Join the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, their Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth and British soprano Elizabeth Watts for an evening of joyous music to welcome in 2026!
Continue the festive celebrations and let the swirling majesty and uplifting sounds of this traditional Viennese Gala spin you into the New Year with a flourish.
Waltzes, polkas and marches from Johann Strauss II, his family and contemporaries fill this sparkling concert evening, transporting you from your seat in the concert hall to the traditional gala halls of Vienna.
The programme includes Strauss greats the Fledermaus Overture, Thunder and Lightning Polka, Radetzky March and, of course, The Blue Danube.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Mark Wigglesworth Conductor
Elizabeth Watts Soprano
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Programme to include:
Johann Strauss II Fledermaus Overture
Johann Strauss II Accelerations Waltz
Johann Strauss II Fledermaus: Sounds of my Homeland
Johann Strauss II Fledermaus: Adele’s Laughing Song
Johann Strauss II Thunder and Lightning Polka
Johann Strauss II Artist’s Life
Franz Lehar The Merry Widow Overture
Franz Lehar The Merry Widow: Vilja Lied
Franz Lehar Giuditta: My Lips’ Fiery Kiss
Josef Strauss Dynamiden Waltz
Josef Strauss Plappermäulchen Polka
Johann Strauss II The Blue Danube
Johann Strauss I Radetzky March
Format: Reserved seating
Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Did you know patients in the city’s central hospitals can listen to a live broadcast of this concert on Hospital Radio for Bristol? Find more info on how patients can tune in at bhbsradio.com
Performance Times
Doors: 18:30
Start: 19:00
Interval: 19.55
Restart: 20.15
Finish: 21.00
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
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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
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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),
- row Z on the right 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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