Annual Conference
Wednesday 5 February 2025 - Monday 19 January 2026
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Booking Information
Thank you for your interest in attending the ABO Conference. Please read the following information prior to booking.
Additional Events (Conference First Night and Thursday Performance)
Please check your ticket type to confirm if the Conference First Night is included. Further information is available here. Thursday Performance tickets will be available separately - stay tuned for details.
Booking Deadline
Early booking rates are available until Tuesday 16 December 2025.
Deadline for bookings is 12pm on Monday 19 January 2026. Requests for tickets after this time will incur a £25 admin fee, and will not guarantee access to pre-concert receptions and the Conference First Night.
Discounts for ABO Members, Students, Musicians and Under-30s
ABO members can access exclusive discounted rates by logging in to the ABO Members Area. If you work for a member organisation and can't access/don't have an account, please contact the ABO office on info@abo.org.uk or 020 7759 1060.
For details on Musician, Student and Under-30 discounts, please click here. Verification may be required.
Cancellation policy
In the event of delegate cancellation up to Monday 22 December 2025, the ABO will refund 75% of the ticket price. After this date, refunds will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the management. A substitute delegate may attend in place of the original booking. All cancellations and amendments to delegates names and details must be made in advance by writing to: info@abo.org.uk.
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Terms and Conditions
- Cancellations and Refunds
In the event of delegate cancellation up to Monday 22 December 2025, the ABO will refund 75% of the ticket price. After this date, refunds will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the management. A substitute delegate may attend in place of the original booking. All cancellations and amendments to delegates names and details must be made in advance by writing to: info@abo.org.uk. - Booking Deadlines and Charges
Early booking rates are available until Tuesday 16 December 2025. Bookings close on Monday 19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday). Any late booking requests after this time will incur an additional administration charge of £25 + VAT and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Late bookings will not guarantee access to any Pre-Concert Receptions or the Conference First Night. - Programme Changes
The ABO reserves the right to make alterations to the programme, speakers, and schedule without prior notice. Such changes will not constitute grounds for a refund. - Liability
Neither the ABO nor the hotel or conference venues will accept responsibility beyond that imposed by law for: a) Any loss or damage to personal property; b) Any personal injury suffered by anyone attending or connected with the conference. Delegates are advised to arrange their own insurance coverage for travel, accommodation, and personal belongings. - Data Protection
By booking, delegates consent to their details being used for administrative purposes related to the conference. Contact details will not be shared with third parties except where necessary for event delivery (e.g., venue security, catering).