Concerts

Details of the remaining concerts in our  2025-26 Season are below.
Following refurbishment work, the reopening date for St Andrew’s Hall is now confirmed and, with a couple of exceptions, all our performances will be back there from March 2026 onward.
However, you should always check individual concert pages for up-to-date details regarding venue, start time, ticket availability etc. 
You can also download our Brochure for Nov-Dec 2025. The Music in Norwich brochure will be be available to download here soon too.
Never been to a classical music concert before? Read our First Timer’s Guide.

Sibelius and Brahms

Sat 8 November 2025, 7:30pm
Norwich Cathedral – Venue details

Sibelius: Symphony No.7
Brahms: A German Requiem

Alison Langer – soprano, James Newby – baritone
Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
conducted by Matthew Andrews and Ashley Grote

Dvořák, Suk and Janáček

Sat 6 December 2025, 7:30pm
Norfolk Events Centre – Venue details

Dvořák: Cello Concerto
Suk: Scherzo Fantastique
Janáček: Taras Bulba

Tom Isaac – cello
Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Matthew Andrews

The Phil’s Family Christmas Concert

Tue 16 December 2025, 7:30pm
Norfolk Events Centre – Venue details

Norwich Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra plus special guests
conducted by Ashley Grote and Matthew Andrews
with CAROLS FOR CHOIR AND AUDIENCE

Festive fun with your favourite carols and seasonal melodies in the Phil’s annual Christmas celebration.

Glinka, Prokofiev and Rachmaninov

Sat 14 February 2026, 7:30pm
The Norfolk Events Centre – Venue details

Glinka: Overture, Ruslan and Ludmila
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.3
Rachmaninov: Symphony no.1

Alexander Ullman – piano
Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by  Matthew Andrews

The Dream of Gerontius

Sat 21 March 2026, 7:30pm
St Andrew’s Hall (The Halls) – Venue details

Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius

Diana Moore – mezzo soprano, Gwilym Bowen – tenor, Ashley Riches – baritone
Norwich Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra
conducted by Ashley Grote

Children’s Concerts

Sat 28 March 2026, 1:30pm and 3:30pm
The King’s Centre – Venue details

Back by popular demand – the Phil’s fun concerts specially designed for children aged 5-11 and their families. Two short performances of around one hour including a short interval, with a chance to try some of the instruments!

Bernard Hughes – narrator
Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra
s conducted by Matthew Andrews

Norfolk & Norwich Festival: Walton Double Bill

Sat 23 May 2026, 7:30pm
Saint Andrew’s Hall (The Halls) – Venue details

Walton: Henry V – A Shakespeare Scenario (arr. Christopher Palmer)
Walton – Belshazzar’s Feast

Roderick Williams – baritone, Orator (tbc)
Norwich Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra
conducted by Matthew Andrews and Ashley Grote