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Clocks to go back… but the BSO brings sunshine to November
Wednesday 21 October 2026
The event is supported by new BSO Corporate Patron, Paris Smith, one of the largest regional full-service law firms in the south.
Sharp skills and creativity displayed in second year of BSO Music-Making Competition: winners announced
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Three winners announced in 18-24, 25-39 and 40+ age categories
Music comes to life for thousands of pupils from Cornwall to the Isle of Wight in free events
Thursday 8 October 2026
A host of free events to support music education and aspiring performers, from primary school through to GCSE and BTEC, available to book now
Road to Joy: Fans of orchestral music embark on two-year Beethoven special from this week
Tuesday 29 September 2026
The BSO deepens its partnership with Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth and enters a new chapter with Lark Music
People throughout Dorset to experience more live music this autumn as Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra tour reaches new venues
Tuesday 15 September 2026
People throughout Dorset will experience more live music this autumn as smaller ensembles from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra visit arts venues and community spaces across the county.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the BSO’s spectacular festive concerts selling fast
Friday 4 September 2026
Plus, opportunities for aspiring singers (9-13) to join the Orchestra on stages across the region...
Double-bill of violin music featuring renowned soloist visits Weymouth and Barnstaple
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Acclaimed violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen joins Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Weymouth and Barnstaple to chart a musical journey from darkness to light.
Spectacular music and picnics as the BSO’s Proms in the Park concerts welcomed almost 7,000 people into heart of town
Tuesday 11 August 2026
Thousands of revellers came through the gates of Meyrick Park to celebrate live music 7-8 August
BSO names Eleanor Blakeney as new Principal Horn
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Eleanor Blakeney arrives on the South Coast to become Principal Horn ahead of the new concert season
Your music, your way: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s music-making competition is back
Tuesday 7 July 2026
The BSO Music-Making Competition - which is sponsored by Lark Music - returns for 2026.
Popular training programme returns to empower next generation community music leaders
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Emerging creatives (18-30) keen to work in their local communities are encouraged to apply to become the next BSO Young Associates.
Care South residents make musical memories with the BSO at JPMorganChase
Tuesday 2 June 2026
A very special afternoon created by three of Dorset's leading organisations