BBC Proms Programming 2024

For BBC affiliates:

Concert highlights from the 2024 BBC Proms will be broadcast on BBC World Service Saturdays at 2pm ET with a repeat on Sundays at 7am ET from August 3 – 25:

  • August 3: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony with conductor Elim Chan
  • August 10: The Sound of Disco with the BBC Concert Orchestra
  • August 17: Anne-Sophie Mutter plays Brahms
  • August 24: Dances with the Kanneh-Masons featuring the Proms debut of the Fantasia Orchestra

View the concert schedule with full descriptions here.NOTE: These programs will be broadcast on the BBC World Service – news stations will hear this classical music programming during the regular World Service schedule and there will be NO POSTS at the bottom of the hour.

  • Broadcast time: Saturdays, 2-3 p.m. ET; repeats Sundays, 7-8 a.m. ET
  • Length: 53 minutes
  • Clock: Proms programs will not follow the BBC World Service clock; there are no breaks at the bottom of the hour.
  • All four episodes will also be available for a week after broadcast on the Partner Site.

For all stations:

We are proud to showcase the most memorable performances of the 2024 BBC Proms on our classical programs. Share up to nine weeks of performances from London’s Royal Albert Hall:

  • SymphonyCast: Hosted by Steve Seel, Symphonycast will broadcast nine of the Proms concerts in their entirety beginning August 5. These programs are available to all APM affiliates regardless of your Symphonycast subscription status. View the concert schedule here.
  • Classical 24: C24’s programming will air BBC Proms selections every weekday at 10 am and 10 pm CT starting on August 19 and running through September 27th. Some hours will contain multiple selections from either the same program or different programs, depending on timing and programmatic elements. We’re delighted to share this much anticipated event with your listeners!
  • Pipedreams: The August 19th program of Pipedreams will feature a BBC broadcast from London’s Royal Albert Hall featuring acclaimed Manchester organist Jonathan Scott.

Questions about BBC Proms programming? Please contact your Station Representative.