BBC Proms 2026: Relaxed Prom

Created by BBC

An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Ind

An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence.

Audio-described by Timna Fibert

British Sign Language-interpreted by Sean Chandler

Relaxed performance

There will be no interval

Tom Fetherstonhaugh © Kaupo Kikkas

Programme:
Louis Prima arr. Harry Baker Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)
Radiohead arr. Simon Hale Pyramid Song
Caroline Shaw Partita – Sarabande
Antonín Dvořák Czech Suite, Op. 39 – Finale (Furiant)
Ralph Vaughan Williams arr. R. Douglas Serenade to Music
Meredith Monk Panda Chant II
Duke Ellington arr. Harry Baker It Don’t Mean a Thing (if it Ain’t Got That Swing)
Performers:
BBC Singers
Fantasia Orchestra
Tom Fetherstonhaugh

Event details

When: Sun 9 Aug 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Format: In-person

Venue:
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore
London SW7 2AP
United Kingdom

Cost: Seats from £13.24 to £33.64 (including booking fee)

Access & inclusion

This event includes BSL interpreters.

Access features

  • BSL interpreters
  • Wheelchair access

Organiser

BBC

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