How to watch and listen to the BBC Proms 2021

Sophie Rainbow
·2 min read
Organist Anna Lapwood, horn player Martin Owen, presenter Katie Derham, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason at the Royal Albert Hall (PA)
Organist Anna Lapwood, horn player Martin Owen, presenter Katie Derham, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason at the Royal Albert Hall (PA)

The BBC Proms are now well underway, showcasing a remarkably broad repertoire in a particularly challenging year for classical music.

With “Prommers” tickets costing only £7.12 on the day, there are plenty of chances to get your live music fix in person at the Royal Albert Hall. Performers range from stalwarts such as BBC Symphony Orchestra to relative newcomers like Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter Moses Sumney. There really is something for everyone.

But if you can’t get to the Royal Albert Hall, there are plenty of other options to keep your eyes and ears duly satisfied.

So if music be the food of love, feast upon this year’s festival - here are all the ways you can enjoy the BBC Proms 2021.

Live BBC channels

20 Proms will be shown live on television, on both BBC Two and BBC Four. You can find the full schedule here.

BBC iPlayer

If you can’t catch the concerts on live television, they will also be available to view on iPlayer after the event.

BBC Radio 3

All Proms will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3. You can find upcoming listings here.

BBC Sounds

If you miss them live, you can find them later on BBC Sounds. Here’s a list of episodes available now.

The BBC Proms website

For all the information you need in one place, head to the Proms website. You can find the link here.

Social Media

Lastly, for a glimpse behind the scenes or to learn more about the music on offer, find the Proms on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

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The BBC Proms 2021 are at the Royal Albert Hall until September 11, with 52 concerts featuring over 2,000 musicians.

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