LEICESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2026/27 SEASON

Leicester Symphony Orchestra make a welcome return to the Hall with their 2026/27 season, featuring more incredible soloists and beloved classical pieces! Experience the ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue in the safe hands of experienced Pianist and teacher, Keelan Carew. Audiences are also treated to Amalia Young performing Lark Ascending, alongside other works inspired by rhythm and ritual.

The season finishes with an orchestral celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven on the bicentenary of his death.

Season Discounts Available
(Not including tickets for The Organ Recital)

You can get 10% off your booking when you purchase all three concerts at once.

There is also a group discount where groups of eight or more save 50% off their total cost.

Lord Mayor of Leicester’s Concert: Rhapsody in Blue Sunday 15 November 2026, 3pm

Keelan Carew soloist
Dexter Drown conductor

GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
COPLAND Fanfare for A Common Man (Symphony No. 3)
BERNSTEIN Candide Overture

Tickets £26 £23 £17
Family (two adults and up to three children) £52 £40
Students/18 and under £6
Universal/Pension Credit half-price tickets

Join the Leicester Symphony Orchestra and the Lord Mayor of Leicester for an exciting afternoon of music that blends Blues, Jazz and Classical music.

2pm Free Piano Masterclass
An opportunity to learn from Keelan Carew, with a select few being chosen to be coached directly. Free limited places available but tickets must be booked in advance.
Visit the LSO website to apply for a place to be coached by the soloist.

Lark Ascending Sunday 14 March 2027, 3pm

Amalia Young soloist
Dexter Drown conductor
Catherine Cole leader

VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS Lark Ascending
GRIEG Peer Gynt
STRAVINSKY Rite of Spring

Tickets £26 £23 £17
Family (two adults and up to three children) £52 £40
Students/18 and under £6
Universal/Pension Credit half-price tickets

An energetic and soaring afternoon of classical music awaits with this programme, all selected for their emphasis on ritual and rhythm.

2pm Free Violin Masterclass
An opportunity to learn from Amalia Young, with a select few being chosen to be coached directly. Free limited places available but tickets must be booked in advance.
Visit the LSO website to apply for a place to be coached by the soloist.

Organ Recital Saturday 8 May 2027, 5pm

Heinz-Peter Kortmann soloist

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 (Arr. by Jonathan Scott)

Tickets £15
Students/18 and under £6
Universal/Pension Credit half-price tickets

LSO Beethoven package – Saturday 8 May
Book the Organ Recital, Pre-Concert Talk and Concert and save 25%

Join Heinz-Peter Kortmann for a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 (arranged by Jonathan Scott) on our beautiful organ.

Celebrating 200 years of Beethoven’s music with Leicester Philharmonic Choir and choirs from Krefeld Saturday 8 May 2027, 7:30pm

Theresa Klose soloist
Jingwen Cai soloist
Amar Muchhalan soloist
Marcus Farnsworth soloist
Dexter Drown conductor
Catherine Cole leader

BEETHOVEN Fidelio Overture and Selected Arias
BEETHOVEN Mass in C, Kyrie and Gloria
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9

Tickets £26 £23 £17
Family (two adults and up to three children) £52 £40
Students/18 and under £6
Universal/Pension Credit half-price tickets

LSO Beethoven package – Saturday 8 May
Book the Organ Recital, Pre-Concert Talk and Concert and save 25%

2027 marks the bicentenary of the great composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827). To celebrate, Leicester Symphony Orchestra are joining with local choirs and an array of soloists to commemorate with three of Beethoven’s works.

6pm Pre-Concert Talk £4
An opportunity to hear from international Beethoven Scholar, Barry Cooper.
Limited number of tickets available, and can only be booked with tickets for the organ recital or the main concert.