One of the highlights in the London music calendar is the BBC Proms. Over 58 days this summer, visitors and locals in London can experience over 90 incredible concerts. With something on offer for everyone’s musical tastes, we are excited to host visitors to London in our Central London hotels who are heading to the BBC Proms. Let’s look at what you can expect from this year’s event and where to stay to make the most of your time in the city.
When is the First Night of the Proms?
The first night of the event this year will take place on Friday 19th July 2024. The Royal Albert Hall will host the first event and is one of the key venues where many of the most anticipated events will take place. Conductor Elim Chan will present Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony on night one. This is her debut at the BBC Proms and soloist Isata Kanneh-Mason will also make an appearance on this night.
Highlights of the BBC Proms 2024
With events spread over nearly two months, the BBC Proms offers something for everyone. This schedule offers a good mix of both modern and classical music, but you’ll want to make sure you start looking at tickets now, as the most popular events quickly fill up. Proms director David Pickard returns for one more year, but it has been announced this will be his final year leading the event. Highlights of the 2024 calendar include Florence + The Machine, Bristol’s Paraorchestra and Sam Smith.
While the event slowed down a little because of the pandemic, this year we see orchestras flying in from Berlin, Paris and many other cities around the world to entertain the London audience. Following the death of Sir Andrew Davis, who conducted the Last Night many times, there will also be a tribute to him. He had been scheduled to conduct Prom 54 in August, but Pickard promises they will find the right way to pay tribute to his musical talent and joyful spirit.
Where to Stay for the BBC Proms
If you are planning a visit to London for the BBC Proms, you’ll want to start thinking about booking a Central London hotel as soon as possible. Not only is this event taking place, but the school summer holidays are in full swing. Visitors from around the world love coming to London in July and August, so we see an increase in early bookings for our hotels. All our hotels are centrally located and have good connections to the Royal Albert Hall and the other venues in use for the BBC Proms. You can use the search feature on our site to check availability for the dates of the event you are planning to visit. All rooms come with Wi-Fi and all the amenities you would need to have a good night of sleep after a busy day in the city.
Are you planning to visit London for the 2024 BBC Proms? Look through our selection of London hotels to find the perfect base for your stay. Our team will be here to answer any questions you have about staying with us this summer and will be excited to host you for this special event.
