BBC SSO Glasgow Series 2025/26 Events
Thu 5 Feb 2026
- 19:30City Halls
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
Programme
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine(5 mins)
- Symphony No. 1, Op 9(21 mins)
- interval
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor(34 mins)
Performers
- Gemma NewConductor
- Alessio Baxpiano
Sun 15 Feb 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Rachmaninov's First Symphony is a gripping climax to this concert which also features Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.2: an afternoon that begins in the dream-world of Debussy’s mythical Faun, and ends at the gates of the inferno.
Rachmaninov's First Symphony is a gripping climax to this concert which also features Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.2: an afternoon that begins in the dream-world of Debussy’s mythical Faun, and ends at the gates of the inferno.
Programme
- Prelude A L'Après-midi d'un faune(10 mins)
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor(26 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in D minor(45 mins)
Performers
- Hana Changviolin
- Chloé Van SoeterstèdeConductor
Thu 19 Feb 2026
- 19:30City Halls
A final farewell from Mozart - elegant, witty and nostalgic
A final farewell from Mozart - elegant, witty and nostalgic
Programme
- There, where I call home(12 mins)World Premiere, BBC commission
- Piano Concerto No.27 K595(32 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 8 in G major(36 mins)
Performers
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
- Imogen Cooperpiano
Also part ofBBC SSO 2025-26 Season
Thu 12 Mar 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.
Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.
Programme
- Aurora(10 mins)
- Cello Symphony(34 mins)
- interval
- Falstaff(30 mins)
- The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra(17 mins)
Performers
- Alban Gerhardtcello
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Thu 19 Mar 2026
- 19:30City Halls
Pulse-raising passion and a teenage prodigy’s firecracker piano concerto
Pulse-raising passion and a teenage prodigy’s firecracker piano concerto
Programme
- Little Suite(11 mins)
- Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra in A-Flat Major(43 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor, ‘Pathétique’(42 mins)
Performers
- Duo Játékokpianos
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
Sat 20 Dec 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Celebrate the festive season with the BBC SSO's magical movie music night in Glasgow! Enjoy John Williams, Disney classics & Golden Age tunes. Hosted by Jamie MacDougall. Always a sell-out—book early!
Thu 18 Dec 2025
- 19:30City Halls
This year, the BBC SSO offers two Christmas concerts at City Halls! Enjoy festive carols, classics, and Jamie MacDougall's sparkling performances—like a cozy mug of hot chocolate.
Thu 11 Dec 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Shimmering soundscapes of impressionist magic and hidden treasures
Shimmering soundscapes of impressionist magic and hidden treasures
Programme
- Symphony No.2(19 mins)
- Piano Concerto(26 mins)
- interval
- Valses nobles et sentimentales (orchestral version)(16 mins)
- Nocturnes, for women’s chorus and orchestra(26 mins)
Performers
- Ilan VolkovConductor
- Nicolas Hodgespiano
- Upper Voices of the RCS Chamber Choir
Also part ofBBC SSO 2025-26 Season
Thu 4 Dec 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Grieg’s beloved concerto and a deeply moving wartime masterpiece with NYCOS
Grieg’s beloved concerto and a deeply moving wartime masterpiece with NYCOS
Programme
- Bacchanale(12 mins)World Premiere, BBC Commission
- Piano Concerto in A minor(30 mins)
- interval
- A Child of Our Time(65 mins)
Performers
- Pumeza Matshikizasoprano
- Beth Tayloralto
- John Findontenor
- Ashley Richesbass
- Stephen Houghpiano
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Also part ofBBC SSO 2025-26 Season
Thu 27 Nov 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Programme
- Strum(8 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor(40 mins)
- interval
- Medea's Dance of Vengeance(14 mins)
- La mer(24 mins)
Performers
- Isata Kanneh‐Masonpiano
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
