Scenes from 'the biggest night in UK classical music' (photos: Mark Allan, Robin Clewley, Greg Milner)

Supporters

The Royal Philharmonic Society Awards are a unique moment in the year to come together and celebrate a truly national story of excellence, creativity and innovation in music-making with special guests, inspirational stories, and live music.

Our next RPS Awards are set to return at 7.00pm on Thursday 12 March 2026, hosted by BBC Radio 3 presenters Georgia Mann and Petroc Trelawny at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.

Since 2021, we have presented the RPS Awards in a refreshed and open format, with a vastly-reduced ticket price giving more music lovers and music makers than ever before the opportunity to get together and feel part of the festivities. Following recent RPS Awards in Birmingham (March 2025) and Manchester (March 2024), we're excited to return to London for what will be our biggest event yet, with inspirational stories, live music, and special guests.

As a charity, we are proud to present the RPS Awards with generous support from individuals and organisations who believe in shining a deserved light on the outstanding artists and initiatives whose music lifts hearts and minds across the nation. We are immensely grateful to our Principal Supporters joining us in 2026, together with Award Supporters who enjoy a special association by putting their name to an individual Award. We thank them all for playing an integral role in classical music's annual good news story.