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The Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is among the UK’s finest non-professional orchestras.

The Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is among the UK’s finest non-professional orchestras • High-quality music since 1948 • NEXT CONCERT: Raphael Wallfisch plays Elgar | Holst's 'The Planets' — Sunday 18th October, 3pm Established in 1948, it is Resident Orchestra at Worthing’s celebrated Art Deco Assembly Hall and attracts world-class soloists and enthusiastic audiences. Its highly-regarded profes

sional Music Director is Dominic Grier and its outstanding players are some of the most accomplished in Sussex and the surrounding regions. Please see our website for details of upcoming concerts, or to get in touch if you are interested in joining. Please share and 'like' our FB page to KEEP MUSIC ALIVE in our community!

24/08/2026

🎻✨ FROM FAIRY MAGIC TO SYMPHONIC GLORY ✨🎼
Join us on Sunday 21 March at the Assembly Hall for a programme packed with imagination, romance and breathtaking musical drama.
We welcome exciting violinist Leo Appel for Tchaikovsky's spectacular Violin Concerto, framed by the enchanting overture to Weber's Oberon and crowned by Brahms' glorious Symphony No. 2 - one of the greatest symphonies ever written.
🧚 Weber – Oberon Overture
🎻 Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto
🌞 Brahms – Symphony No. 2
🎼 Leo Appel – Violin
🎼 Dominic Grier – Conductor
📍 Assembly Hall
🗓 Sunday 21 March
⏰ 3.00pm
An afternoon of magic, melody and magnificent orchestral music awaits.

🎟️ https://www.worthingphil.org.uk/
https://wtm.uk/search/?query=wpo

17/08/2026

🌄🎺 MUSIC INSPIRED BY LANDSCAPE, ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY 🎼
Escape into breathtaking musical landscapes on Sunday 7 February at the Assembly Hall.
From the sunlit grandeur of Elgar's In the South to the rugged beauty of Sibelius' First Symphony, this concert celebrates music inspired by place, nature and imagination.
We're also delighted to welcome outstanding horn player Alexei Watkins for Ruth Gipps' magnificent Horn Concerto - a work that's rapidly becoming a modern classic.
🌿 Elgar – In the South
🎺 Gipps – Horn Concerto
❄️ Sibelius – Symphony No. 1
🎼 Alexei Watkins – Horn
🎼 Dominic Grier – Conductor
📍 Assembly Hall
🗓 Sunday 7 February
⏰ 3.00pm
A concert full of colour, drama and unforgettable orchestral storytelling.

🎟️ https://www.worthingphil.org.uk/
https://wtm.uk/search/?query=wpo

10/08/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES! 🎬🎶
Our much-loved Christmas Concert returns on Sunday 13 December at the Assembly Hall - and this year it comes with a magical cinematic twist!
Enjoy festive favourites, sing along with your favourite carols, and relive unforgettable movie moments through some of the greatest film music ever written. With massed choirs, seasonal cheer and music for the whole family, it's the perfect way to celebrate Christmas together.
Featuring:
🎶 Worthing Choral Society
🎶 The Angmering Chorale
🎶 Sompting Village Primary School Choir
🎼 Dominic Grier – Conductor
📍 Assembly Hall
🗓 Sunday 13 December
⏰ 3.00pm
Bring the family - and let the magic begin! 🎅🎬

🎟️ Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Worthing Theatres & Museum (WTM)

03/08/2026

🎹 ROMANTIC PASSION. DAZZLING VIRTUOSITY. SYMPHONIC POWER. 🎼
Our second concert of the season on Sunday 29 November at the Assembly Hall brings together three remarkable masterpieces.
Hear rising star Ryan Sheng, winner of the Coulsdon & Purley Festival, perform Rachmaninov's beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 - one of the most passionate and popular piano concertos ever written.
Alongside Parry's stirring Symphonic Variations and Scriabin's thrilling Second Symphony, this is an afternoon overflowing with rich melodies, breathtaking orchestral colour and dazzling musicianship.
🎹 Ryan Sheng – Piano
🎼 Dominic Grier – Conductor
📍 Assembly Hall
🗓 Sunday 29 November
⏰ 3.00pm
Experience music at its most powerful and inspiring.

🎟️ Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Worthing Theatres & Museum (WTM)

27/07/2026

🎼 OUR 2026–27 SEASON BEGINS IN SPECTACULAR STYLE! ✨
Join us on Sunday 18 October at 3pm for a truly unforgettable opening concert at the Assembly Hall.
We're thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed cellist Raphael Wallfisch for Elgar's deeply moving Cello Concerto, before the orchestra unleashes the breathtaking power of Holst's iconic The Planets. From the wit and energy of Strauss's Till Eulenspiegel to music that spans the stars, this promises to be an afternoon of unforgettable orchestral brilliance.
🌍 Strauss – Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche
🎻 Elgar – Cello Concerto
🪐 Holst – The Planets
🎼 Raphael Wallfisch – Cello
🎼 Dominic Grier – Conductor
📍 Assembly Hall
🗓 Sunday 18 October
⏰ 3.00pm
Don't miss this spectacular start to our new season!

🎟️ Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Worthing Theatres & Museum (WTM)

20/07/2026

📬🎶 Have you got yours yet? Our brand-new 2026–27 Season Brochure is out and about! 🎉
Inside you'll discover another exciting season of unforgettable live music, outstanding guest soloists and inspiring orchestral masterpieces - all at the Worthing Assembly Hall. 🎻✨
In the meantime, there are plenty of ways to stay connected!
🌐 Visit our website for all the latest concert information, news and updates: https://www.worthingphil.org.uk/
🎟️ You can also browse concerts and book tickets via https://wtm.uk/ (WTM).
📱 And don't forget to keep an eye on our social media channels throughout the summer and beyond! We'll be sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses, fascinating stories about the music and composers, soloist spotlights, concert reminders and plenty more as we count down to another fantastic season.
We can't wait to welcome you back to the Assembly Hall this October! ❤️🎼

05/07/2026

🎉👏 A sublime and uplifting end to a sensational and epic season! 👏🎉
What a wonderful way to bring our 2025–26 season to a close last weekend, with Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem. A huge thank you to our audiences, musicians, soloists, singers, volunteers, supporters and everyone who has helped make this such a memorable year. ❤️
Together we've enjoyed an incredible musical journey...
🎭 Shakespeare came vividly to life in our unique collaboration with The Rainbow Shakespeare Company.
🎻 We welcomed outstanding soloists including Charlotte Spruit, Braimah Kanneh-Mason, Paul Gregory and Eden Agranat Meged, alongside unforgettable performances from Brighton16, Worthing Choral Society, The Angmering Chorale and Sompting Village Primary School Choir.
🎼 We explored everything from beloved masterpieces by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Debussy and Berlioz to exciting discoveries including the English premiere of Charlie Barber's Releasing the Sculpture, Chaz Hart's Blue Wave Concerto and long-neglected gems by Parry and Franck.
🎄 Our ever-popular Christmas Concert once again filled the Assembly Hall with festive joy...
🎟️ ...and we're especially grateful for your incredible support, with several concerts selling out and so many new faces joining our audiences throughout the season.
Every applause, every ticket purchased and every word of encouragement helps keep live orchestral music thriving here in Worthing. Thank you for being part of it. 💙
👀 The excitement doesn't stop here...
Our 2026–27 season is just around the corner, and we can't wait to start sharing sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes insights and all the reasons we're so excited about another year of spectacular live music.
Watch this space... 🎶✨
(Photo credit: Keith Tellick)

27/06/2026

🥵 It's been an unusually intense few weeks of heat, and many of us will be glad for a little relief. ☀️➡️🎶

Tomorrow, let the music provide it.

From Beethoven's powerful drama, to Mozart's uplifting sparkle, and the profound comfort and hope of Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem, this is a programme to restore, inspire and move you.

⏳ LAST CALL ⏳

Celebrate the end of our 2025–26 season with us in an unforgettable afternoon of live music. ❤️🎻

📅 Sunday 28 June, 3pm
📍 Worthing Assembly Hall
🎟 Tickets: wtm.uk/search/?query=wpo

26/06/2026

🌟 Soloists: Emily Wenman & Matthew Jelf
Two voices, one unforgettable performance. ✨
Emily Wenman and Matthew Jelf bring depth, colour, and emotion to Brahms’ Requiem - moving seamlessly from intimate moments to soaring, powerful lines.
Emotion. Power. Connection.🤍
📅 Sunday 28th June, 3pm
📍 Worthing Assembly Hall
🎟 Tickets: wtm.uk/search/?query=wpo
🎶

24/06/2026

🕴️ Myth: You have to dress up and sit in silence.
✨ Reality: Wear what makes you comfortable! The music doesn’t judge.
➡️ Relax, enjoy, and let the sound carry you away.

📅 Sunday 28th June, 3pm
📍 Worthing Assembly Hall
🎟 Tickets: wtm.uk/search/?query=wpo

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