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BBC Proms 2025 Unveils Bold Innovations and Milestones

The eight-week festival features groundbreaking gender representation, themed concerts, and the first overnight Prom in over 40 years.

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From left: Yunchan Lim, Anna Lapwood and Klaus Makela all appear in this year’s Proms line-up

Overview

  • Claudia Winkleman will host a Traitors-themed Prom, exploring themes of treachery and betrayal with classical works and music from the hit BBC series.
  • The Last Night of the Proms will feature an all-female lineup for the first time, with Elim Chan conducting and world premieres by Camille Pépin and Rachel Portman.
  • Anna Lapwood will curate the first overnight Prom since 1983, offering an immersive musical experience from 11pm to 7am with diverse performers and repertoire.
  • The 2025 Proms season includes 86 concerts across the UK, expanding to new locations such as Bradford, Belfast, Bristol, and Gateshead.
  • Key anniversaries will be celebrated, including the centenary of the Shipping Forecast and tributes to composers like Shostakovich and Ravel.