The BBC Proms 2026 season, which featured 86 concerts over eight weeks, has officially ended. Known as one of the world's largest and most prestigious classical music festivals, the Proms have once again drawn global attention with its diverse lineup and high-profile performances. As the season concludes, the BBC is inviting audience members to reflect on the events held at the Royal Albert Hall and those broadcast via radio and online, including concerts in cities like Bristol, Sunderland, Gateshead, and Mold. This year’s Proms showcased a wide range of performances, from renowned orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and the Oslo Philharmonic to smaller ensembles like Aurora Orchestra. Notable highlights included the Sinfonia of London under John Wilson and the premiere of several new compositions, such as Mark Turnage’s Festen Suite and Jessie Montgomery’s Cello Concerto. The festival also featured rare performances, including Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos, Weber’s Oberon—which marked its Proms debut 200 years after its original performance—and a large choir performing Berlioz’s Requiem. Meanwhile, the Gesualdo Six offered a late-night concert featuring early music, praised for its close, intimate atmosphere. Among the standout moments was the performance by South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which filled the Royal Albert Hall completely in early August. The event brought together a wide audience, from young people to older listeners, who all gave enthusiastic applause. On the radio, performances of Britten’s Les Illuminations and Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos were highlighted for their vocal complexity and creativity. Audience members were also asked to share their thoughts on the balance of programming, including whether there was too much Beethoven and Berlioz and not enough works by composers like Bax. All reviews and recordings from the Proms are available online, with concerts accessible on BBC Sounds until 11 October. A variety of performances can also be found on iPlayer, including Martha Argerich’s Beethoven interpretations, the National Youth Orchestra under Thomas Adès, and a special celebration of James Bond music. As the BBC prepares for its centenary year of funding and organizing the Proms in 2027, fans are already speculating about what next year’s festival might bring.