2026/27 Season Launch Event

On Thursday, 23 April 2026, the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra will be holding an event in Brighton to present the full details of their 2026/27 season. This gathering is the point where the new programme and specific concert dates are officially revealed to the public. Currently led by musical director and pianist Joanna MacGregor, the orchestra has been going through a period of change, and this launch is intended to outline the next phase of that development. It is a straightforward opportunity for local residents and regular concert-goers to see what the ensemble has planned for the coming year before the tickets actually go live.

The context for this new season follows a fairly diverse 2025/26 programme that included everything from Mozart to contemporary works and jazz influences. Recent performances featured collaborations with soloists such as Ruth Rogers and Sascha Bota, which gives some indication of the calibre of musicians the BPO has been working with lately. The organisers have noted that they are aiming to connect with both their long-standing subscribers and people who might be new to the orchestral scene in Brighton. The upcoming reveal will confirm whether they continue with this mix of traditional and modern styles as they move into the 2026/27 period.

In terms of how the booking process works, the orchestra operates a membership scheme that costs £35 per year. One of the main features of this membership is receiving priority access to tickets once the new season's schedule is released. For those who aren't members but want to stay informed, the BPO uses their website, brightonphil.org.uk, to manage a mailing list. Signing up there is the standard way to receive the launch information and the full programme details directly. This allows anyone interested to look over the dates and decide which performances fit their schedule before the general booking period opens.