This season, we continue to host a dazzling array of orchestral music, presenting some of the UK’s most iconic orchestras alongside international ensembles from the Czech Republic, Poland and Spain.
Our Orchestra in Residence, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, present seven contrasting programmes, and our Associate Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, visit us three times, including a first visit for their acclaimed London Symphony Chorus. The partnership we enjoy with these renowned ensembles includes community and education programmes which ensure the power of music reaches well beyond the confines of the concert hall.
We also greatly anticipate Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The Hallé joining us this season, plus chamber musicians from Manchester Collective performing their unique blend of cutting-edge music and classical masterpieces in Lantern Hall for the first time.
One of the highlights of 2026 will be the unveiling of The Britton Organ, fully restored in its 70th anniversary year and featuring in three concerts this season. Anna Lapwood will perform its opening recital in January, followed by its appearance in Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius (22 April) and Anna Lapwood’s return (17 June) for the organ-themed closing concert with the BSO.
With guest artists including Sir Simon Rattle, Vasily Petrenko, Jennifer Pike, Viktoria Mullova, Mark Wigglesworth, Jess Gillam, Lucy Crowe, Sir Antonio Pappano and Antoine Tamestit, we know the acoustic of Beacon Hall will be put to fantastic use.
Orchestral Ticket Prices
There are five price bands for every concert in the 2025/26 orchestral season: Premium and Bands A – D
Within price bands A-C, there are two types of ticket: Standard and Open Concession.
Exceptions include:
- Anna Lapwood’s Organ Recital – Sun 11 Jan 2026
- Manchester Collective – Fri 5 Dec 2025 & Tue 3 Feb 2026
If you are under 26, there is a fixed ticket price available on a limited number of seats for every concert.
Ticket Offers
2025/26 Orchestral Season Multibuy offer
Take advantage of our 2025/26 Orchestral Season Multibuy offer and save up to 30% on tickets!
Buy 3 concerts save 10%
Buy 4-8 concerts save 20%
Buy 9-11 concerts save 25%
Buy 12+ concerts save 30%
Applies to Standard Price tickets only. To qualify for the discount, tickets for the corresponding number of concerts must be purchased in one transaction.
Manchester Collective multibuy offer
This season we welcome Manchester Collective to Bristol Beacon for the first time. In addition to their visits to us, the shape-shifting ensemble will return to St George’s Bristol for a further concert this autumn.
Catch the engaging performances of the Collective on three occasions in Bristol this autumn/winter, and take advantage of our multibuy discount.
Buy 2 Manchester Collective concerts at Bristol Beacon or St George’s and save 10%
Buy all 3 concerts and save 15%
Group booking offer
Book 10+ tickets for any one concert in the season and save 10%
Book 20+ tickets and save 20%
Please contact Box Office for more information on group booking
Pre-concert Talk
with Jonathan James
Lantern Hall (30 mins)
Free with a concert ticket
Hosted by conductor, music educator, writer and presenter Jonathan James, pre-concert talks are a great way to take a deep dive into the season’s concerts.
With his breadth of expertise and bags of enthusiasm, Jonathan introduces the works being performed, interviews members of the orchestras and demystifies the creative process.
Please check the event page for pre-concert talk start times.
Programme Notes
Artist biographies, credits and performance programme.
This page will be updated on the week of each concert.
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
with Mark Wigglesworth and Sir Stephen Hough
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
with Vasily Petrenko
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
with Mark Wigglesworth and Jess Gillam
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
with Osmo Vänskä and Helena Juntunen
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Manchester Collective & The Marian Consort
Wintering
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
London Symphony Orchestra
with Sir Antonio Pappano and Antoine Tamestit
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Anna Lapwood: The Britton Organ Opening Recital
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Manchester Collective
Sky with the Four Suns
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Czech Janáček Philharmonic
with Daniel Raiskin and Jennifer Pike
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
with Mark Wigglesworth and Clara-Jumi Kang
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
with Mark Wigglesworth and Alexandre Tharaud
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra
with Roberto González-Monjas and Thibaut Garcia
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus
with Sir Antonio Pappano
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Warsaw Philharmonic
with Krzysztof Urbański and Alexandra Dariescu
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
London Symphony Orchestra
with Sir Simon Rattle and Lucy Crowe
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
with Vasily Petrenko
Classical
Orchestral Season 2025/26
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
with Chloé Van Soeterstède and Anna Lapwood
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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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