We create more than just concerts

Our live shows are bold, beautiful, sense-heightening experiences that will challenge your preconceptions.

Discover what happens when we play with form, experiment with genres and shatter musical boundaries.

We believe the orchestra is for everybody, so dive in - you’re invited.

If you’ve never seen Paraorchestra then find a way to change that - it’s a mesmerising experience that explodes every convention about what a live musical performance looks and feels like
Audience feedback, Southbank Centre

Upcoming live shows

SMOOSH!
Strike a Light: Friday 10 July 2026
A rip-roaring parade from Paraorchestra.
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The Anatomy of the Orchestra: The Four Sections
Lincoln Center, New York: Saturday 13 June 2026
Experience the orchestra from the inside out
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Music for 18 Musicians
Bristol Beacon: Friday 7 August
Southbank Centre: Sunday 27 September
Sonica Glasgow 2026: Saturday 3 October
Experience Steve Reich’s minimalist masterpiece performed in our trademark immersive style.
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Kraftwerk Re:werk
Fordwards Festival: Saturday 29 August 2026
Paraorchestra presents Kraftwerk Re:werk with Charles Hazlewood at Forwards Festival in Bristol
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Symphony of Sorrowful Songs
Bristol Beacon: Tuesday 6 April 2027
Experience Henryk Górecki’s hauntingly beautiful Symphony of Sorrowful Songs in Paraorchestra’s signature immersive format
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