Southbank Centre - Aurora Orchestra

A man wearing glasses and looking over his right shoulder holds a violin like a guitar. He is in front of a pink background.

Pekka Kuusisto: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & Sibelius

21 April 2026

Violinist Pekka Kuusisto brings his signature experimental flair to two of classical music’s greatest nature-inspired hits.

Mahler and the Mountain Adventure

18 November 2025

Climb a mountain in our latest adventure for 0-5 year olds.

Mahler and the Mountain Adventure

18 November 2025

Climb a mountain in our latest adventure for 0-5 year olds.

Mahler and the Mountain Adventure

18 November 2025

Climb a mountain in our latest adventure for 0-5 year olds.

An orchestra stand on a concert hall stage. They are the opposite way round to a standard classical concert, with the conductor's back to the camera looking out into the empty concert hall.

Mozart’s Jupiter by Heart

21 October 2025

We take our trademark memorised performances to the next level, inviting you up onto the stage and into the very heart of the orchestra.

A conductor stands on stage holding a red-topped microphone, speaking to the audience in front of a seated orchestra. The conductor wears a black suit with white trim. Behind him, orchestra members hold string instruments, including cellos and double basses, and wear black formal attire.

Mozart’s Jupiter by Heart: Family Edit

21 October 2025

We’re inviting the whole family on stage to experience our latest memorised performance.

A large orchestra performs on a modern, circular stage with dramatic lighting. Musicians play various instruments, including strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and piano. The conductor stands to the right, engaging with a soloist. The stage floor features a swirling light pattern, enhancing the theatrical atmosphere.

The Rite by Heart

30 September 2025

We are reviving our landmark Orchestral Theatre production of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring for a one-off London performance.

A group of people dressed in bright colours stand in front of a rainbow. They are all holding different instruments and smiling at the camera.

Meet the Instruments

22 April 2025

Dear families, you are invited to come and meet the instruments of Aurora Orchestra!

A man sits at a grand piano, with his arms out behind him. He is wearing a dinosaur hat and tail, and is screaming at the piano

Carnival: Schools Performance

22 January 2025

Schools are invited to enjoy Aurora Orchestra and Frantic Assembly’s vibrant introduction to orchestral instruments, brought to life with movement and words.

A man in an orange jumper is sitting in front of an organ. He is holding his glasses up to his face.

Concrete Voids

15 October 2024

Experience a new dimension to music in a double bill featuring a performance from Liam Byrne and Cleek Schrey, alongside new work from cellist Peter Gregson.

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