Events

Preludes Music, the education arm of the Bristol Ensemble, continues its work in areas of Bristol that are experiencing high levels of economic disadvantage and aims to put music at the heart of every child’s education

St George’s Cosmos Choir and children from Bristol Ensemble’s Preludes Music combine forces for a fabulously festive lunchtime performance of high-spirited singing

On St Nicolas Day, Cantores Chamber Choir joins forces with the Bristol Ensemble and tenor James Gilchrist for a performance of Britten’s dramatic work St Nicolas, and Haydn’s delightful Missa Sancti Nicolai

Music by Elgar, Britten and Finzi for St Nicolas Day

Chamber music for piano trio, performed by principals from the Bristol Ensemble

A heartwarming family treat! Join The Bristol Ensemble in the Spiegeltent for The Snowman, complete with live orchestral music, charming narration, and magical aerial artistry that will delight children and adults alike.

An evening of festive Christmas classics, celebrating the joy and warmth of the season through music in the historic setting of Badminton House

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum and Bristol Ensemble's annual performance of Messiah, conducted by Simon Bell

A heartwarming family treat! Join The Bristol Ensemble in the Spiegeltent for The Snowman, complete with live orchestral music, charming narration, and magical aerial artistry that will delight children and adults alike.

Featuring new arrangements inspired by the beloved Netflix series, the renowned Bristol Ensemble brings Bridgerton’s iconic music to life in a stunning candlelit concert at the Spiegeltent.

A joyful festive concert with City of Bristol Choir, featuring a glorious mix of music and readings

Bristol Ensemble and the Choir of Royal Holloway perform Handel’s ever-popular iconic work, Messiah, under the direction of Rupert Gough

Bristol Ensemble and Exultate Singers perform their annual feast of beautiful Christmas music, combining light-hearted joyfulness with atmospheric and moving carols and orchestral music

A heartwarming family treat! Join The Bristol Ensemble in the Spiegeltent for The Snowman, complete with live orchestral music, charming narration, and magical aerial artistry that will delight children and adults alike.

Join The Fitzhardinge Consort and Bristol Ensemble for a special performance of Handel’s Messiah in the stunning surroundings of Bristol Cathedral.

Join in with the 100 voices of City of Bristol Choir to sing some of your favourite carols, accompanied by professional orchestra the Bristol Ensemble

Bristol Ensemble bring festive fun for all the family in their annual Children’s Christmas Carnival, featuring music from Howard Blake’s enchanting tale The Snowman

An evening of festive Baroque favourites, including Corelli’s ever popular Christmas Concerto alongside music by Bach and Handel

Join Britain’s leading baritone, Roderick Williams, for an unforgettable evening of festive music with the Bristol Ensemble

Stardust is back! Join 200 children from Wiltshire on their musical adventure through space