Events

Bristol composer and saxophonist Kevin Figes presents Sound Dimensions: an ambitious new suite inspired by Italian greats Ennio Morricone, Luigi Nono and Bruno Maderna

Bristol Ensemble joins the cast of If Opera to perform Verdi's Rigoletto, a tragedy which captures the complexities of love, betrayal and sacrifice, the corrupting influence of power, and the very nature of revenge

If Opera and Bristol Ensemble perform Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld, the opera that scandalized and delighted 19th century Paris

If Opera's popular picnic prom returns with Clare Teal’s 25th anniversary tour, with Bristol Ensemble joining

The opulent, mad-cap, origin story of the talent that was Mozart is back on the big screen featuring live classical music from the Bristol Ensemble String Quartet before the film.

A special evening fundraising event with Dame Evelyn Glennie in collaboration with Bristol Ensemble, supporting St George’s Bristol

An intimate musical soirée at the Alhampton Tabernacle. Join Bristol Ensemble and vocalist Kat Kleve for Salon Sessions — a velvet-toned evening of classics, ballads, and lyrical instrumentals.

Henleaze Concert Society season opens with Bartók’s vibrant dances and Liszt’s folk-inspired rhapsodies. Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite adds cinematic drama, while Chopin’s youthful Piano Concerto No. 2 closes the programme with dazzling virtuosity from pianist Viv McLean

The 2025 Somerset International Festival of the Arts opening night, which features a programme of much-loved Baroque favourites alongside some modern classics, in a beautifully candlelit atmosphere

An epic musical adventure with Music for Miniatures, as oboe, violin, and piano weave captivating tales from myths and legends

An unforgettable evening showcasing the iconic Ediaf Piaf, featuring arrangements of her most memorable works for live orchestra

An evening of elegance and excitement featuring the music of Johann Strauss II

Bristol Ensemble performs a specially-commissioned orchestral version of Pink Floyd's iconic album

Our Nailsworth season opens with the lyrical beauty of Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite, which brings cinematic drama to the concert hall

Piers Adams gives the Bristol premiere of Howard Moody's Concerto for Eagle Recorder. This spectacular work, full of majestic melodies and virtuoso acrobatics, is reminiscent of an eagle in full flight.

As part of Stroud Arts Festival, Bristol Ensemble presents an electrifying concert of music from Netflix’s smash hit series Bridgerton

Join the Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed soloist Viv McLean for a candlelit celebration of some of the most expressive and enduring works in the classical repertoire.

Presenter Laura Tanner and our fantastic MiniBeats players for a fun and interactive introduction to the brass family of instruments

Join the Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed soloist Viv McLean for a candlelit celebration of some of the most expressive and enduring works in the classical repertoire by Chopin, Mozart, and Shostakovich

Bristol Ensemble and the Fitzhardinge Consort perform Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, filling St George’s Bristol with its thunderous, joyous choral sections and more idyllic songs and dances