The swirling majesty and joyous sounds of the traditional Viennese Gala will see you spinning into the New Year with a flourish!
Merry waltzes, polkas and marches from Johann Strauss II, his family and contemporaries fill this sparkling concert evening that will transport you from your seat in the concert hall all the way into the traditional gala halls of Vienna.
BSO Chief Conductor, Mark Wigglesworth is joined by outstanding British soprano, Elizabeth Watts for an evening of joyous music including Strauss’ greats the Fledermaus Overture, Thunder and Lightning Polka, Radetzky March and, of course, The Blue Danube. This beguiling performance that will ensure a glamorous start to your New Year!
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Mark Wigglesworth Conductor
Elizabeth Watts Soprano
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Format: Reserved seating
Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Performance Times
Doors: 18:30
Start Time: 19:00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Ticket Prices
Premium
Standard: £57.00
Band A
Standard: £50.00
Band B
Standard: £36.00
Band C
Standard: £25.00
Band D
Standard: £15.00
Half price tickets for Under 18s (not applicable on Premium tickets)
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
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Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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London Symphony Orchestra
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Anna Lapwood: The Britton Organ Opening Recital
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Czech Janáček Philharmonic
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
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