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Georgia Mann live from the Royal Albert Hall

Georgia Mann dives into Proms 2026 with guests, live music and the buzz of the Royal Albert Hall as the musicians opening the season begin to arrive.

The sound of summer pours from your radio in Proms Countdown 2026. From first light to the very first note of the BBC Proms, Radio 3 broadcasts live from the Royal Albert Hall. Tom McKinney, Georgia Mann, Mark Forrest and Katie Derham take you behind the scenes as excitement builds for the opening night — from unlocking the doors to the moment the performers step on stage.

Proms Countdown is your access-all-areas pass, with exclusive interviews from Proms performers, backstage stories and live performance — a front-row seat to the sounds and stars of the world’s greatest classical music festival.

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3 hours, 30 minutes

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  • Fri 17 Jul 202609:30