BBC Promenade Concerts

What is a Prom?

A Prom means a Promenade Concert, or a concert where part of the audience stands in a "promenade" area of the hall.

The BBC Proms is an annual music festival running from mid-July to mid-September and comprising over seventy Prom concerts.

What is Promming?

Part of the Proms audience has always stood in the Arena, directly in front of the orchestra, and many consider this the best position in the hall. However, you can also stand high up in the Gallery and just let the sound drift up to you.

Today there are still over 1,000 standing places available at each Prom. The traditionally low prices allow you to enjoy world-class concerts for just £5!

Day promming tickets cannot be booked in advance, so even if all seats have been sold, you always have a good chance of getting in. Early queuing is advisable for the more popular concerts, however.

Where and when does the BBC Proms take place?

The BBC Proms takes place at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The 2007 season will run from 13 July until 8 September inclusive.

During the season, there is a least one Prom concert every evening, some of which are preceded by a related pre-Prom talk.

My Music

I am not a musician but I do value music for many reasons. A feast of opportunities to listen and learn that the Proms provide through radio and TV. I will return when some part of the programme gets to me.