Attended by music enthusiasts from all over the world, the BBC Henry Wood Promenade Concert season runs from the middle of July to the second week in September, when the famous last night takes place. The Royal Albert Hall in Kensington in central London is the venue. Traditionally, the Last Night of the Proms was the night when the establishment returning from their estates in the country celebrated their reunion in London after the summer break. Try to get seats or a box, as those are the areas where you can dress up. The Proms itself was founded by Sir Henry Wood in 1895, originally for those people who had to stay in London during the summer and to promote new music and young musicians. The proms have been broadcast by the BBC since 1927 and the BBC also publishes a
comprehensive guide in early May.

Tel: +44-20-7289 8212
website: www.bbc.co.uk/proms