Inspire your students with a live concert experience
Our BrightSparks concerts are inspiring live experiences for school audiences from Key Stage 1 all the way up to A Level. Each year we perform for around 10,000 students at our Southbank Centre home and at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne, with the chosen music and engaging presentation designed especially for school audiences. Concerts include a presenter breaking down the music in a fun and engaging way, and a big screen behind the Orchestra picks out key elements from the music or story.
Often this is the first time students will have encountered the thrill of a live orchestra, and it’s sure to be an unforgettable experience!
BrightSparks concerts 2024/25
This season, the dates for our BrightSparks concerts are:
- GCSE BrightSparks concert: Wednesday 20 November 2024 (SOLD OUT)
- Key Stage 1 BrightSparks concerts: Thursday 13 March 2025 (SOLD OUT)
- Key Stage 2 BrightSparks concert, Eastbourne: Thursday 12 June 2025 – Book now!
- Key Stage 2 BrightSparks concerts, London: Wednesday 25 June 2025 (SOLD OUT)
BrightSparks concerts 2025/26
Next season, the dates for our London BrightSparks concerts are:
- GCSE BrightSparks concert: Thursday 6 November 2025
- Key Stage 1 BrightSparks concerts: Wednesday 11 March 2026
- Key Stage 2 BrightSparks concerts: Wednesday 24 June 2026
Applications open about three months before each concert takes place. Date for Eastbourne TBA.
What’s included for teachers?
Concert bookings include free INSET sessions (at primary school level) and written resources for teachers (at all levels), which cover ways to explore the repertoire and concert themes with your students before or in response to the concerts. We are always interested in seeing and hearing creative work made by schools inspired by BrightSparks concerts!
How do I book tickets?
BrightSparks concerts bookings open approximately three months before each concert. Schools apply online and request the number of tickets they require. Once booking has closed, the LPO allocates the bookings, and sends schools their ticket confirmation and an invoice for the full amount due. Tickets cost £3 per student, and are free for accompanying adults.
BrightSparks concerts are very popular, and we recommend you join our mailing list to be informed when booking is open. Email education@lpo.org.uk to be added (tell us if you’re interested in primary or secondary level concerts).