Association of British Orchestras

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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Full Conference (Early Booking Rate)

Ex-VAT. Available until 11:59 on 16 December

£500.00


Conference First Night (Wednesday)

Ex-VAT. Maximum 2 per order. Only available in addition to an accompanying day ticket, sponsor place or for accompanying guests. This is included in Full Conference tickets (not student/U-30/Musicians)

£60.00


Day Ticket - Day 1 (Wednesday)

Ex-VAT. Does not include First Night

£130.00


Day Ticket - Day 2 (Thursday)

Ex-VAT. Does not include Concert ticket

£235.00


Day Ticket - Day 3 (Friday)

Ex-VAT.

£235.00


Student/Under 30s/Musician - Full Conference

Ex-VAT. Does not include First Night or Concert. PLEASE NOTE: You must submit in advance either a valid student ID, proof of age or professional musician status (e.g. ISM/MU membership) in order to qualify for the reduced rate.

£230.00


Student/Under-30s/Musician - Day 1 (Wednesday)

Ex-VAT. Does not include First Night. PLEASE NOTE: You must submit in advance either a valid student ID, proof of age or professional musician status (e.g. ISM/MU membership) in order to qualify for the reduced rate.

£65.00


Student/Under-30s/Musician - Day 2 (Thursday)

Ex-VAT. Does not include Concert ticket. PLEASE NOTE: You must submit in advance either a valid student ID, proof of age or professional musician status (e.g. ISM/MU membership) in order to qualify for the reduced rate.

£95.00


Student/Under-30s/Musician - Day 3 (Friday)

Ex-VAT. PLEASE NOTE: You must submit in advance either a valid student ID, proof of age or professional musician status (e.g. ISM/MU membership) in order to qualify for the reduced rate.

£95.00


Terms and Conditions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in London,
hosted by The Southbank Centre, from 4-6 February 2026
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