Sibelius is represented at the BBC Proms 2026 by only two works – the Violin Concerto and Second Symphony, both perennial favourites. They are conducted by two of Finland’s foremost conductors and the soloist in the Violin Concerto won the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in 2025.

The Proms season runs from 17 July until 12 September. General booking opens on 16 May. Every Prom will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds and many will also be broadcast on BBC TV and iPlayer.

Tuesday 21 July 2026 / 18:00 / Royal Albert Hall
Betsy Jolas: Tales of a Summer Sea (UK premiere)
Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor
Richard Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra
Sueye Park, violin
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra / John Storgårds

Tuesday 28 July 2026 / 19:00 / Royal Albert Hall
Mark‐Anthony Turnage: Festen Suite (UK premiere)
Benjamin Britten: Cello Symphony
Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2
Guy Johnston, cello
BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sakari Oramo

More information: https://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/events/composers/691b0e9d-9e57-41cf-932d-a3d21b068e75