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The BBC Proms 2025, running from Friday 18 July to Saturday 13 September, promises an eight-week celebration of classical music featuring over 3,000 artists across 86 concerts, with the First Night showcasing Mendelssohn's 'Hebrides' Overture, Sibelius's Violin Concerto, and a world premiere from Master of the King's Music Errollyn Wallen at the iconic Royal Albert Hall.

First Night of the Proms 2025
The First Night of the Proms 2025 will take place on Friday, 18 July at 6:45 PM in the Royal Albert Hall. This spectacular opening concert features a diverse program that includes Mendelssohn's 'Hebrides' Overture, Sibelius's Violin Concerto, and British classics from Bliss and Vaughan Williams. A highlight will be Vaughan Williams's "Sancta civitas," inspired by the Book of Revelation, featuring the London Youth Choirs as the "distant chorus" alongside the BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus, and BBC Symphony Orchestra under conductor Sakari Oramo. The evening will also showcase a world premiere orchestral commission from Errollyn Wallen, the Master of the King's Music.

Tickets for this prestigious event range from £26 to £86 (plus booking fee), with limited £8 "promming" tickets available on the day from 9:30 AM. The concert will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, plus an interval, and will be broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer for those unable to attend in person. This opening night sets the tone for the entire Proms season, combining classical masterpieces with contemporary works in the Royal Albert Hall's magnificent setting.

Samara Joy's Proms Debut
Five-time Grammy winner Samara Joy will make her highly anticipated BBC Proms debut on Saturday, 19 July 2025, at the Royal Albert Hall with "The Great American Songbook and Beyond." The 24-year-old jazz sensation, often compared to legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, will perform classic songs and unique interpretations of instrumental classics spanning jazz genres from bossa nova to the Great American Songbook. Joy will be backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra under conductor Miho Hazama, along with her own octet.

This performance comes during a busy international tour season for Joy, who will also appear at Italy's Umbria Jazz Festival (July 14) and Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie (July 6). The concert will be broadcast live on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. Having won three Grammy Awards including Best New Artist in 2023 and Best Jazz Performance in 2024 for her single "Tight," Joy has established herself as one of jazz's most vital new voices, bringing a combination of youthful energy and old-soul musical style to the prestigious Proms stage.

Mahler's Symphony No. 3 Performance
On Monday, 11 August 2025 at 7:00 PM, the BBC Proms will present Gustav Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 3 in D minor at the Royal Albert Hall. This ambitious performance brings together the combined forces of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Orchestre National de Bretagne under the baton of conductor Ryan Bancroft. The performance features mezzo-soprano soloist Beth Taylor alongside the CBSO Children's Chorus, the upper voices of the Welsh National Opera Chorus, and the National Chorus of Wales.

Mahler's Third Symphony, which the composer himself described as embracing "everything" like the world itself, is a vast musical tapestry depicting nature, humanity, and heaven. The 96-minute work progresses from "heavy summer heat" through sections animated by marches, dances, and birdsong, before concluding with a sublime, tranquil finale. Tickets for this no-interval performance are available from £53.00, offering classical music enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience one of Mahler's most expansive and profound works in the magnificent setting of London's Royal Albert Hall.

A Boutique Stay Near Royal Albert Hall
For guests attending the BBC Proms, Hotel Indigo London Paddington offers stylish and comfortable boutique accommodation just a short journey from the Royal Albert Hall. Located near Hyde Park and Paddington Station, it combines Victorian charm with modern amenities.

• Address: 16 London Street, Paddington, London W2 1HL
• Nearest Tube: Paddington Station (Circle, District, Bakerloo, and Hammersmith & City lines)
• Distance to Royal Albert Hall: ~10 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes by public transport
• Features:
• Individually designed rooms
• Free Wi-Fi
• 24-hour gym
• Brasserie-style restaurant and bar
• Business facilities and concierge service

Perfect for Proms guests, the hotel provides easy access to central London’s cultural landmarks, excellent transport links, and a relaxing atmosphere to unwind after a concert.