving Elegy for Viola – hear why the work is so moving for her.

The programme also features music by Vaughan Williams, Walton, Britten and Howells, culminating in the powerful Hymnus Paradisi.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of All Saints Church, Hove, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of music that speaks to the heart, offering solace, hope and moments of extraordinary beauty.

Howells: Hymnus Paradisi:
📍 All Saints Hove
📅 7.30pm, Saturday 18 July 2026
🎟️ Book your tickets today. Link in comments.

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