Members' Events

Photograph of a woman smiling and talking to a friend in the Symphony Hall foyer

About our events

Get closer to the Orchestra and help us continue to deliver amazing musical experiences.

Join us for exclusive events where you'll be greeted by CBSO staff, players, conductors and soloists.

Each event will offer you a unique insight into what goes on behind the scenes of a performance, and which highlights to listen out for on-stage. You'll meet like-minded members, and get a chance to swap stories about CBSO performances past, present, and future.

We host a variety of Member's events throughout the year, including afternoon teas, drinks receptions, Q+As, open rehearsals, and an annual gala dinner for top-level members. Whatever your interests, we have a Members' event for you.

How To Book

There are three ways to book:

  • Online
  • Over the phone on 0121 616 6533
  • By post, when you return the Members' Event Booking Form.

Our events run on a first-come-first-served basis, so to avoid disappointment we advise early booking.

Eligibility for Members' Receptions

Check below to see how many Members' Events you are eligible to attend each season.

Membership levelNo. of receptions per season
Friend1
Gold Friend2
Patron2
Silver Patron2
Gold Patron4

Open Rehearsals

Wednesday 29 May, 9:45am – 12:45pm
Thursday 6 June, 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Please note you do not need to book Open Rehearsals. Call 0121 616 6533 the day before the rehearsal as timings are subject to change.

List of Events

  1. Photograph of a group of friends sitting and talking at a table in the Symphony Hall foyer

    Members' Reception

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  2. Photograph of CBSO members enjoying an afternoon tea at Symphony Hall

    Afternoon Tea

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  3. Photograph of people holding glasses of wine.

    Members' Reception

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  4. Photograph of a young woman talking to friends in Symphony Hall's foyer

    Members' Reception

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  5. Photograph of a group of friends sitting and talking at a table in the Symphony Hall foyer

    Members' Afternoon Tea with soloists Nikolaj Henriques and Jason Lewis

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  6. Photograph of a woman smiling and clapping in Symphony Hall

    Legacy Donor Reception

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  7. White wine glasses.

    Members' Reception

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  8. Photograph of people holding glasses of wine.

    Members' Reception

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  9. Photograph of a woman smiling and talking to a friend in the Symphony Hall foyer

    Members' Reception

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  10. Photograph of red wine glasses.

    Members' Reception

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  11. Photograph of a group of friends talking and smiling

    Legacy Donor Reception

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  12. Photograph of cakes and sandwiches at an afternoon tea

    Members' Afternoon Tea with Alisa Weilerstein

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  13. Champagne flutes being filled from a bottle.

    Members' Reception

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  14. Photograph of red wine glasses.

    Members' Reception

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  15. Photograph of sandwiches at an Afternoon Tea

    Members' Afternoon Tea with CBSO Musicians

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  16. Photograph of two wine glasses filled with white wine.

    Members' Reception

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  17. A large group of people holding wine glasses at a reception.

    Members' Afternoon Tea with Kazuki Yamada

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