Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!  It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.  Come celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.  Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.  You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!  This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.  Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme. Dancing may happen throughout this show.

The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship. This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! Their longevity and continued international acclaim are due in no small part to their extraordinary mastery of the Eagles’ distinctive sound. Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more!

Trying To Get The Feeling Again sees Harriet perform new interpretations of her favourite sounds of the ’70s with her live band following the release of her new album of the same name. Including hits by The Carpenters, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Carole King, Barry Manilow, Christopher Cross and more, interlaced with her nostalgic original material. This nostalgic show transports audiences back to the 1970s where they are able to connect with each other through a mutual love of this wonderful music while experiencing all the feelings that this coveted era evokes in us. It is a unique opportunity to hear Harriet perform songs from the era that inspires her most and share the stories behind her connection to the music. An evening not to be missed!

Following their Cadogan Hall debut in 2025, Scala & Kolacny Brothers return with a spectacular celebration of 30 years of musical brilliance with Scala 30 – an unforgettable evening showcasing the world-renowned girls’ choir, under the masterful direction of the Kolacny brothers: conductor Stijn Kolacny and pianist/arranger Steven Kolacny. Prepare to be mesmerised by stunning, unique reinterpretations of iconic pop and rock anthems brought to life through pure, harmonious voices, captivating piano accompaniments, and exquisite visual and choreographic elements. Every note is carefully crafted to surprise, move and inspire you. Scala 30 is a once-in-a-lifetime anniversary tour that promises an evening filled with music, emotion, and breathtaking moments. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration.

Tchaikovsky never held back. He asked for his Fifth Symphony to be performed con desiderio e passione – with desire and passion – and when guest conductor Ben Glassberg joins the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Cadogan Hall we can promise exactly that. With its heartfelt melodies and blazing colours, we love playing Tchaikovsky’s Fifth as much as you love hearing it, and there’s no more stirring way to finish a season packed with music at its most uninhibited. But that’s not all: the evening opens with a delightful new miniature from Composer-in-Association Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away). And Clara-Jumi Kang brings all her world-class insight to Britten’s powerful Violin Concerto, written on the eve of World War II. Strong emotions, stunningly played. “The Britten… had a dazzling performer in Clara-Jumi Kang: dedicated, highly expressive and varied.” Bachtrack

Janet Kay is best known for the Dennis Bovell produced single Silly Games which went to #1 in the UK charts at the start of 1979. Janet kay has also had many other underground hits including Lovin' You, That's What Friends Are For, I Do Love You and more. She has worked with Fatboy Slim, Jackie Mittoo, Aswad, Sly & Robbie and more during her career. Carroll Thompson first found fame with the reggae smash I'm So Sorry and followed this up with more classics such as Hopelessly In Love, Make It With You, Love Won't Let Us Wait, I'm Still Waiting and more. Carroll was lead vocalist and founding member of 1980’s jazz-funk group Floy Joy and she has worked with Sugar Minott, Trevor Walters, Courtney Pine, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Natalie Cole, Maxi Priest, Billy Ocean, Aswad & Mad Professor.

Imagine the voice of heaven itself: music that belongs to eternity yet somehow always feels new. Thomas Tallis’ Spem in alium is a landmark of Renaissance music – a masterpiece that seems to create its own sense of time and space. For more than 50 years, The Tallis Scholars have been the world’s pre-eminent performers of Tallis’ music; this should be extraordinary. “In this acoustic, the famously rich textures were remarkably clear and this was the sort of performance where you could marvel again at Tallis’ remarkable dexterity and cleverness, yet the whole seemed effortless and magical.” Planet Hugill

Celebrated Dutch fortepianist Ronald Brautigam makes his eagerly awaited debut with Ian Page’s award-winning orchestra The Mozartists, performing two of Mozart’s delightful early piano concertos. The programme also includes Mozart’s popular Serenata notturna, scored for the unusual combination of strings and timpani, and the joyfully effervescent Divertimento in D major, K.251, allegedly composed as a 25th birthday present for Mozart’s sister. Ronald Brautigam is one of very few pianists to perform at the highest level on both modern and period instruments. A student of the legendary Rudolf Serkin, he has recorded all of Mozart’s concertos and sonatas, as well as those by Haydn and Beethoven. “What is consistently compelling about these performances is the way Brautigam and his instrument allow us to look under the bonnet of the music.” Gramophone 6.15pm: Pre-concert talk Conductor Ian Page discusses the evening’s repertoire (in the auditorium, free to ticket holders)

“I’m not braggin’ but I’m a dragon!” A roaring, soaring musical for brave little dragons everywhere! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to life in this delightful musical for children. Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He’s also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet, so that he can finally win a golden star? This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe with beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and adults alike. “A bright colourful musical to capture the magic of theatre” What’s Good to Do Performance times: Sunday 2: 10.30am (opening performance) Mondays: 10.30am & 1pm Wednesday 5 & 19: 10.30am Thursdays & Fridays: 10.30am & 1pm Saturdays & Sundays: 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm Access performances: Relaxed: Sunday 9 August, 3.30pm BSL: Sunday 16 August, 3.30pm Most suitable for ages 3+, but all ages welcome! Babes in arms (children under 2 years of age) are permitted to share a seat with each full-paying adult. Children aged 2 years or more will require a paid ticket and seat. Booster seats are available on request (Stalls only). Relaxed Performance Sunday 9 August, 3.30pm This special show is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for everyone, especially those with Autism Spectrum Conditions, sensory and communication disorders, learning disabilities, or anyone who prefers a more relaxed theatre experience. Feel free to move around the auditorium and make noise whenever you need to. We’ve made some gentle adjustments to the performance, such as reducing loud sounds and flashing lights, and keeping the house lights at a low level throughout the show. If you need a break, a quiet room is available for you to use. To help you prepare, a Visual Story is available in advance. Before the show starts, our cast will introduce themselves and their characters, along with some examples of sounds and props you’ll see and hear during the performance. After a brief pause, the magic will begin! Peppermint Breath – learn the dance and sing-along! Thursday 13 August, immediately after the 1pm show Duration: 15–20 minutes

Featuring the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, Jazz At The Philharmonic and more, performed by the 17-piece Pete Long Orchestra. 1956 was an excellent year for jazz with many fantastic albums released – in this concert we’ll be revisiting five of the very best – Ella Fitzgerald‘s Cole Porter Songbook, Count Basie‘s April in Paris and The Atomic Mr Basie, Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle‘s magnificent Songs for Swinging Lovers. Plus Duke Ellington at Newport – his live album that captured the jazz highlight of the year when his orchestra made a dramatic comeback with a stunning performance that featured the extraordinary Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue. In addition, we’ll give you a taste of Jazz at The Philharmonic, which in the 1950s brought the finest American swing and be-bop stars to the world. Pete Long directs his big band, Iain Mackenzie sings Sinatra, Vimala Rowe sings Ella, and there are a few extra 1950s surprises along the way.

With record sales exceeding 30 million albums worldwide, award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Leee John – of the unforgettable ’80s crossover soul, jazz, and funk pioneers Imagination – returns to the live stage in 2026. The Peace, Love & Light Tour offers an extraordinary musical journey, celebrating Leee’s timeless hits and magnetic stage presence. Over a remarkable 40+ year career, he has captivated audiences with classics such as ‘Just an Illusion’, ‘Body Talk’, ‘Music and Lights’, ‘Flashback’, and ‘In the Heat of the Night’, alongside acclaimed solo music work. As a solo artist, Leee has collaborated with international talents including Damon Albarn & Gorillaz, Bill Sharpe (Shakatak), Mark King & Mike Lindup (Level 42), Friðrik Karlsson (Mezzoforte), and Latin Grammy winner Jorge Vercillo. Recently, he has been creating new music with jazz legend Elaine Delmar, DDG Project and Chicago dance powerhouse Byron Stingily/Ten City, with releases planned for 2026. Continuing to tour globally, Leee has shared the stage with icons such as The Jacksons, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Incognito. Honoured with a UK Lifetime Achievement Award and a Humanitarian Award in France, he remains a true ambassador of music, love, and compassion. An unforgettable live celebration of one of Britain’s most enduring and iconic musical voices.

Jean-Philippe Rio-Py, known to the world as RIOPY, is a pianist and multi-instrumentalist composer with over a billion streams, sold-out concerts across continents, collaborations with the likes of Lana Del Rey, and a catalogue of albums that have topped the classical charts. But beneath the numbers lies something far more human: a story of resilience, survival, and a man who has discovered sound as a vessel for healing. 2026 marks the release of RIOPY’s fifth album Be Love - an appeal born out of the artist’s awe-inspiring journey of rediscovery and defiance, and a refusal to let fear or illness silence him. “It’s called Be Love because that’s the only thing that matters. Be love. And if we all love, then everything is fine,” he says simply. Be Love will see RIOPY sing for the very first time on a release. The composer-instrumentalist has utilised numerous ways to produce sound, just never his own voice. “I had this compulsion, this need to use my voice, because I think it’s one of the biggest fears I’ve had through my life. But it’s something I really enjoy doing.” He shares, “I started just whispering... it’s not a new me, it’s just an expansion of what I do. It felt right, because I needed to do this.” Presented by Serious. 5+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra ends its 2025-26 season at Cadogan Hall in style, with an evening of art and romance. The concert opens with Berlioz’s Hungarian March, a spirited piece derived from a popular folk tune that was originally part of his dramatic legend, The Damnation of Faust. Pianist Radu-Gabriel Stoica is the soloist for Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, an emotional tour-de-force which needs no introduction. To end the evening, the Orchestra performs Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Each movement, masterfully orchestrated by Ravel, depicts a different scene or portrait, ranging from a bustling market to the Great Gates of Kiev.

Pianist and composer Eric Christian has forged a musical universe where emotion meets elegance, and every melody tells a story. Rooted in classical tradition yet infused with cinematic sensitivity, his music invites listeners to pause, feel, and dream. After captivating audiences worldwide through his published scores – over 100,000 sold across 200 countries – Christian now brings his art to the stage in a rare series of concerts in Istanbul, Paris, and London in October. These three cities, each central to his creative journey, host evenings of introspection and inspiration, blending timeless romanticism with the expressive power of contemporary piano composition. A student of Berklee College of Music and a lifelong admirer of composers from Liszt to Ravel, Eric Christian continues to draw from both his European influences and his New York roots to craft music that transcends borders. For Christian, the stage is more than a place of performance – it is a space of connection. “I still believe you can change the world with a melody,” he says. You’re invited to experience just that. Doors 6pm. Stage times to be announced.

Rimma Sushanskaya continues her symphonic series, offering an evening of soaring romanticism, featuring beloved works by Smetana, Bruch and Rachmaninov. The programme begins with Bedřich Smetana’s vivid tone poem, Vltava (The Moldau), which traces the river’s journey from its source to its powerful climax in Prague. The journey continues with Max Bruch’s lyrical Violin Concerto No. 1, celebrated for its dramatic expression and rich melodies, performed by the acclaimed soloist Coco Tomita. The evening concludes with Sergei Rachmaninov’s glorious Second Symphony. This titanic symphony is a musical monument to love and loss, defined by its sumptuous melodies, expansive sound, and profound emotional depth. The symphony’s sheer scale is an immersive and unforgettable experience.

Support to be announced. In 1972, Graham Gouldman co-founded 10cc, a band that achieved a series of Top 10 hits, including three Number One singles ‘Rubber Bullets’, ‘I’m Not In Love’, and ‘Dreadlock Holiday’, among others. It’s the enduring appeal of these tracks, along with Graham’s passion for performing acoustic versions, that inspired the creation of Heart Full of Songs. The show features many 10cc classics alongside ‘Bridge to Your Heart’ (from Graham’s time with Wax) and hits he wrote for The Yardbirds (‘For Your Love’, ‘Heart Full of Soul’), Herman’s Hermits (‘No Milk Today’) and The Hollies (‘Bus Stop’, ‘Look Through Any Window’), along with tracks from his latest critically acclaimed solo album, I Have Notes. Graham’s last visit to Cadogan Hall in 2025 was a sell-out, and tickets were highly sought-after. Early booking strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Stacey Kent is an American jazz singer in the mold of the greats, with a legion of fans and a host of honors and awards including a Grammy nomination, and most recently, the Prix Ella Fitzgerald from the Montreal Jazz Festival. With Platinum and Gold-selling albums that have reached a series of chart-topping positions, and over half a billion Spotify streams, she has garnered a huge international audience with her delicately nuanced interpretations of standards, chanson, Bossas, and originals. Her unique multilingual repertoire includes originals written by the Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro in collaboration with her saxophonist/producer/composer/arranger husband, Jim Tomlinson. Their first song, The Ice Hotel, won first prize in the jazz category of the International Songwriting Competition. Stacey has also recorded with Brazilian legends Marcos Valle, Roberto Menescal, and Danilo Caymmi, as well as the celebrated French string quartet, the Quatuor Ébène. Kent’s new album, A Time for Love, will be released in October 2025. It will reprise her trio collaboration with pianist Art Hirahara and Jim Tomlinson, in an eclectic collection of songs. Presented by Serious. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

Christmas music couldn’t feel more at home than at the cosy Cadogan Hall – located in the heart of London’s most exquisite borough, Chelsea. The winter season sees the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra don woolly white beards and bobbled hats to bring you a sackful of festive orchestral delights. Conductor Stephen Bell and two guest vocalists make for the perfect Christmas elves as they magic up some Yuletide spirit with blazing brass fanfares, enchanting croons under the Christmas tree, Christmas chart-toppers old and new, and sing-along carols with a resounding ‘five gold rings’ from the entire Hall guaranteed… you won’t want to say that you missed our Christmas Cracker. Recommended age: 7+

For one night only, the shadows, swagger, and cinematic pulse of espionage explode onto the stage. Featuring brand-new compositions inspired by the 007 franchise, alongside legendary excerpts from classic spy-movie scores, the evening reimagines the spy-score tradition with flair. Expect sweeping nods to the big, brassy orchestration of the ’50s and ’60s, vintage espionage energy, and the unmistakable fingerprint of These Crooked Fingers on every note. These Crooked Fingers is an unconventional orchestra and creative collective. They’re a bold ensemble of composers and performers who blur the line between authorship and performance to create something entirely their own. This concert at Cadogan Hall is their most ambitious yet – an orchestral journey built around a shared love of film, character, and dramatic sound. Focused on atmosphere, storytelling, and rich cinematic texture, this one-night-only experience brings together beloved spy-movie themes from across the decades, woven seamlessly with original works crafted exclusively for this performance. Step into the soundtrack of the ultimate spy adventure – where vintage allure meets a modern edge. Sophisticated. Mysterious. Unmistakably Crooked.

Additional performance added – by popular demand Celebrating the early years of Phil Collins at the helm of Genesis (1976-80): the iconic tracks, the signature drum duets, and the 1978 Mirrors tour. And Then There Was… Phil celebrates the most impactful artist and performer of our times, showcasing Genesis’ incredible prog-rock repertoire, including some of the band’s early hits such as ‘Follow You, Follow Me’ and classic tracks from A Trick of the Tail, Wind & Wuthering, And Then There Were Three and Duke albums. In its biggest and most daring production yet, The Musical Box, true to its reputation as a time machine, delivers an authentic live musical experience for hardcore fans and intrigued people alike, with this long-awaited and well-deserved homage to Phil Collins. “They’re not a tribute band, they have taken a period and are faithfully reproducing it in the same way that someone would do a theatrical production” Phil Collins Early booking recommended.

An evening of majestic, joy-filled Beethoven to celebrate Cyprus’ Presidency of the European Union. Young virtuoso Anna Avramidou takes centre stage in the uplifting Choral Fantasy, then Marios Papadopoulos leads the orchestra, exceptional vocal soloists and Crouch End Festival Chorus in a triumphant performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

Join the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in swing music history: the incomparable Nat King Cole. Enjoy timeless classics such as Mona Lisa, Let’s Face the Music and Dance and L-O-V-E lovingly brought back to life by the instrumentalists and vocalists of this sensational 30-piece orchestra – one of the few UK jazz ensembles to feature a string section. This is not a tribute show, but rather a vibrant celebration of Nat King Cole’s life and music; a journey through the great man’s repertoire, from the intimate trio recordings he made early in his career to the later luscious orchestral work with arrangers such as Nelson Riddle and Gordon Jenkins. Compèred by musical director and conductor Mike Paul-Smith, the performance blends anecdotes from Nat King Cole’s life with recreations of some of his greatest recordings, as well as original arrangements of other classics penned by members of the orchestra. The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK’s leading swing ensembles with performance credits including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the London Jazz Festival, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Twinwood Festival. Join them for this one-of-a-kind celebration of a true musical legend in 2026. Programme Includes:
Mona Lisa, When I Fall In Love, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, L-O-V-E, and many more! Performers: Down for the Count Orchestra, Mike Paul-Smith, conductor, Marvin Muoneké, vocals, and further guest vocalists to be announced.

The concert opens with Vaughan Williamss much-loved Fantasia on Greensleeves gentle, nostalgic, and instantly recognisable, evoking the sound world of English folk song.

Conducted by Rimma Sushanskaya, the National Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of soaring romanticism, featuring three of the most beloved works in the orchestral repertoire.

A regular highlight of Christmas in Chelsea, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns for its annual performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack, which famously includes the song made so famous by Aled Jones: ‘Walking in the Air’. The concert also features Britain’s favourite bear in Paddington Bear’s First Concert – a charming piece for narrator and orchestra that sees the lovable scamp rescued from Paddington station by the Brown family and taken to a live concert! This concert is the perfect antidote to panto and a wonderful Christmas treat for all the family. This performance is family-friendly. Babes in arms (children up to 2 years of age) are permitted to share a seat with each full-paying adult; children aged two years or more will require a paid ticket and seat. Booster seats are available on request (Stalls only, limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis).

Following a sold-out 2025 performance at Cadogan Hall, a symphony of Kate Bush, an orchestral celebration of This Woman’s Work returns by overwhelming popular demand. The world‑renowned ensemble Cloudbusting – The Music of Kate Bush joins forces with more than 40 musicians from the West London Sinfonia for this very special event. Spanning the full breadth of Kate Bush’s extraordinary career, the programme brings to life original arrangements by luminaries including Michael Kamen, Michael Nyman, and Andrew Powell, while reimagining other iconic songs with the power and colour of orchestral voices. Don’t miss the chance to experience what will undoubtedly be the ultimate live celebration of This Woman’s Work. Please note, this performance celebrates the music of Kate Bush – the artist herself will not be present or performing.

Serving as the grand finale of the National Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season, the performance is led by esteemed conductor Rimma Sushanskaya and features acclaimed violinist Mathilde Milwidsky as the evening’s soloist. It seems fitting that on this Remembrance Sunday, 2026, the National Symphony Orchestra’s concert series at the Cadogan Hall should conclude with a great English work intimately connected with this annual act of memorial, when those who laid down their lives in service for this country are remembered. Nimrod, the ninth of the 14 variations which comprise Sir Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, became a feature of the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall in 1920, the year of its inauguration, and one could scarcely imagine any other piece of music which complements the solemnity and dignity of the occasion so perfectly. The programme opens with the pastoral beauty of Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves, an evocative arrangement that captures the essence of the English countryside.

The concert opens with Vaughan Williams's much-loved Fantasia on Greensleeves - gentle, nostalgic, and instantly recognisable, evoking the sound world of English folk song.

Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Calamity Jane), one of the UK’s most beloved musical theatre stars, is set to light up Cadogan Hall with her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert – an evening of music and storytelling. Audiences are invited to experience Carrie as never before. With her unmistakable voice and spellbinding storytelling, she will illuminate Cadogan Hall’s space. From intimate, heartfelt moments to soaring, show-stopping numbers, this is a rare chance to witness one of the West End’s brightest stars in an atmosphere of pure magic. Carrie will guide audiences on a journey, revealing the hidden histories and spirits that hide behind the curtain. Listen to this musical theatre star sing songs from her expansive repertoire, as well as brand-new renditions never heard before. This autumn, enjoy an unforgettable evening of transcendental theatre. Join Carrie Hope Fletcher as a true generational talent unveils the secrets, stories, and spirits of the stage, unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Very limited ‘Meet & Greet’ tickets available – see below for details.

Progressive Jazz Rock Legends Colosseum will be on the road again with a new line-up consisting of original frontman Chris Farlowe, guitarist Clem Clempson and bassist Mark Clarke. Formed in 1968 by Jon Hiseman and Dick Heckstall-Smith after leaving the Graham Bond Organization and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Colosseumreleased their debut LP Those Are About To Die Salute You in 1969. Later the same year they became the first act to release an LP, Valentyne Suite, on the collectible Vertigo record label who went on to release records by Black Sabbath and Status Quo amongst others. Colosseum went on to release a further two LP's before splitting in 1971. Band members went on to join bands such as Humble Pie, Atomic Rooster, Greenslade and more.

An Evening of Musical Stories celebrates the 90th anniversary of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf in a gala concert supporting Brass for Africa – the charity transforming young lives through music in Uganda, Rwanda, and Liberia. Actor Hugh Bonneville narrates this much-loved tale, bringing its characters to life with warmth, wit, and storytelling flair. The piece is conducted by Gabriel Prokofiev, the composer’s grandson, offering a unique personal connection to this timeless work. The London Musici, under Mark Stephenson, also performs Prokofiev’s effervescent ‘Classical’ Symphony, brimming with elegance and charm. Distinguished baritone Patrick Dow joins the programme, bringing expressive artistry and a fresh contemporary voice. Musicians from Brass for Africa share joyful musical stories, highlighting music’s power to inspire and uplift communities. Blending orchestral music, narration, and social impact, this promises to be a memorable evening for music-lovers and newcomers alike. All profits support Brass for Africa. (subject to professional availability) Recommended age: 7+

Toast is the No. 1 celebration of Bread and one of the top live acts of its kind in the world! “Bread virtually invented soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits – ‘Make It With You’, ‘If’, ‘Baby I’m-a Want You’, and ‘Everything I Own’ – remain staples on lite-rock radio.” Rolling Stone Throughout their career, Bread scored 13 hits on Billboard’s Top 100. Today, the two surviving members of Bread, David Gates and Robb Royer, are happily retired, enjoying family life and the legacy of their incredible music. Enter Toast – The Ultimate Bread Experience – dedicated to keeping the timeless sound and spirit of Bread alive. With astonishing accuracy and warmth, Toast recreates the lush harmonies and smooth stylings that made Bread unforgettable. Audiences rave about how remarkably close their live performances sound to the era’s treasured recordings. Toast takes you on a nostalgic journey through songs that stir the heart and lift the soul – from tender ballads to feel-good classics that will have you on your feet. Combined with the enduring magic of Bread’s music, this concert will ‘rise’ to the occasion and be a night to treasure. Recommended age: 7+

From the dim lights of New York City jazz clubs to the glimmering marquees of old Hollywood, the Great American Songbook has illuminated some of the world’s most romantic and glamorous places. This Valentine’s Day, take a trip with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and be transported to a time when dance halls swelled with swing rhythms and love songs floated out of theatres late into the evening. Lush orchestral arrangements meet heart-melting melodies, popularised by great performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett and Judy Garland, including: ‘So in Love’, ‘Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye’, ‘My Funny Valentine’, ‘The Way You Look Tonight’, ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’, ‘It Had to Be You’, ‘A Fine Romance’, ‘The Lady is a Tramp’, and more. Showstopping soloists Sumudu Jayatilaka and Iain Mackenzie and sparkling conductor Richard Balcombe will bring the music to life. Romantic, elegant and full of familiar melodies, this is the perfect excuse to spend time with the special people in your life, enjoying classic songs and music that have defined love for generations.

Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams is one of Americana’s defining voices, renowned for songs that fuse poetic storytelling with raw emotional power. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she grew up in a ‘culturally rich, economically poor’ environment and spent years playing in hardscrabble clubs, which shaped a body of work that feels both intimate and epic. Her breakthrough self-titled album became a touchstone for the emerging Americana movement, while 1998’s Car Wheels on a Gravel Road earned her her first Grammy as a performer and secured her place as a major American songwriter. In recent years, albums such as West and Blessed have deepened her reputation for southern Gothic lyricism shot through with resilience and light, leading to expansive double albums Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone and The Ghosts of Highway 20, both greeted with widespread acclaim. Her 2020 release, Good Soul Better Angels, a searing and timely collection, drew two Grammy nominations and prominent coverage across the US media landscape. Inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame in 2021, Lucinda Williams remains a magnetic live performer, bringing her distinctive voice, uncompromising honesty and richly crafted songs to the Cadogan Hall stage. Recommended age: 14+ (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult) Doors 6pm. Please check back nearer the time for stage times.

A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother-and-sister duo. This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in popular music, selling over 100 million albums and singles. This brand-new show features the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley, with Musical Director Phil Aldridge leading The Carpenters Story Band as they re-create Richard Carpenter’s original orchestral arrangements. Featuring all of the Carpenters’ hit songs, including ‘Close To You’, ‘Top of the World’, ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’, ‘Rainy Days & Mondays’, ‘Goodbye to Love’, and many more! “Exceptional vocal and great musicianship” Evening Standard All tickets are priced at £36.50. Book early to secure the best seats. Accessible seating: please note that at some events, audience members seated around and in front of you may stand or dance in their seats.

Following a jubilant debut in 2025, Craig Martin’s Classic Albums Live returns to the UK to perform ‘note for note, cut for cut’ Led Zeppelin II, plus a bonus set of Zeppelin hits, promising an unforgettable experience for rock enthusiasts. Classic Albums Live‘s reputation as the premier destination for live album recitals has been solidified over the past 23 years across North America and now offers UK audiences the opportunity to experience the pure essence of the music, performed by world-class musicians, with every note faithfully reproduced live on stage. No dressing up, no gimmicks – just the album performed with precision and passion. “Performing in the UK adds a ‘coming home’ feel to Zeppelin II. We are going to pay this album the ultimate respect and perform it note for note, cut for cut.” Craig Martin Accessible seating: please note that audience members seated around and in front of you may stand or dance in their seats. Recommended age: 7+

Since its inception, the RCM Junior Department has offered advanced training at the highest level to young musicians aged 8–18, nurturing its students with individually tailored programmes of one-to-one instrumental, voice and composition lessons, supported by chamber music, orchestral, choral and musicianship classes. Many former RCMJD students are now leading and influential figures in the music industry. Tonight’s concert features two of the RCMJD’s elite performing groups, playing works by Ives, Anna Clyne, Prokofiev, Glinka, and Stravinsky.

The London premiere of a cinematic masterpiece transformed! Grammy-nominated composer Michael Shapiro‘s thrilling score turns a horror classic into a contemporary cinematic event. One of the earliest sound films, James Whale’s legendary 1931 movie Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff, had dialogue but no music. Shapiro’s critically acclaimed score marries the original film with live orchestra, creating a haunting emotional landscape and significantly enhancing the film’s dramatic power. Commissioned in 2001, it has been presented in over 75 sold-out productions worldwide. Now this unforgettable theatrical experience comes to Cadogan Hall, with the composer himself conducting the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra alongside each screening. Each performance (3.30pm and 7pm) includes a unique Q&A with the composer and Sara Karloff, Boris Karloff’s only child, hosted by author, critic and film historian Pamela Hutchinson. “Shapiro has a rare melodic gift.” The New York Times “Michael’s score is absolutely magnificent. It provides deeper levels of emotion and a haunted feel to the film for modern audiences.” Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff’s daughter) Age guidance: the British Film Institute rates Frankenstein ‘PG’ (parental guidance recommended for minors).

Ballet Nights New Futures is a celebration of what’s next for dance, marking a landmark moment for the sector, offering a rare, joined-up view of training, the aspiration of youth, and professional possibility. Featuring students from The Royal Ballet School, English National Ballet School, Central School of Ballet, Rambert School, Elmhurst Ballet School, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and Northern School of Contemporary Dance, the show brings students from the UK’s leading ballet and contemporary vocational programmes together on one stage for the first time. Performing works from acclaimed choreographers, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Sir David Bintley, Ashley Page OBE, and Hofesh Shechter OBE, among others, each school is also introduced by its own Head and Artistic Director, giving you a distinct flavour of the full breadth of today’s UK dance training ecology. Alongside this exceptional cohort, we proudly present our Ballet Nights Young Ambassador for Indonesia 2026, reinforcing Ballet Nights’ commitment to international exchange and future-facing opportunity. Age guidance: children aged 5+ accompanied by an adult at all times are welcome.

Tchaikovskys elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaikovsky transports the evening to the magical halls of snowy Tsarist Russia with a regal waltz from his ballet Sleeping Beauty. The evening reaches its climax with the famous Blue Danube Waltz, not only proving the crowning jewel of a fabulous nights worth of music, but the coronation of Johann Strauss II as the master of the Viennese waltz.

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you! London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart – some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan Tutti and so much more. Presented by Candlelight with some of the country’s greatest opera singers in the stunning setting, this truly is an evening not to be missed!

Our precious concert in a 19th century church in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington. Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga «Lord of the Rings» films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed. Performed by the modern orchestra Mystery Ensemble, the virtuoso playing of the musicians will instantly transport you to a distant fantasy world with elves, hobbits and dwarves! Music loved by millions of people gives you goosebumps.

Tom Gilbey is an award-winning wine expert, marathon-runner, and now author, with a career that has seen him taste, sell, spill and celebrate wine for over 30 years. He first caught the wine bug as a child, roaming around his grandfather’s château in Bordeaux, and by 23 he was already making the stuff himself. Since then, he’s done just about everything in wine - from winemaker to merchant to now running his own company, Tom Gilbey Wine. Tom’s mission has always been simple: to get people drinking better wine without needing to remortgage their house. After being shoved into an ice bath by his son Fred (to prove just how cold white wine should be), Tom stumbled into viral fame. His videos, demonstrating equal parts passion, humour and common sense, have been seen by millions, and his online community now tops 850,000 followers worldwide. With his trademark mix of enthusiasm, knowledge and mischief, Tom has carved out a new role as the most entertaining, refreshing voice in wine today: proving, once and for all, that wine should be about joy, not jargon.

Cadogan Hall’s unmissable regular comedy show returns, as June’s show is headlined by the incomparable Simon Amstell, and featuring Kerry Godliman, plus an incredible supporting line-up. Simon Amstell is a comedian, presenter, screenwriter and director. His stand-up special Set Free is available on Netflix. As a presenter, Simon has fronted hugely popular programmes such as Channel 4’s Popworld and Never Mind The Buzzcocks for BBC 2. Simon’s feature film, Benjamin, premiered at the London Film Festival and was released internationally to widespread critical acclaim. His debut film, the vegan mockumentary Carnage, aired on BBC iPlayer. He regularly performs at festivals and comedy clubs across the UK, and has sold out tours and residencies in the UK, US and Australia. With her straight-talking charm and quick wit, Kerry Godliman is celebrated as one of the UK’s best performers as both a stand-up comedian and actor. She’s best known for her appearances on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, The Royal Variety Performance and 8 Out of 10 Cats. A regular on BBC Radio 4, Kerry has made appearances on The News Quiz, The Now Show, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Just a Minute, as well as her own series, Kerry’s List. Kerry also hosts the hit podcast series Memory Lane with comedy pal Jen Brister, and narrates the chart-topping Stolen Hearts podcast series for which she received a nomination for Best Podcast Host at The Ambies. Kerry has earned critical acclaim for her roles in After Life, Whitstable Pearl, Call the Midwife, Derek, Trigger Point, and Adult Material, and will star in the This Is Spinal Tap sequel. Stephen Bailey is an award‑winning comedian, actor and presenter known for his sharp wit and warm northern charm. His 2025 TV appearances include BBC One’s Blankety Blank, The Celebrity Inner Circle, Sorry I Didn’t Know, Channel 5’s Celebrity Puzzling and Sally Lindsay’s Big Christmas Quiz, plus filming for Comic Relief x Morning Live. He has featured twice on Live at the Apollo and appeared on Would I Lie To You?, Celebrity Mastermind, House of Games, CelebAbility, Roast Battle and Love Island: Aftersun. Multi-talented, award-winning comedian and writer, Toussaint Douglass, is one of comedy’s most exciting names. Harnessing his neurodivergence, his innovative brand of oddball comedy mixes the personal with the political whilst adding a uniquely absurdist slant to brilliant comic effect. His rising profile includes TV appearances on Comedians Giving Lectures, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Late Night Mash, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Outsiders. As a writer, he’s contributed to The Russell Howard Hour, Dead Ringers, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Have I Got News For You. His acclaimed 2025 Edinburgh Fringe debut earned major nominations and sold‑out shows. ★★★★★ Broadway Baby. Kyrah Gray is a charismatic comedian, actress and presenter whose rapid rise began in 2019. She has performed on Comedy Central Live, BBC 1Xtra’s Comedy Gala, Sky’s Gagging for It and her own Comedy Central series Dating Horror Stories. Her online sketches have amassed over 20 million views, and she has starred in Netflix’s YouTube sketch What Would You Do? and multiple Channel 4 series. She has also written for Bad Education and Rosie Jones’ Out of Order, while developing her own projects. Comedy at Cadogan Hall is our regular mixed bill comedy night. Our beautiful auditorium is a unique and intimate space to see big household names as well as the best emerging talent. The first show was headlined by Sara Pascoe, and since then our stage has been graced by Ed Gamble, Dylan Moran, Lucy Beaumont, Nish Kumar, Kemah Bob, John Robins, Bridget Christie, Sam Campbell, Richard Herring, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang and Desiree Burch, to name a few. This event is presented by Cadogan Hall with Berk’s Nest, the award-winning live comedy production company behind shows from Nick Mohammed, Catherine Cohen, Sophie Duker, and many more. Line-ups, including headliners, are subject to change. Refunds will not be offered in the event of line-up changes. Recommended age: 14+.

The first in a landmark series of four concerts marking the bicentenary of Beethoven (1770–1827), all performed by the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Featured artists Elizabeth Sombart, piano, and conductor Michalis Economou return following sell-out performances with the RPO at Cadogan Hall in 2025 and 2026.

The second in a landmark series of four concerts marking the bicentenary of Beethoven (1770–1827), all performed by the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Featured artists Elizabeth Sombart, piano, and conductor Michalis Economou return following sell-out performances with the RPO at Cadogan Hall in 2025 and 2026.

The third in a landmark series of four concerts marking the bicentenary of Beethoven (1770–1827), all performed by the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Featured artists Elizabeth Sombart, piano, and conductor Michalis Economou return following sell-out performances with the RPO at Cadogan Hall in 2025 and 2026.

The last in a landmark series of four concerts marking the bicentenary of Beethoven (1770–1827), all performed by the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The City of London Choir joins forces with the RPO for a performance of the mighty Missa Solemnis as the series finale. Daniel Hyde conducts.

Joy Woods, Broadway’s hottest rising star, comes to London this summer ready to light up the stage in her brand-new solo concert. After making her UK debut in the highly anticipated Songs For A New World 20th-anniversary concert opposite fellow Broadway legends Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess and Jordan Fisher, she returns to the UK to dazzle audiences with her powerhouse voice and captivating presence. Woods is renowned for her performances as Catherine Parr in Six (her Broadway debut), Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Middle Allie in The Notebook, and, most recently, Louise in Gypsy which garnered her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She returns to the Broadway stage this autumn to star in Galileo, a new rock musical, at the Shubert Theatre. You won’t want to miss this electric evening of sincere storytelling, show-stopping vocals, and infectious energy. Join Joy at Joy Woods – Live in Concert at Cadogan Hall this June. Very limited ‘Meet & Greet’ tickets available (see below) Book early to avoid disappointment.

The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra continue its season at Cadogan Hall with conductor James Blair and award-winning soprano Lorna McLean in an all-Wagner programme, exploring some of the most powerful moments from the composer’s operatic masterpieces. The concert begins with the Overture to Tannhäuser, where noble chorales and surging drama set the tone for the evening. This is followed by the Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, music of extraordinary intensity and longing that remains among Wagner’s most profound creations. The second half is devoted to scenes from Götterdämmerung, the monumental conclusion to the Ring cycle. Siegfried’s Rhine Journey unfolds with grandeur, while Siegfried’s Funeral Music brings solemn weight and tragedy. The evening culminates in Brünnhilde’s Immolation scene, a blazing and transcendent finale that brings Wagner’s epic saga to its dramatic and emotional close.

This terms trip to experience live classical music in London features performances of three well-known works. The concert opens with Berliozs Hungarian March, a spirited piece derived from a popular folk tune that was originally part of his dramatic legend,The Damnation of Faust. Pianist Radu-Gabriel Stoica is the soloist for RachmaninovsPiano Concerto No. 2, an emotional tour-de-force which needs no introduction. To end the evening, the Orchestra performs Modest Mussorgskys Pictures at an Exhibition. Each movement, masterfully orchestrated by Ravel, depicts a different scene or portrait, ranging from a bustling market to the Great Gates of Kiev. Tickets are 36.50 including travel. Written by Mr Derrick.

How can it be you have spent a whole ten minutes staring at a banana? Why do you always do stuff like that? Why do you never do the other really great things where it’s much, much better - and afterwards you don’t want to saw off your own face and post it back to yourself with not quite enough stamps? Also, learn how to make breakfast not even knowing you are out of bed. Diagnose the mirror, reason with the mice and boil yoghurt blindfolded. Enjoy the fruits of hurtling cognitive decline and your neighbour’s sprawling ghastliness, absence of humanity and so, so much more. These times have not been easy. We Got This is the brand new show from BAFTA and Perrier award winning comedian Dylan Moran. It promises to be a joyously furious romp through the frustration and folly of modern day life.

A distinguished gathering of musicians and singers join together to celebrate the life and legacy of Ronald Corp OBE, the much-loved British composer, conductor and Anglican priest, who died in May 2025. Ronald Corp founded New London Orchestra, New London Children’s Choir and was Musical Director of Highgate Choral Society and The London Chorus. The concert is presented by Petroc Trelawny and features some of Ronald Corp’s compositions as well as British light music classics of which he was a tireless champion.

Join the sensational Down for the Count Orchestra for an evening of the very best soul and Motown music – performed 100% live by a 35-piece Orchestra and vocalists. This is your chance to enjoy Down for the Count as you’ve never heard them before, as they perform the music of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas and more, with their trademark passion and energy. One of the UK’s leading jazz and soul ensembles, the Down for the Count Orchestra are regularly found at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the London Jazz Festival, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and supporting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Leeds Castle Concerts. Expect to hear well-known classics alongside rare gems, as the Orchestra celebrates some of the best music of the 20th century.

Having chalked up nearly fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward's voice has been heard the world over. Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues, his is an enduring talent that has helped to define the times in which he worked. Over the last forty-five years the band has sold fifty five million albums and received numerous awards. Commercial success has gone hand in hand with critical acclaim - The Moody Blues are renowned the world over as innovators and trail blazers who have influenced any number of fellow artists. Justin is honoured with the Moody Blues on the Rock Walk Hall of Fame on Sunset Boulevard.

Following sell-out performances, Will Todd and David Simpatico’s musical retelling of A Christmas Carol comes to Cadogan Hall for the first time this December. Scored for eight singers, an actor, and a trio of piano, double bass and accordion, Will Todd’s enchanting score weaves Victorian carols and the midwinter chimes of handbells through Charles Dickens’ timeless ghost story. In a libretto drawn by David Simpatico from the much-loved 1848 novella, we meet Ebenezer Scrooge, the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and the friends whose kindness teaches him the true meaning of Christmas. Described as a work that “captures the spirit of the tale perfectly” (★★★★★ MusicOMH), eight of Opera Holland Park’s finest principals perform in a semi-staged production directed by Martin Duncan (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland).

Mari Wilson brings her amazing eight‑piece band and special guests to Cadogan Hall to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated new album, Girl About Town, a vibrant collection of original songs, ranging from catchy pop hooks and soulful ballads to dance‑driven grooves, all shaped by Wilson’s distinctive vocal style and the musical influences that have defined her life and career. Known as the ‘Neasden Queen of Soul’, Wilson rose to prominence in the early 1980s with her trademark beehive hairdo, unique style and 12-piece band The Wilsations. A mainstay of the pop charts, Smash Hits and Top of the Pops, Mari achieved chart successes with songs such as ‘Beat the Beat’, ‘Baby It’s True’, and her breakthrough hit ‘Just What I’ve Always Wanted’, as well as her heart-wrenching version of ‘Cry Me a River’, and fans raved about her live shows as must-see events. Her voice has also featured in well‑known theme songs, including ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’ for the BBC sitcom Coupling and ‘Dance with a Stranger’ for the film of the same name, and career highlights range from playing Dusty Springfield on stage (which led to her hit 2016 album Pop Deluxe) to earning an Emmy nomination in 2017 for the original song ‘Moon and Back’ written for the iconic U.S. TV show The Young & The Restless. Mari now marks 45 years of recording and performing, and this new show promises a memorable mix of fresh material, classic hits and career‑spanning favourites.

For a long time, the music of Nikolai Kapustin was known only to a few people in the Soviet Union. It’s only in the last couple of decades that his unique fusion of classical and jazz has reached a wider audience. London Phoenix Orchestra are joined by Kapustin specialist Ophelia Gordon, whose debut album of his music has been highly acclaimed, for a rare performance of his Fifth Piano Concerto. William Grant Still’s First Symphony, ‘Afro-American’, provides contrast and context for the Kapustin – the first symphony written by an African American to be performed by a major orchestra, it combines classical form with the language of the blues. Bernstein’s roof-raising Symphonic Dances from West Side Story bring this unique evening together. “[Ophelia] really knows how to make Kapustin’s melodic lines and rhythm swing” BBC Music Magazine

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50 countries worldwide, over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, and consecutive sold-out shows at Cadogan Hall. “What a great show” Art Garfunkel Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel, seamlessly blended with a full live band performing all the hits, including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’, and many more. Celebrated with standing ovations at every show and admired by Art Garfunkel himself, this international sensation is truly unmissable. “For once, you can really believe the hype” British Theatre Guide “As close to the real thing as it’s possible to get” Daily Express “A nostalgia fest” Mail on Sunday “Amazing” Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 “Authentic and exciting!” The Stage “A real treat” Metro

Through an inimitable voice that the New York Times touts as ‘a smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather’, acclaimed vocalist Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. She lies beneath the script of human history transcending social divides with an offer of love and a deep sense of humanity. Her music accepts the beauty of reality and a collective experience of belonging. For the listener, Wright’s songs embody a tradition that allows us to always feel at home. Wright culls inspiration from her Southern upbringing in Georgia where she was the musical director of a small church in which her father was the pastor. Gospel music, and the call and response singing with the church congregation, informed her first brushes with music while she would soon traverse the Great American Songbook on her path to an illustrious singing career. At the age of 22, Wright made a name for herself nationally as a vocalist with a touring concert tribute to Billie Holiday, where her poised performance stole the show. At 23, she signed with Verve Records for the release of Salt which topped Billboard’s contemporary jazz charts. Her subsequent albums (Dreaming Wide Awake, The Orchard, Fellowship, Freedom & Surrender) continued to top the charts with her single ‘Lean In’ (from Freedom & Surrender) landing on President Obama’s 2016 summer playlist. Produced by Americana icon Joe Henry, Wright’s latest full-length studio recording, Grace, reveals the web of deep-running roots of story and song that bind together the vastly diverse traditions that are the soul of the American South. In 2022, Lizz Wright launched an independent record company, Blues & Greens Records, with the release of Holding Space, a brilliant live album capturing a concert in 2018 in Berlin. Wright’s label venture is designed to forge an innovative business model where artists are positioned to build sustainable and wholesome careers. After 20+ years of major and indie label contracts, Wright sees the imbalances of power and unfairnesses in artistic ownership. Blues & Greens Records creates a healthy ecosystem for Wright, and inspires her to imagine and develop offerings for emerging artists. Her debut release, Holding Space, becomes the first master recording she owns.

In this special event, Shaun Usher – bestselling author of Letters of Note and founder of the live series, and cultural phenomenon, Letters Live – brings Diaries of Note to the stage. A cast of acclaimed performers will read from a remarkable collection of diary entries, spanning centuries and offering windows into lives both extraordinary and everyday. Few things offer a more intimate glimpse into a life than a diary. Across time and place, people have turned to the page to record fleeting moments, and to capture personal thoughts, feelings and comments from their inner world, not intended for public consumption. From the private reflections of figures such as Nelson Mandela and Frida Kahlo, to lesser-known voices whose words are no less affecting, these fragments of lived experience reveal moments of vulnerability, humour and quiet revelation. Thoughtful, moving and often unexpectedly funny, the evening offers a rare opportunity to encounter the written self – and to reflect on the value of recording our own lives. Recommended age: 16+ This event is part of the 2026 Chelsea Arts Festival.

Acclaimed actors and performers fill the stage with poetry to celebrate ten years of Allie Esiri’s best-selling anthology A Poem for Every Night of the Year, which, along with her other popular poetry collections, has lit an explosion of interest in poetry in the UK. A ten-year anniversary edition of A Poem for Every Night of the Year is being released to mark the occasion, a book that has sold 150,000 hardbacks, won the IBW (Independent Bookshop Week) book award and is one of the bestselling poetry books of the decade. Allie Esiri has hosted annual performances at the National Theatre and major festivals, with poems read by some of our greatest actors – from Helena Bonham Carter to Dominic West – these live shows capture and enthrall generations of poetry lovers. Esiri read Modern and Medieval Languages at the University of Cambridge, then worked as an actress for ten years in the English Shakespeare Company and on film in shows such as Sharpe, Men Behaving Badly and Poirot, before moving on to curate the first poetry apps, poetry anthologies for all ages, and live shows. Along with Esiri’s other best-sellers A Poem for Every Night of the Year and Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year, her anthologies are regularly chosen for National Poetry Day and have been picked as best books of the year in The Observer, Guardian, Times and New Statesman. This highly entertaining event is suitable for all ages. This event is part of the 2026 Chelsea Arts Festival.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra returns with its much-loved annual seasonal treat, "Swing Into Christmas"! Gather your loved ones for a joyful set of festive and non-festive classics as you’ve never experienced them before. This is a Christmas spectacular like no other – the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Featuring some of the UK’s top vocalists and instrumentalists, the acclaimed “big band with strings” recreates the sounds of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland in a unique extravaganza of music, stories and on-stage camaraderie which has endeared the ensemble to audiences up and down the country year after year. Audiences of all ages will be captivated by fresh arrangements of iconic songs such as "Let It Snow", "This Christmas", "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and "New York, New York" alongside many other favourites – all performed in authentic big-band-with-strings style. The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK's most highly-regarded vintage ensembles, having sold out numerous shows. It may be cold outside, but a night with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is guaranteed to leave you in the warm glow of the holiday spirit.

Join Nucleo for a special evening celebrating 13 years of music-making – and the remarkable things that can happen when communities come together, and every young person has access to excellence of opportunity. Enjoy performances from Nucleo’s young musicians and alumni at their best. This anniversary concert at Cadogan Hall is one of the highlights of Nucleo’s year, and we hope it will be one of yours too. Nucleo is the only organisation of its kind in England – delivering a free, immersive, ensemble-based, after-school programme to over 400 students, making a musical education accessible for any child, from first musical steps through to the highest levels of performance. This concert celebrates 13 years of making music, building community and empowering young people. “If no-one ever made Nucleo, I would have such a boring life!” Nucleo student, aged 8 All proceeds from this fundraising concert go directly to The Nucleo Project (Registered Charity No: 1169328), supporting the provision of instruments and free delivery of its exceptional activities.

Brothers in Harmony brings the Philharmonia Orchestra together with brothers Kevin and Carey Tan for a distinctive evening at Cadogan Hall, pairing two of the most celebrated piano concertos in the repertoire with bold, original symphonic works. The programme features Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by pianist Kevin Tan, alongside two large-scale symphonies by award-winning composer Carey Tan: The Cries of War and The Rise & Fall of AI Humanity. Carey Tan also joins the orchestra on marimba in his own symphonies, adding a vivid colour to the orchestral sound world. Their work has been presented at prestigious venues including the Berlin Philharmonie and the Musikverein in Vienna. Carey Tan, who earned a university-level composition diploma at the age of 11, has already received international recognition for his orchestral works. Together, the Tan brothers offer a rare encounter between classical tradition and a striking new musical imagination.

The John Lewis Partnership Music Society invites you to an intimate experience of Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem. They present the composer’s own “London Version,” featuring the exquisite four-hand piano accompaniment and our Voices in Partnership Choir. While the traditional orchestral performance is beloved for its grand scale, this unique version—crafted by Brahms for its 1871 London premiere—offers a different, chamber-like intimacy. The vast orchestral palette is replaced with the percussive clarity of a single piano played by two performers stripping away the dense textures, revealing the intricate beauty and transparency of the vocal lines. The result is a performance that emphasizes the work’s “human” core. Without the weight of a full orchestra, the delicate interplay of the choir and the nuances of the text shine through with newfound clarity, transforming this moving requiem into a dialogue of comfort and hope. Join them for this moving musical event.

Rita Payés & Lucía Fumero There are friendships that resonate even before meeting. A piano that asks, a trombone that answers, two voices that play at recognizing each other. Music carries the trace of time, holding the memory of years and transforming this friendship into art. An intimate and unadorned project, yet powerful in its shared essence, drawing from jazz, roots music, and Latin American influences to create a unique sonic territory - a place to stay. Presented by Columbo Music & Serious Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

Iconic and ever-innovating, dance company Rambert brings work from its centenary programme, This Is Rambert, to Cadogan Hall, in honour of its centenary year. As one of the world’s most diverse companies of dancers, Rambert transforms everyday spaces by making dance that is awe-inspiring, adventurous, dynamic, and relevant. Rambert gave its first performances in 1926, and in 2026 they will become Britain’s first dance company to celebrate 100 years. Rambert today has the most far-reaching touring programme of any British contemporary dance company, presenting new, large-scale works of the highest standards, that encourage collaboration with other artforms, especially music and design, complemented by equally extensive education, outreach and participation work. This event is part of the 2026 Chelsea Arts Festival.

Blue Plaques Talk Back Live returns to the Chelsea Arts Festival following the riveting launch event at the Festival in 2025. This unique, immersive, live show celebrates four iconic – or intriguingly overlooked – blue plaques, chosen specifically for their connection to the surrounding neighbourhood. The result is a performance of history and culture, brought vividly to life. At each event, stories behind the plaques are transformed into short, dramatic performances by professional actors. These theatrical moments are then followed by in-depth, informal conversations with distinguished guests – figures whose lives or careers have been shaped, inspired, or touched by the individual commemorated on the plaque. Last year Sir Stephen Fry joined Hannah MacInnes in conversation about Oscar Wilde, Dennis Morris on Bob Marley, Lyse Doucet on Martha Gellhorn, and Kathryn Hughes on George Eliot. Blue plaques and guest speakers to be announced. Blue Plaques Talk Back is produced by Storystock Sounds whose Blue Plaque audio tours take listeners around Chelsea, Belgravia and Mayfair. Find out more at www.storystocksounds.com. This event is part of the 2026 Chelsea Arts Festival.

An evening exploring the richness of women’s writing, curated and hosted by one of the UK’s most celebrated writers and literary figures, Bernardine Evaristo, recipient of the Women’s Prize for Fiction Outstanding Contribution Award. Bringing together exceptional writers, both established and exciting new voices, to discuss their work, the evening features readings performed by acclaimed actors, bringing these words to life on stage. Audiences will encounter new writing, hear powerful stories, and discover the breadth of voices shaping contemporary literature. Moments of humour, reflection, insight and surprise will weave through the evening, creating a truly special, one-off experience. Bernardine Evaristo is the Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other and Mr Loverman, as well as the memoir Manifesto: On Never Giving Up. Her work spans fiction, poetry and criticism across a career of more than 40 years. In 2022, she became President of the Royal Society of Literature – the first writer of colour and second woman to hold the role – and she is Professor of Creative Writing at Brunel University London. A longstanding advocate for inclusion, she has championed Black British writing throughout her career. The Women’s Prize Outstanding Contribution Award was a one-off literary honour marking the 30th anniversary of the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2025. This prestigious accolade, funded by Bukhman Philanthropies, celebrates Bernardine’s body of work, her transformative impact on literature and her unwavering dedication to uplifting underrepresented voices across the cultural landscape. One of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, The Women’s Prize for Fiction was established in 1996 to counter the notoriously male-dominated shortlists of other literary prizes. Winning novels such as On Beauty, The Song of Achilles, Home, Half of a Yellow Sun and Hamnet have gone on to become modern classics, cementing the Women’s Prize for Fiction as a leading authority in contemporary writing. 2026 will be the third year of The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, after Naomi Klein’s Doppelganger won the inaugural prize in 2024. The Women’s Prize Trust is a charity improving access to, and appreciation of, women’s writing for all readers, providing an awards platform that supports brilliant writers and role models while nurturing an engaged, global community of readers and writers. This event is part of the 2026 Chelsea Arts Festival.

Now in its twelfth London edition, Ballet Nights 012 brings together tradition and innovation, presented through a signature blend of intimacy, excellence and ambition. Step into an evening where dance meets storytelling, as Ballet Nights brings together world stars, breathtaking premieres, and live music to your local theatre stage. From iconic classics to bold new creations, each performance is uniquely curated to feel intimate, exhilarating, and unforgettable. Nominated for Innovation at The Stage Awards, Ballet Nights redefines what dance can be as a vibrant, modern, and irresistibly alive experience. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee or discovering dance for the first time, this is your invitation to witness world-class artistry up close. “Eclectic and adventurous” The Times ★★★★★ “Full marks for this electric and thoroughly enjoyable night out.” LondonTheatre1

The Vintage Explosion have skyrocketed from viral fame to international acclaim, racking up 4 No.1 Apple Music Blues Albums, breaking into the US Billboard Top 10, and the UK Top 40. Frontman Will Hitchell, praised by Rod Stewart as "the best white soul singer I've heard", recently won the International Songwriting Competition with Sweet Love, while their latest single I Can't Get Enough of Lovin' You has already hit No.1 on Apple Music worldwide. In 2025, the band were honoured as the Boisdale Xerjoff Band of the Year, presented by Jools Holland in London - a major recognition of their electrifying musicianship and growing influence.

This year, All Saints Schola Cantorum proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary with a landmark festival performance of Messiah. Joined by a professional orchestra and world-class soloists, the Schola brings this timeless masterpiece to vivid life in a performance that honours both tradition and excellence. In tribute to five years of remarkable choral achievement, the programme also features the newly commissioned In Paradisum by Sir James MacMillan, written especially for the Schola to mark the anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster and premiered at Westminster Cathedral for the whole school community. Though rooted in a school setting, All Saints Schola Cantorum operates at a professional artistic level, regularly collaborating with leading instrumentalists, soloists and composers. This anniversary performance reflects a choir that has grown into a serious artistic force, combining youthful voices with rigour, ambition and deep musical integrity. 6.30pm: Pre-concert Talk in the Hall

Step into the gentle glow of candlelight and experience the true spirit of the season with Candlelit Carols, a heartwarming concert of music at the Cadogan Hall, London. This enchanting concert blends uplifting carols and cherished seasonal classics in a beautifully staged setting. Let the elegance of the Mozart Festival Orchestra transport you with a festive programme featuring: Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or discovering something new, this candlelit concert is the perfect way to welcome the festive season.

The Greatest Elton John Show on the Planet! Celebrating more than five decades of amazing music and showmanship from legendary British singer, pianist and composer, Sir Elton John. Featuring the spellbinding voice and magnetic stage presence of pianist Richard Reeves as the Captain, and including iconic hits; "Your Song", "Rocket Man", "Crocodile Rock", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", "Bennie and the Jets", "Tiny Dancer”, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", "Philadelphia Freedom", "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", "Candle in the Wind" and from the classic Captain Fantastic album, "Someone Saved My Life Tonight". Richard met Elton John backstage at a show when he was only 12 years old. Elton sent Richard an encouraging note wishing him luck after he sang and played piano for him. The rest was history. 20 years on, Richard, as Captain Fantastic, with his phenomenal Rocket Man Band, are acclaimed as the greatest Elton John show on the planet, recreating note-for-note live on stage one of the greatest music catalogues in history.

The opening night of the second Polish Jazz Festival in London brings together two of the most interesting stars of the Polish jazz scene, each performing a separate set. The critically acclaimed, award-winning ensemble, EABS, comes as a breath of fresh air on the Polish jazz scene. Constantly redefining the meaning of modern jazz, EABS are a leading voice of the new generation of masterful jazz mavericks. The band combines classic jazz sound with elements of electronics and hip hop, fusing them into a unique sonic tapestry. EABS are enjoying global success, consistently filling jazz venues from country to country, while continually experimenting and exploring the outer edges of jazz. Paying tribute to Tomasz Stańko and Andrzej Trzaskowski’s 1970s’ masterpiece, Wstęp Wzbroniony, EABS will perform the entire record. The second part of the evening showcases a thrilling performance by one of the most internationally acclaimed Polish Jazz pioneers, Wojtak Mazolewski, together with his quintet. The band is said to premiere some new material especially for the PJF 2026 As a virtuoso bassist and composer, Mazolewski blends traditions with modern elements, delivering hypnotic and emotionally charged musical experiences. With a career spanning decades, he has become an icon of the Polish scene, captivating audiences worldwide with his fusion of classical and modern styles. His live performances are renowned for their energy and captivating stage presence, delivering unforgettable, innovative experiences and making him a well-known figure in the global jazz community. “Love Wojtek’s jazz lens… a leading light … bringing Polish jazz back into the limelight!” Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio)

Polish Jazz Festival presents the legendary vocalist, composer, lyricist, and producer, Kayah, one of the most recognisable and acclaimed artists in Poland. Since her debut release in 1995, followed by 11 Gold and Platinum LPs (Skała, Kamień, Transoriental Orchestra), Kayah has established herself as the most unique and prominent Polish female singer/songwriter. Over the course of her illustrious solo career, which saw her collaborate with greats like Goran Bregović, Cesária Évora and Yasmin Levy, the artist has touched upon a multitude of genres such as pop, soul, jazz, funk, world, dance and even Jewish or Balkan music. On top of countless awards, in 2007, Kayah was invited as the first Central and Eastern European artist to play an MTV Unplugged concert, which resulted in an album of the same name. The unique project ‘Jazzayah’ features Kayah’s best-known hits in entirely new, distinctive jazz arrangements, as well as original songs that have always carried jazz potential and have now been given new life. The programme also includes well-known jazz standards, both American and Polish. The artist’s band lineup includes outstanding figures from the jazz scene. Jan Smoczyński, a pianist, composer, and music producer behind many of her projects, comes from a jazz background yet has very broad musical interests, which allows him to create refined, cross-genre musical collages. The rhythm section is formed by truly world-class musicians, long-standing pillars of top ensembles (including the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, Tomasz Stańko, Aga Zaryan, and Piotr Wojtasik): Michał Barański and Michał Miśkiewicz. Both possess a unique sound, and their involvement in any project guarantees freshness and a promise of engaging with sophisticated music, where a focus on tone, rhythmic elasticity, and musicality forms the foundation on which they weave beautiful stories. As is tradition, Kayah will be joined vocally by her long-time backing singer, Iwona Zasuwa, who has shared the stage with her for 25 years.

Leszek Możdżer performs the timeless compositions of Krzysztof Komeda. A world-class pianist and bold musical explorer, Możdżer has developed his own distinctive style – one built on impression, atmosphere, and a uniquely original performing language. His refined artistic vision, blending diverse musical influences, has made him the leading figure of a new generation of jazz artists in Poland. Today, he remains one of the country’s most celebrated and popular jazz musicians. Following his sold-out performance at Cadogan Hall in 2025, Leszek Możdżer returns with a special project, An Evening with Komeda. Strongly influenced by the work of the legendary Polish jazz composer and pianist Krzysztof Komeda, Możdżer released a double-platinum album, Komeda, in 2011, on which he paid tribute to the master by interpreting his compositions. Drawing on this double-platinum offering, together with his original compositions, Możdżer is sure to satisfy the fans of his own, those of Komeda, as well as discerning fans of jazz in general.

The UK premiere of a unique musical endeavour, Chopin Residue – a multidisciplinary project that explores the physical and conceptual boundaries of sound through a carefully controlled process of mechanical deconstruction. The project begins with the reinterpretation of selected compositions by Fryderyk Chopin, which are transformed into experimental audio pieces emphasising texture, fragmentation, and abstraction. Sonically, Chopin Residue navigates a landscape between experimental electronic music, ambient guitar work, free improvisation, and post-jazz sensibilities. Masterminded by writer/producer Mariusz Szypura, the project brings together more than 25 international artists across its album and live incarnations. For the UK premiere at Cadogan Hall, Szypura is joined on stage by Adrian Utley (Portishead), John Stanier (Battles, Tomahawk), Sean O’Hagan (The High Llamas), Charlie Draper and Miłosz Pękała.

Polish jazz singer and composer Urszula Dudziak hardly needs an introduction, recognised as one of the best jazz vocalists in the world. Her illustrious career has seen her perform and record with legends such as Krzysztof Komeda, Bobby McFerrin, Herbie Hancock, Nina Simone, Sting, and many others. One could list her extraordinary vocal range, perfect intonation, and unique vocal technique, but music is only part of who Urszula Dudziak is. An artist with boundless reserves of optimism, which she shares with everyone around her. In someone else’s case, it might sound like a cliché, but it’s enough to spend a moment in her presence to understand that this energy is a true superpower. Urszula Dudziak inspires other women to take action – regardless of age. Her return to London coincides with the release of her new album, UlaNova. With a catalogue seven decades deep, Dudziak is guaranteed to mesmerise the London crowd.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields reunites with its Music Director, violinist Joshua Bell, for a special concert marking 15 years of their collaboration. The programme features music by Antonín Dvořák and Felix Mendelssohn, pairing Dvořák’s Violin Concerto in A minor, rich in Bohemian dance rhythms and songful lyricism, with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor, the ‘Scottish’, a work that evokes misty landscapes and shifting moods from brooding intensity to exultant brilliance. Performed under Bell’s direction, these works highlight both virtuosity and expressive depth. It showcases the expressive breadth, clarity and energy at the heart of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields’ sound under Bell’s direction, making this a fitting celebration of their 15-year collaboration. Following a major European tour, this London performance reflects a partnership defined by musical affinity and artistic consistency. VIP tickets A limited number of VIP tickets, priced £150, are available, which include exclusive interval and post-concert receptions. This concert is kindly supported by ASMF Music Director’s Circle. The position of Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is generously supported by the Berry Charitable Foundation.

If you missed out on tickets for this event and would like to join the waiting list then please click the ‘Join Waiting List’ button to send us your name, contact details and the number of tickets required (or call the Box Office on 020 7730 4500 Mon-Fri 12-6pm). 2026 marks the centennial of two visionary architects of modern jazz: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. To celebrate their enduring legacy, two of today’s most innovative and influential bandleaders – Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane – join forces for an exceptional concert. Blanchard and Coltrane, both deeply connected to the spirit and lineage of these jazz icons, embody the very essence of creativity, futurism, transcendence, freedom – and the timeless ‘birth of cool’ that defined Miles and Trane’s artistry. This centennial tribute will not be a nostalgic reenactment, but a bold reimagining. Each concert will be a living, breathing experience – rooted in the legacy of Davis and Coltrane, yet fully anchored in the now. True to jazz’s essence, the performances will embrace improvisation, invention, and emotional intensity – ensuring that the evening is unique and unrepeatable. A powerful celebration of heritage, transmission… and the future of jazz.

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony: a night of celebration, including the famous Ode to Joy. From tragic opening to climactic, world-embracing Ode to Joy, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony has never been just another symphony – it’s an emotional experience with the power to change lives. Every performance is a special occasion, but tonight at Cadogan Hall Conductor-in-Residence Adam Hickox and the RPO have joined forces with the City of London Choir and a truly superb line-up of solo singers. They’re setting the mood with two very different – but equally gripping – outpourings of emotion. Brahms revered Beethoven, and his poignant Nänie is a true cry from the soul. And Rossini’s William Tell Overture paints a whole world of wild Romantic adventure even before it gets to that famous finale – a gloriously entertaining salute to Beethoven’s anniversary year.

Pure sonic sunshine, as the inimitable Sunwook Kim conducts (and plays) Beethoven. ‘Thus fate knocks at the door’: even if you’ve never heard a Beethoven symphony, you’ll know the shattering four notes that open his Fifth. Enjoy Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony? Now discover his symphony from the old world! Dvořák simply couldn’t stop writing good tunes, and his Eighth Symphony begins with a hymn and ends with an all-out knees-up. In between, you’ll hear birdsong, thunder, village bands and graceful waltzes: this is folk music turned to symphonic gold, and it’s the perfect complement to Smetana’s joyous comedy overture. This is a concert that positively sparkles with sunlight – and masterpieces don’t get much sunnier than Beethoven’s youthful First Piano Concerto, especially when played by Sunwook Kim, a pianist and conductor who sees far beyond the notes. Tonight, he directs Beethoven’s Concerto from the keyboard, just like the composer himself.

Liya Petrova plays Beethoven in a concert that buzzes with wit and drama. Expect the unexpected. The Soviet authorities wanted Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony to be a blockbuster epic, but instead they got a sardonic showstopper with a wicked sense of humour – music that entertains even while it subverts. No wonder they banned it! Beethoven’s Violin Concerto begins with a drum solo and a hymn from the woodwinds – it’s only later that it lays bare the poetic, singing soul of the violin. And Dobrinka Tabakova – a British composer with a knack for telling stories – takes her inspiration from bees, in a sparky, Ivor Novello Award-winning celebration of life. Delyana Lazarova conducted the world premiere of Swarm Fanfares, and she’ll make an inspirational partner to RPO Artist-in-Residence Liya Petrova as she soars free in Beethoven’s radiant Violin Concerto.

Drama, fantasy and something wholly new: music by Brahms, Debussy and Laurence Osborn. Brahms’ First Symphony begins with the beating of a heart in torment and ends with a hymn of triumph. Debussy’s Prélude à I’après-midi d’un faune is very different – as a soft, sultry flute opens the gateway to a dream-world of sensuous sound. Two huge imaginations; two unforgettable musical journeys, brought thrillingly to life by our inspirational guest conductor Ariane Matiakh, tonight making her RPO debut. But in between comes the most wonderful adventure of all, as superstar cellist Zlatomir Fung gives the world premiere of a magical new work by the innovative British composer Laurence Osborn. We haven’t heard it yet – no one has! But Laurence has taken his inspiration from the world after dark, in all its mystery and wonder. Be there when it comes to life.

‘A wondrous tone, an elegant straightforwardness and a freshness of utterance’ – that was how one critic described the playing of Johan Dalene, when he won the Nielsen International Violin Competition in 2019. We’re always delighted to welcome this young Swedish-Norwegian violinist back to London. This time, he’s playing one of the warmest and best-loved of all violin concertos; the big, songful centrepiece of a concert charged with Romanticism with a capital R. There’s a tempestuous overture from the neglected French genius Louise Farrenc. And then Alpesh Chauhan – a young British conductor with a flair for grand passions – dives into a symphony that’s both the stormiest and the most tender that Schumann ever wrote.

Love, moonlight and the wonders of Egypt: a sparkling French adventure with the RPO. They do things differently in France. A vision of moonbeams, transformed into shimmering poetry? A fairytale told in music so vivid that it went on to inspire Disney’s Fantasia? Or a piano concerto written on a Nile cruise, complete with the sunlight, the bustle and even the croaking frogs that Saint-Saëns experienced on his holiday in Egypt? It’s all here in this feast of musical fantasy à la Francaise, conducted by Alain Altinoglu, one of the brightest (and most inspiring) stars of the current French scene. The superb Polish-born pianist Lucas Krupinski stars in Saint-Saëns’ joyous ‘Egyptian’ Concerto, and Nora Gubisch sings Chausson’s ecstatic Poème: “The sea hurls itself into the sun’s great embrace / they kiss on soft sand, where rolling breakers shine…”

Piano passion, Hungarian style: Emilia Hoving conducts Bartók, Kodály and Liszt. “The forests, the cascading Danube, the wide, open fields… this is my homeland, this wild, untamed nation!” Franz Liszt never did anything by halves, and when he discovered the folk music of his native Hungary, his imagination caught fire. That passionate spirit blazes through this sizzling concert from RPO Associate Conductor Emilia Hoving, a celebration of untamed rhythms, endless longing and melodies that tingle like paprika. Zoltán Kodály tells the tallest of musical fairytales, and his friend Bartók toasts the foundation of the city of Budapest, throwing a chain of dances right across the Danube. But first, we’ll hear from Liszt himself – music by the greatest pianist who ever lived. No problem for our soloist, Hungarian pianist János Balázs: “I’m a real romantic,” he says. This concert is jointly presented by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Cziffra Festival.

Get under the skin of Mozart’s last symphony, as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra retells the story of a masterwork. In 1788, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his last symphony. We’re still not quite sure how he did it: creating a masterpiece so perfect that for more than two centuries, it has shared a name with the king of the gods. But why is it considered to be a masterpiece? Here to answer that question (and more) are presenter Leah Broad, Vasily Petrenko (conducting the RPO for the first time at Cadogan Hall) and the full Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with an entertaining guide to what makes Mozart tick. They’ll take the Symphony apart and show you how it works. And then they’ll put it back together, concluding the evening with a full performance. Whether you’re a hardcore Mozart fan or a total newbie, it’s an experience that never fails to inspire. An entertaining one-hour exploration, featuring insights and a complete performance. This concert has no interval.

Vaughan Williams’ dreams of England, plus a gripping showcase for violinist Liya Petrova. In the darkest days of the Second World War, the 70-year-old Ralph Vaughan Williams wrote a symphony that sounded like a vision of peace. From misty opening to visionary finish, the Fifth Symphony is Vaughan Williams doing what he does best: spacious, eloquent and rapturously beautiful. But it’s got drama, too, and this evening conductor Adam Hickox places it alongside two powerful and atmospheric 20th-century landscapes by Vaughan Williams’ contemporaries. Grażyna Bacewicz’s Overture is bold and defiant – the work of a woman who spoke with her own voice in communist Poland. And RPO Artist-in-Residence Liya Petrova explores the fire and ice of Sibelius’ mighty Violin Concerto: a gripping showcase for the ‘gorgeous sound’ (The Sunday Times) of this award-winning violinist.

Folksongs, fantasies and glorious Tchaikovsky from Kirill Karabits and violinist Liya Petrova. Genius enjoys a challenge. Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto begins with a chord that was supposed to be impossible, though with a violinist as brilliant as RPO Artist-in-Residence Liya Petrova (“exquisite”, The Guardian), the impossible comes as standard. It’s the elegant jewel at the centre of a concert filled with melodies close to the heart of Ukrainian guest conductor Kirill Karabits. Some are unfamiliar – like the glowing colours and lush harmonies of Angel, a rarely-heard (well, in Britain anyway) masterwork by the Ukrainian composer Fyodor Akimenko. But others have never been more popular, and for a good reason. Ukrainian folk tunes inspired Tchaikovsky’s colourful ‘Little Russian’ Symphony. But the emotion – and the magic – is entirely his own, and it’ll make you want to dance.

The RPO and presenter Leah Broad uncover the secrets of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. Few composers’ lives are more tangled up with their music than Tchaikovsky’s. His Fourth Symphony is practically an autobiography in sound: a no-holds-barred self-portrait of a composer wrestling with his demons and telling the tale in some of the most glorious sounds ever created for a full orchestra. Intrigued? Today, presenter Leah Broad, conductor Adam Hickox and the full RPO raise its bonnet and uncover its secrets – using anecdotes and live examples to explain the personal dramas and musical masterstrokes that make this one of the most thrilling (and popular) of great symphonies. If you know your Tchaikovsky, you might be surprised. And if you don’t, there’s no livelier way to get inside a masterpiece and discover what makes it tick. An entertaining one-hour exploration, featuring insights and a complete performance. This concert has no interval.

Beethoven’s Fifth: Vasily Petrenko and the RPO play the classic to end all classics. ‘Thus fate knocks at the door’: even if you’ve never heard a Beethoven symphony, you’ll know the shattering four notes that open his Fifth. But if that’s all you know, you’re in for the ride of your life, as Vasily Petrenko conducts the symphony that redefined classical music – a white-knuckle ride from despair to triumph, told in music so powerful that it left Beethoven’s contemporaries gasping for breath. Follow that? You can’t, so we’re beginning with a symphonic scene from Nadezhda Rimskaya-Korsakova, her last piece of composition before her marriage to Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and a showstopper from the 20th century, the daredevil piano concerto that the young Prokofiev wrote in an age of revolution to demonstrate his own off-the-scale skills. And who better to play it than a good friend of the RPO – the ‘pristine, lyrical and intelligent’ (The New York Times) Jan Lisiecki?

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The sixth annual Swingin’ with Strings concert features a concert performance of Porgy and Bess, along with a wonderful selection of songs by Gershwin and others, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Enrico Tomasso takes the role of Louis, and Nicola Emmanuelle performs as Ella. Their recent performances of Porgy and Bess have been with the Hallé Orchestra and Dublin’s RTÉ Concert Orchestra. The 50-piece Jazz Repertory Company Orchestra is conducted by Ryan Quigley, who has also transcribed Russell Garcia’s 1959 score of Porgy and Bess. “Nicola Emmanuelle’s voice was a revelation, the embodiment of a modern-day Ella Fitzgerald” Suzanne Savage, RTÉ Radio

The night Benny Goodman and his Orchestra performed at Carnegie Hall in January 1938 is celebrated in this joyous and complete recreation from Pete Long and his Goodmen. Everything is there – the exciting Big Band swing, the fiery trio and quartet numbers and the famous grand finale ‘Sing Sing Sing’, all played with the utmost authenticity that transports you back to this momentous musical event of 80 years ago. “Pete Long and his musicians have gone to great lengths to re-create this concert, including original arrangements, period instruments and even the stage seating plan. The result is an evening of fabulous music that swings like crazy!” Jon Hancock (Author, ‘Benny Goodman – The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert’)

Acclaimed songwriters Zervas & Pepper present This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell, an intimate acoustic celebration of one of music’s most revered artists. Since early 2023, the duo have been touring Joni Mitchell’s finest work from 1968–76 to widespread acclaim. Following their 2025–26 tour of Joni’s iconic album Blue, the band now turns to its next chapter: a complete performance of Ladies of the Canyon. Released in 1970, Ladies of the Canyon is Joni Mitchell’s third studio album, featuring timeless songs including ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, ‘The Circle Game’, ‘Morning Morgantown’, ‘Conversation’ and ‘Ladies of the Canyon’. Inspired by the creative heart of Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon community, the album is a luminous, beguiling collection – here performed faithfully and beautifully, just as Joni created it, striving to maintain her vision for the album. On their last visit to Cadogan Hall, in September 2025, This Flight Tonight sold out in advance – early booking recommended. “Fine singing” CSN&Y’s David Crosby “Beautiful” Sir Bob Harris “Sublime” Mark Radcliffe “Kathryn matches Mitchell’s voice perfectly: her range, clarity of expression, intonation, distinctive vibrato and resonant lower register all come across in Pepper’s singing. This is no mean feat.” London Jazz News

After their show-stopping performance of ‘Stand By Me’ at the wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in May 2018, The Kingdom Choir signed a record deal with Sony Music UK and released their debut album _Stand By Me_ later that year. The group of singers from in and around London draw from various Christian traditions and are dedicated to creating a sound that demonstrates the community they share through their warm energy and enthusiastic performance. The choir is led by its founder and conductor, Karen Gibson, who was awarded an MBE in 2020 for her service to music.

From the Old World to the New – Europe and the Americas represented by a century of orchestral masterpieces. Smetana, Czech musical patriot, looked to his homeland for inspiration. His folk‑tinged opera on village life has an overture that dazzles as surely as any wedding finery. Tchaikovsky, Russian cultural figurehead, draws on Ukrainian traditional tunes for his famous piano concerto. Dvořák, newly arrived in New York, produced a memorable symphonic synthesis of central European folk music and American spirituals – without quoting an actual tune from either continent. Skip forward to the 1970s and nothing sounds quite like the sultry lyricism and hypnotic rhythms of the ‘new’ tango of Astor Piazzolla. An Argentinian musician who spent time in Paris and the US, writing orchestral music based on a fusion of South American street dances imported from Europe and Africa, played by a Czech orchestra – it’s difficult to imagine a greater transatlantic cross‑cultural mix. “Kariv is a musician of intellect, integrity and talent… technically, beyond criticism.” Classical Explorer

The Romantic century is encapsulated in three works inspired by landscape, native folk music, literature, history and travels abroad. Mendelssohn was captivated by Scotland – his soulful, windswept, high-spirited Symphony is the ultimate souvenir from his travels there. Dvořák’s wonderful Concerto is alive with the melodies and rhythms of his native Bohemia, a homesick love letter to his homeland in sound written from a distant New York. The inner turmoil of the Roman emperor Coriolanus is captured in Beethoven’s strikingly dramatic overture to a play. The Orchestra’s young British music director, Alpesh Chauhan, is making waves with his elegantly shaped, clear-sighted interpretations and in soloist Johannes Moser, finds a kindred spirit in navigating Dvořák’s expansive vistas. Moser has been hailed by Gramophone magazine as “one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists”. “Moser’s gloriously flexible, expressive playing… an expressive rhythmic suppleness.“ The Strad

From Flanders looking westwards across the Channel, and eastwards to Bohemia’s hills and forests, this is a concert inspired by nature. Butterworth and Vaughan Williams’ sumptuous works were set in motion by English poetry. But in a richly burnished orchestral tone poem, and in Vaughan Williams’ ever-popular, ravishing violin rhapsody, you can almost smell the warm earth, hear the dawn chorus and imagine yourself bathing in the still, sweet air of the English countryside. Dvořák loved the great outdoors and frequently drew strength and inspiration from his natural surroundings. His symphony, from its glorious full-throated opening cello song to its boisterous, whooping finale, is him at his most genial and bucolic. Mozart’s final violin concerto sees him at his most impishly good-humoured. “Alexandra Soumm brought a lush tone, technical aplomb and abundant personality to the performance.” The Baltimore Sun

One of today’s most inspirational pianists joins this elite German radio orchestra for a concert that exudes wit, melodic beauty and mercurial charm. “The melodies fly so thick here that you have to be careful not to step on one,” deadpanned Brahms to his publisher when writing his joyful, sunny symphony. It could well apply to this whole concert. It is Brahms at his most joyful and easy-going, and Prokofiev channelling the spirit of Haydn for an affectionate, livewire pastiche – soulful, tuneful and occasionally laugh-out-loud. In between, the invigorating freshness and unabashed Romanticism of a youthful piano concerto. Nikolai Lugansky has been hailed by France’s Le monde as “one of the most outstanding artists of our epoch”. He is an intuitive, livewire performer, perfectly attuned to the expansive lyricism and glittering virtuosity of Rachmaninov’s breakthrough work. “Nikolai Lugansky plays with a nobility devoid of emphasis, in harmony with the conductor’s clear and elegant conducting.” Diapason

Rachmaninov’s Symphony wears its heart on its sleeve. It simply flies by, each unforgettable melody seemingly lovelier than the last. It’s an hour-long slice of unabashed Romanticism that grabs your attention from the ominous opening bars to its thunderous conclusion. There are darker undercurrents in this stream of inspiration, though, as Rachmaninov’s obsession with the Gregorian funeral chant, the Dies irae, sometimes bubbles to the surface. So Saint-Saëns’ lively depiction of Death summoning skeletons at midnight by playing his fiddle seems an apt place to start proceedings. With its swooning strings and a xylophone’s bare bones wooden rattle, it is a seductive evocation of things that go bump in the night. Russian-born but Kansas-raised, lavishly gifted young violinist Maria Ioudenitch brings a fierce intensity and eloquence to Prokofiev’s sweetly lyrical, dashingly virtuosic Concerto. “Flowing, songful, shapely. Ioudenitch delivers her solos with pinpoint accuracy.” The Arts Fuse

A sequence of great orchestral works that balance turbulence with tranquillity, weathering musical storms in music of drama and heightened emotional intensity. Yet all three works on tonight’s programme share moments where clouds are magically broken by shafts of sunlight. The ever-present swaying of Mendelssohn’s Overture was prompted by a journey by small boat over a surging Hebridean sea to cavernous basalt caves. The agitation and pathos that opens Mozart’s Concerto is leavened by a songful slow movement and an ebullient finale, whilst all of Brahms seems to be condensed into his enigmatic Symphony. Encompassing vigour and introspection, heft and tenderness, it is a compelling, profoundly moving experience. Jeneba Kanneh Mason is the third of the famous musical clan to make their name as a soloist and made her BBC Proms debut five years ago, a year before being named in the annual Classic FM ‘Rising Stars’ list. “Demonstrating musical insight, technical acuity, and an engaging performing persona.” MusicOMH on Jeneba Kanneh Mason

A thrilling ride through our solar system to a galaxy far, far away, via sci-fi film scores and highpoints of Holst’s orchestral classic. The Taiwan Philharmonic, one of Asia’s finest orchestras, has travelled the furthest across our planet of all our visiting orchestras. But their programme takes us out into deep space. Propelled by John Adams’ energetic, intricate showpiece, we visit our planetary neighbours – the menacing music of Mars contrasts with spritely Jupiter, ennobled by one of the great hymn tunes. The majestic opening of Strauss’ epic tone poem, used so effectively in 2001: A Space Odyssey, makes it one of the most recognisable passages in all of classical music, whilst John Williams’ film score has lost none of its fantasy, vitality and pictorial charm in the half-century since it was written. “The Taiwan Philharmonic is accomplished and international, fit for any world-class concert hall” Musical America

Something of Beethoven’s unique energy and free-spirited individualism resonates with these Ukrainian musicians, who bring a spectacular programme of music inspired by dance. We’re delighted to feature in our season one of the most highly regarded Ukrainian orchestras, the Ukrainian National Philharmonic Orchestra, in a performance of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony – a work brimming with exultant highs and hedonistic abandon. We begin with Brahms in dance mode, followed by one of Mozart’s most elegant and joyful concertos, known to many as ‘Elvira Madigan’ due to the slow movement’s considerable contribution to the soundtrack of that film. They include music by their countryman – Nebesnyy’s ballet has been likened to a Ukrainian Romeo and Juliet – and a spectacular concerto-fantasy based on a story of a little girl and her stuffed toy, described as an optimistic look at the future, a bringing together of humanity, technology and love. “His beautifully cultivated sound at the instrument is especially striking.” Gramophone

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documentary maker and expedition leader. Jason will share a series of never-told-before stories, his close brushes with enemy gunmen, terrorist bomb makers and cartel leaders, while revealing his strategies for surviving — and thriving — in environments as life-threatening as the Arctic Circle and Afghan badlands. Though, as you’ll learn, nothing is as terrifying as the rogue celebrity on SAS: Who Dares Wins… Challenge your limits, change your habits and transform your life.

Escaping Time is a collaboration between harpist Valeria Clarke, guitarist and producer Peter Michaels, and Brazilian percussionist Marcinho Pereira. The group explore the boundaries between classical music, electronica and South American grooves. With influences from Eric Satie, Brian Eno, Goldie and Heitor Villa-Lobos, they perform unique versions of well-known pieces together with their own original compositions. Their sound blends the mesmerising beauty of the classical harp, with live looping, Brazilian rhythms, vintage analogue synths and driving guitar. Between them, the musicians have performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s and the Barbican.

Fabienne Ambuehl is known for her vibrant contemporary jazz, weaving together elements of poetry, folk and storytelling. Her latest album Thrive, released on Ubuntu Music, won ‘Jazz Recording of the Year’ at the 2025 Presto Music Awards. The music of the London-based, Swiss-born pianist, singer and composer receives widespread acclaim from the international jazz press. With fluid, expressive piano playing and emotive vocals, Ambuehl’s unique sound is lyrical, atmospheric and rich in detail, drawing inspiration from both the natural world and urban life. Her debut album, Glitterwoods (Traumton, Berlin), was named ‘Album of the Year’ by UK Vibe, and she has since performed and recorded internationally with many different artists, including a musical residency in Senegal funded by Arts Council England and appearing as an improvising soloist with Jazzchor Freiburg at the Eurovision Choir contest in Riga, Latvia. Thrive was selected as ‘Album of the Week’ by both Presto Music and Germany’s Rondo magazine, featured on the Jazz FM playlist, and received regular airplay on BBC Radio 3. All About Jazz UK praised Ambuehl’s voice as “crystal clear, distinctive and refreshingly free of jazz clichés” and ARD Jazz, Germany wrote, “Thrive has an underlying sense of positivity that gives listeners a genuinely uplifting and great feeling.” Ambuehl leads a quartet featuring some of the UK’s most in-demand jazz musicians. With Ant Law on guitar, Tom Farmer on bass and Ryan Thrupp on drums, the Quartet’s performances are engaging, captivating and energetic. With compelling rhythms and influences ranging from blues and Brahms to The Beatles, the band creates a sound that is daring yet intimate, and truly its own. “A mesmerising soundscape that seamlessly blends songs and instrumentals… the album sounds terrific and delivers an impressively immersive musical experience” ★★★★ Jazzwise UK “Lyrical, intimate, and yet bursting with energy, Fabienne Ambuehl has crafted a sublime second album” Presto Music Awards, ‘Jazz Recording of The Year’ “A striking musical setting of Emily Dickinson’s poem “My River Runs to Thee” and D.H. Lawrence’s “Self-Pity”, with Ambuehl communicating Lawrence’s words hauntingly. Ambuehl herself, as a writer, has a poetic sensibility and uses expertly a range of poetic techniques in her lyrics, as on Immaculate Rain.” ★★★★ RNR Magazine

Pianist/composer Kate Williams has gained a reputation as both a distinctive writer and performer. She has released several CDs, each one to critical acclaim, including Made Up and Atlas and Vulcana (with her septet) and Smoke and Mirrors (with tenor saxophonist, the late Bobby Wellins). In 2020 she won the Parliamentary Jazz Award for album of the year for Finding Home, a collaboration between her band Four Plus Three and vocalist Georgia Mancio. Her latest CD On the Wing of a Dragonfly is released in May 2026, and today’s performance features material from the new album as well as some choice jazz standards. “Immensely likeable music…distinctive and wholehearted, the trio as one” ★★★★ Jazzwise (Editor’s Choice) “Crisp, incisive and totally at one with the rhythmic ebb and flow… Williams has a quality rare among jazz composers: a musical vocabulary that’s all her own” ★★★★ The Observer Oli Hayhurst is one of London’s top bass players having worked with artists including Pharaoh Saunders, Jacqui Dankworth, Julian Siegel, Georgia Mancio, Alan Broadbent, Ian Shaw and many more. David Ingamells has established himself as one of the most versatile jazz drummers of his generation. He performs regularly at all the major jazz clubs in the UK, such as Ronnie Scott’s, the Vortex, the 606, Cafe Oto, and Pizza Express Live, as well as concert halls including the Royal Albert Hall, Southbank Centre and Cadogan Hall.

Mark Cherrie performs his second quartet album. As a vastly experienced steel pan player, he has developed a completely unique voice on an instrument that, for some, still remains a novelty instrument. Supported by some of the UK’s foremost jazz musicians, Mark proves that in his hands, the instrument itself can be a genuine jazz voice. The material takes the listener on a journey through many jazz forms, as well as a surprising cover version. As a side note, Mark has been composing music for TV & film for well over 20 years, in addition to actively playing for musicians such as Edwin Starr, Jimmy Ruffin, Odyssey, Ronnie Laws and Gary Barlow, to name but a few. He was also honoured to have recorded live steel pan on the original soundtrack to Disney’s The Little Mermaid. John Donaldson won Best Soloist at San Sebastian in 1980 before moving to California, collaborating with leading musicians including Eddie Henderson. Returning to London in 1993, he has worked with Iain Ballamy, Art Themen and others, and performed with international soloists such as Freddie Hubbard, Scott Hamilton, Ingrid Jensen and Norma Winstone. Drummer Eric Ford performs internationally at clinics and festivals with Partikel and artists including Maciek Pysz and Mornington Lockett. Known for his versatility and expressive style, he has built a strong and growing reputation across a wide range of contemporary jazz settings. Tom Mason, a Royal Academy and New England Conservatory graduate, is a highly versatile UK bassist and has worked with artists including Mark Ronson, Anoushka Shankar, Jamie Cullum, Questlove, Angelique Kidjo, Anoushka Shankar, and many more. He is a long‑time member of Robert Mitchell’s Panacea. His debut album Joining the Dots earned critical acclaim and Arts Council support for touring.

Cape Town-born pianist/composer Clouts’ South African roots have inspired a voyage of discovery that has led to him soaking up the joyful passion of Caribbean calypso, the bluesy melodies of Middle Eastern praise songs, the exuberant sway of Cuban dance music and the tuneful essence of Gospel while honouring jazz heroes including Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Charles Lloyd. As a key member of the popular London-based world jazz ensemble Zubop and its offshoot ZubopGambia, with BBC World Music award-winner Juldeh Camara, Clouts created a solid body of work with African roots and, since moving to Dorset in 2006, he has responded to his new surroundings with impressionistic compositions that complement his world music interests, resonating with strong themes and packing a mighty rhythmical punch. The latest CD from the Philip Clouts Quartet is one of the first wave of releases on the new jazz imprint from prestigious label Odradek Records. On this album, entitled Umoya (named from the Zulu word for life force), Clouts’ African inspirations extend beyond Cape jazz to Gnawa music and Afrobeat, and further to pan-European folksong and soul-jazz. Joined by rising star saxophonist Samuel Eagles, bassist Tim Fairhall and drummer Marek Dorcik, he brings his musical journey alive with superb musicianship and infectious vigour. “The best of British jazz” Chris Phillips, Jazz FM “Precise ebullience and relaxed funkiness” The Guardian “A revelatory experience” UK Vibe “Clouts’ compositions are strong and likeable. The quartet’s playing is similarly engaging, a feeling of optimism pervading the tunes with a life force of its own” All About Jazz “It has a very infectious feel-good quality about it” Jazz FM “Clouts’ affection for a gospel-powered earthiness emerges in the relaxed funkiness of his piano solo” The Guardian “Clouts’ compositions are highly melodic, rhythmically varied and stylistically and culturally diverse. In this quartet he has musicians capable of bringing his ideas to colourful and vital fruition” Ian Mann

Alto saxophonist Reiss Ellis Beckles leads a dynamic contemporary jazz group based in London. Blending modern jazz sensibilities with deep-rooted influences from swing, soul, and global rhythms, the ensemble creates a sound that is both exploratory and grounded. Beckles’ writing is characterised by rich harmonic landscapes, compelling grooves, and a strong sense of narrative, giving each performance a distinct identity while leaving space for spontaneity and interplay. At its core is a collective of highly expressive musicians, each bringing their own voice to the music. Whether performing original compositions or reimagined works, the Reiss Ellis Beckles Group delivers music that is engaging, textural, and deeply connected to the tradition while looking firmly ahead. Rowan Hudson is a pianist known for his expressive playing, deep musicality, and wide-ranging influences across jazz, contemporary music, and improvisation. A highly collaborative musician, Hudson has performed with a variety of ensembles and artists across the UK scene. His playing combines rich harmonic language with rhythmic fluidity, making him a compelling voice both as a soloist and accompanist. Tom Rivière is an in-demand bassist whose playing blends technical precision and creativity. Active across the UK jazz and contemporary music scene, Rivière is known for his strong rhythmic foundation, melodic improvisation, and versatility across a wide range of musical settings. Mark Hale is a drummer recognised for his musical sensitivity, groove-driven playing, and dynamic approach behind the kit. Recently relocating to New York to study jazz at City College of New York, he continues to develop his voice as an emerging artist while bringing energy, precision, and creativity to every ensemble he performs with.

Jazz guitarist Sam Dunn leads an all-star quartet featuring saxophonist Dave O’Higgins, playing music from Blue Note’s legendary golden era of the ’50s and ’60s. Taking a deep dive into lesser-played music by artists such as Grant Green, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan and Larry Young, fans of hard bop will love this band’s driving swing, propelled by Hammond organist Liam Dunachie and drummer Dave Ohm. “Tasteful, melodic and acrobatic solos that well and truly impressed the jury!” London Jazz News “Keep playing those right chord changes, you sound great!” George Wein, Newport(US) Jazz Festival

Best known for his work with his band Wild Card, guitarist Clement Regert brings his latest project, The GAB Trio, featuring established drummer/percussionist/producer Steve Taylor on cajon and percussion and long-term Clement collaborator the expat Italian Gianluca Corona also on guitar. With this charismatic two-guitar front line, the trio perform what Clement describes as “a blend of Flamenco/Brazilian infused tunes and reworked pop numbers”. For this performance, they are delighted to feature the wonderful Brazilian vocalist Luna Cohen, “one of the most interesting singers and composers among the rising stars of MPB – música popular brasileira” (Time Out Barcelona), who has perfected her craft and earned a spot in the foreground of the jazz scene. “The GAB Trio put on a thrilling gig which blended the boundaries of jazz, samba, tango, flamenco, and bossa nova. Guitarists Gianluca Corona and Clement Regert were joined by Steve Taylor on percussion, and each musician’s sophisticated respect for world musical traditions was matched by their virtuosic improvisational abilities.” Jazzwise “Sprightly rhythm and attractive melody delivered by nylon-strung guitars and Cajon setting the tone…with “The GAB Album” on the stereo, it’s warm and sunny indoors.” London Jazz News “The trio is creating and improvising at a level of communication that’s very impressive…” Blues & Soul Magazine

Shanay Holmes, one of the West End’s most powerful and emotive voices, presents her first-ever solo concert at Cadogan Hall, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Following her critically acclaimed performance as Nancy in Oliver! – a role she originated and for which she won Best Female Lead in a Musical at the Black British Theatre Awards – she performs orchestral reimaginings of musical theatre classics alongside the songs that have shaped her journey. Her work is celebrated for its emotional depth, vocal power and commanding stage presence, with Virgin Radio’s Chris Evans describing her performance of ‘As Long As He Needs Me’ at the Royal Variety Performance as “the best thing I have ever heard”. Praised for her “blistering torque” (Evening Standard), she is “a remarkable singer” (The Guardian), delivering “a powerhouse performance” (WhatsOnStage) and a “dynamic creative force in British theatre” (Revamp Magazine). Don’t miss this special one-night-only concert – an unforgettable evening of impassioned renditions and powerful vocals.

Where nostalgia meets passion – relive the golden era of Arabic music. Experience the timeless magic of Abdel Halim Hafez in a spectacular live tribute headlined by acclaimed Lebanese performer Saad Ramadan, accompanied by the Echoes of the Orient Choir and Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Pierre Khawam. This production revives the unforgettable masterpieces of one of the Arab world’s most beloved musical legends. Known for his emotional delivery and remarkable vocal resemblance, Saad Ramadan brings new life to Abdel Halim’s iconic repertoire with authenticity, passion, and contemporary sophistication. Having captivated audiences at world-renowned venues including Folies Bergère, Cairo Opera House, and UNESCO Palace, this distinguished concert production now comes to London for the first time, for an unforgettable evening.

Step into Dance is a programme facilitated by the Royal Academy of Dance, in partnership with The Jack Petchey Foundation, to deliver dance classes to schools and youth groups within London and Essex. Delivered by professional dancers, Step into Dance supports young dancers in continuously progressing and realising their creative potential. Step Live is their annual celebration of dance, featuring a selection of work created by students on the Step into Dance programme throughout the year. Join them as they congratulate all the students on their hard work this year, throughout this exciting showcase of different dance styles, demonstrating the energy and enthusiasm of these talented young dancers.

Pretend the 80s reign once again with this triple header of acts.

Britain fell in love with Ferguson’s voice during the seventh season of the competition show, during which the then 24-year-old singer won hearts with her story of single motherhood and passionate love of music. Shortly after her time on The X Factor, Ferguson released her debut album, Heaven. It was received with universal acclaim from critics, with no publication giving it less than four stars, and was certified platinum in the UK.

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”. Hamza will share his infectious sense of wonder and most precious memories both in life and in nature. “My Life Behind the Lens” promises to be an unforgettable show filled with adventure, storytelling, and stunning wonders from the natural world. Hamza brings a fresh perspective to the natural world, and he truly believes that by engaging people in the joy of Mother Nature and what she has to offer, we can all gain a fresh perspective on the world around us and how we can protect it together. Hamza shares behind the scenes tales from his epic filming expeditions across the globe. Packed with breathtaking footage, fascinating insights, charming personal stories, and with a deep passion for nature, he invites audiences of all ages to reconnect with the wild world around them. This unique live experience offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of Britain’s most beloved natural history storytellers.

Jazz vocalist and composer Sarah L. King brings a world-class quartet to Cadogan Hall to share a special show of her favourite vocal jazz standards and some soulful original songs from her highly acclaimed, newly released album, The Light Ahead. Sarah mixes influences of soul, singer-songwriter and R’n’B in her original songs with her sophisticated lyrics and clear-toned vocals. But she’s also no stranger to the swingin’ vocal standards and has a natural ability to communicate and imbue emotion in everything she sings, with her gift for phrasing and ear for harmonies. Both of King’s highly-acclaimed albums Fire Horse (2024), and The Light Ahead (2026) (both produced by Claire Martin OBE), feature regularly on BBC Radio London, BBC Radio 3, and Jazz FM. After her sold-out debut at London Jazz Festival 2025, King is touring London with her current album trio, before heading to Sweden for an autumn 2026 tour. Barry Green is a professor of Jazz Piano at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has been playing on the international jazz scene for 25 years. He lives between London and Rotterdam and regularly plays in clubs and festivals across the UK and Europe with musicians such as Ian Shaw, Toni Kofi, Alan Barnes, Elaine Delmar, and Brigitte Beraha, to name a few. London-based Jakub Cywiński is an accomplished Polish double bass player and composer who collaborates with contemporary composers and jazz musicians such as Ola Onabule, Marco Marconi, Partikel, Duncan Eagles Quartet, among others. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, his varied freelance career has taken him to India, Russia, Lebanon and other places around the world. Eric Ford is an acclaimed UK-based jazz and fusion drummer, renowned for his inventive, muscular, and melodic approach to contemporary percussion. Critically praised by major publications, he is a highly versatile performer that has contributed to over 50 album releases. His performance credits span legendary events and spaces such as the China Drum Summit in Beijing as well as Ronnie Scotts, Abbey Road studios, and the Royal Albert Hall. “Sarah L. King has a voice to luxuriate in; intimate, expressive and beautifully nuanced and able to engage the listener with her soft and velvety voice that can be as equally tough and compelling and a natural storyteller.” Nick Lea, Jazz Views

Celebrating 30 years since the release of her platinum-selling debut solo album Naked, alongside the success of her critically acclaimed Top 10 album Confessions, this special concert offers a unique opportunity to experience Louise live in an intimate setting. Spanning an extraordinary 33-year career, the evening will take audiences through her biggest hits, fan favourites and defining moments, including ‘Naked’, ‘Arms Around the World’, ‘Let’s Go Round Again’ and ‘2 Faced’, alongside a celebration of last year’s triumphant Top 10 album Confessions in full. Fans can also look forward to a selection of nostalgic classics from her time with Eternal. With over 15 million records sold worldwide, Louise remains one of the UK’s most successful female artists, currently holding the record for the most Top 10 singles by any former British girl group member (nine), and the most Top 10 albums (four), alongside Cheryl and Melanie C. She continues to captivate audiences with her timeless pop sound and distinctive voice, and this performance promises a celebratory and memorable night, bringing together three decades of music in one iconic London venue. Louise says: “I honestly can’t believe it’s been 30 years since Naked. That album changed everything for me. To be celebrating it alongside my recent Top 10 album Confessions, a record which means so much to me personally and creatively, feels incredibly special. I’ve missed touring so much, and I can’t wait to be back on the road performing all the hits and Confessions live for the first time… and maybe even some new music.”

After the resounding success of last year’s unforgettable evening at Cadogan Hall, Ronnie Lane Fest II is back by popular demand! Featuring Slim Chance, Small Fakers and PP Arnold with special guests to be announced, this special encore celebration honours the legendary musician, songwriter, and soul of The Small Faces and Faces with an even richer night of music, heartfelt tributes, and timeless classics. Expect outstanding performances from artists who knew and loved Ronnie, delivering favourites like ‘Itchycoo Park’, ‘Lazy Sunday’, and ‘Ooh La La’ with passion and authenticity. Join fellow fans for an intimate, joyous evening filled with laughter, memories, and the pure spirit of Ronnie’s music. Don’t miss this rare chance to celebrate a true rock legend once again.