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BBC Concert Orchestra

Friday Night is Music Night

Celebrating Leonard Bernstein

Fri 18 Sep 2026

BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night comes to the Lighthouse in Poole with an evening celebrating the music of Leonard Bernstein.

The BBC Concert Orchestra brings Bernstein’s unmistakable energy to life in an evening bursting with his Broadway brilliance and orchestral favourites, including music from On the Town, Wonderful Town, Candide and of course, West Side Story.

This sparkling celebration is led by conductor Martin Yates and star singers Sophie Evans, Caroline Sheen, Rob Houchen and Damian Humbley.

Join us for this live recording of the BBC’s popular, long-running radio show –  it’s sure to be a night to remember!

This concert will be recorded by BBC Radio 3, please be in in seats ready for 7.30pm prompt start.