BBC Proms
All you need to know about the BBC Proms

How did the Last Night of the Proms tradition start and become so famous?

Watched by millions on TV, The Last Night of The Proms is the most famous annual concert in classical music and now part of the British social calendar. Roderick Swanston explains how the Last Night of the Proms began
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100 most memorable Proms ever

Jeremy Pound celebrates the centenary of the BBC by looking at some of the finest moments – plus a few not-so-glorious episodes – from its guardianship of the world’s greatest classical music festival
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What is a... Prommer?

Ivan Hewett takes a closer look at the tradition of queueing for music, with those taking part commonly known as Prommers.
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BBC Proms announce 2022 concert line-up

After two years of cancellations and adapted programming, audiences are being welcomed back to the Royal Albert Hall for a full, eight-week season of concerts
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Dalia Stasevksa on conducting the First and Last Nights of the Proms

After negotiating the tricky task of conducting 2020’s audience-free Last Night of the Proms with flying colours, Dalia Stasevska has been welcomed back to lead the First Night in this year’s festival. She talks to Richard Morrison about this year's BBC Proms
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Best John Wilson Proms

We select some of the John Wilson orchestra's finest Proms appearances
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Is there a dress code at the BBC Proms?

Do you have to dress up for the BBC Proms? No, says Michael Beek. In fact, anything goes, but you may want to think about practicalities...
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Last Nights of the Proms: which have been the best?

Which have been the most memorable Last Nights of The Proms? We take a look at the standout nights from its inception
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Why are the BBC Proms called the Proms?

What is 'Proms' short for? A short explanation of where the name of the BBC Proms comes from
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