Members' Events
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 Members' 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 level | No. of receptions per season |
|---|---|
| Friend | 1 |
| Gold Friend | 2 |
| Patron | 3 |
| Silver Patron | 4 |
| Gold Patron | 5 |
Open Rehearsals 2025-26 Season
Wednesday 17 September 2025, 4pm
Kazuki conducts The Dream of Gerontius
Thursday 16 October 2025, 3:30pm
Reformation Symphony
(CANCELLED) Wednesday 5 November 2025, 10:15am
Kazuki & Isata Kanneh Mason
Thursday 4 December 2025, 9:45am
Bartók & Ravel
Thursday 15 January 2026, 2:30pm
Kazuki conducts Mahler
Thursday 9 April 2026, 2:30pm
Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff & Bartók
Wednesday 6 May 2026, 2:30pm
Stravinsky's Petrushka
Wednesday 3 June 2026, 2:30pm
Stravinsky's Rite of Spring
Thursday 18 June 2026, 9:45am
Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
Open Rehearsals 2026-27 Season
Wednesday 30 September 2026, 10:15am
Elgar's Enigma Variations
Wednesday 21 October 2026, 2pm
Symphonie Fantastique
Wednesday 2 December 2026, 2pm
Elgar's Cello Concerto
Wednesday 20 January 2027, 2:30pm
Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto
Wednesday 17 February 2027, 10:15am
Beethoven's Eroica
Wednesday 10 March 2027, 10:15am
New World Symphony
Thursday 29 April 2027, 10:15am
Strauss & Schubert
Thursday 13 May 2027, 10:15am
Rachmaninoff's 3rd Symphony
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.
