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 16 October, 11:30am-2:30pm
Sir Mark Elder conducts Brahms & Shostakovich

Wednesday 30 October, 9:45am-12:45pm
Kazuki & Miloš

Tuesday 12 November, 9:45am-12:45pm
Tchaikovsky 6

Thursday 12 December, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Kazuki conducts Bruckner 9

Thursday 23 January, 9:45am-12:15pm
Mendelssohn & Brahms

Thursday 20 February, 9:45am-12:45pm
Stravinsky’s Firebird

Thursday 6 March, 3:15pm-5:15pm
Beethoven & Mahler

Thursday 10 April, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Kazuki conducts Mahler 9

Wednesday 28 May, 9:45am-12:45pm
Mendelssohn & Wagner

Wednesday 11 June, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Mirga conducts Weinberg & Brahms

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 woman smiling and clapping in Symphony Hall

    Legacy Donor Reception

  2. White wine glasses.

    Members' Reception

  3. Photograph of people holding glasses of wine.

    Members' Reception

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

    Members' Reception

  5. Photograph of red wine glasses.

    Members' Reception

  6. Photograph of a group of friends talking and smiling

    Legacy Donor Reception

  7. Photograph of cakes and sandwiches at an afternoon tea

    Members' Afternoon Tea with Alisa Weilerstein

  8. Champagne flutes being filled from a bottle.

    Members' Reception

  9. Photograph of red wine glasses.

    Members' Reception

  10. Photograph of sandwiches at an Afternoon Tea

    Members' Afternoon Tea with CBSO Musicians

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

    Members' Reception

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

    Members' Afternoon Tea with Kazuki Yamada