BBC Proms 2026: In photos

What a weekend! BBC Proms brought its unique mix of world-class music, bold ideas and brilliant musicians back to Bristol for a third residency.

There was plenty to get stuck into, from the immersive world of Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians, performed by Paraorchestra and Charles Hazlewood, to the full orchestral power of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Adam Hickox, with music by Shostakovich and Rachmaninov.

Over in Lantern Hall, BBC Radio 3’s ‘Round Midnight celebrated the music of John Coltrane with a special live edition, whilst the foyer came alive with performances from emerging talent from the West of England at the BBC Introducing Stage.

Sunday brought two very different Proms to Bristol Beacon. The National Open Youth Orchestra made its Proms debut with a Relaxed Prom celebrating inclusive music-making, featuring the world’s first clarion concerto. Later that day, Anu Komsi and Sakari Oramo marked György Kurtág’s 100th birthday year with Kafka Fragments.

Over at St George’s Bristol, Tenebrae also joined the celebrations with the Proms premiere of Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles.

From landmark works and world-class ensembles to the next generation of musicians, this year’s residency was full of brilliant moments and new discoveries.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for BBC Proms 2026!

Photography by Jessie Myers, Soul Media