BBC Young Musician 2026

Alpesh Chauhan and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales join three young musicians in the Final of the BBC Young Musician 2026 from Bristol Beacon.

Out of more than 260 applicants, just three exceptional finalists remain. Each will perform a complete concerto alongside the BBC National Orchestra of Wales under the baton of world-renowned conductor Alpesh Chauhan. By the end of the evening, one extraordinary talent will be crowned BBC Young Musician 2026. Hosted by writer and broadcaster Petroc Trelawny, the Grand Final jury features celebrated pianist Joanna MacGregor, award-winning conductor Ben Gernon, and a special surprise guest judge. For fifty years, this beloved biennial competition has championed rising musical stars across the UK, launching the global careers of household names like Nicola Benedetti, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Jess Gillam, and Benjamin Grosvenor.

Recorded at Bristol Beacon on October 15th, and presented by Petroc Trelawny.