Friends
Make remarkable music part of your life.
Our Friends are the beating heart of the LSO, our biggest community of supporters for 70 years and counting. They’ve helped shape our story so far and play a role in every new and exciting chapter we write.
Exclusive Benefits
Priority booking to our Barbican season and invitations to exclusive events.
Inspiring Insights
Get the chance to meet LSO players, sit in behind-the-scenes at Open Rehearsals, and receive regular member updates.
Musical Connections
Be part of a thriving community of music-lovers at the heart of the LSO.
Support the LSO
Support our concerts with leading artists, and help enable our impactful learning and community projects enriching lives through the transformative power of music.
Priority booking for the 2025/26 season is now open.
LSO Friends, Pioneers and Patrons enjoy first access to our new season and have been able to book since Wednesday 9 April.
Public booking opens Wednesday 16 April 10am.
Join
Join the LSO Friends today and gain a special insight into the Orchestra’s work.
Renew
Renew your Friends membership to continue your generous support.
‘I am a very proud supporter of this great orchestra which has a rich distinctive sound, produced by such talented players and backed by an open-minded and professional team.’ – Doug Dorrington, LSO Friend
‘Becoming a Friend of the LSO is one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable … Everyone is so friendly and welcoming.’ – Susi Woodhouse, LSO Friend
Other Membership Options
Patrons
Patrons help ensure our success and enable us to plan for an ambitious future. Enjoy a personalised ticket service, exclusive invitations and more
Pioneers
Pioneers go behind the scenes and bond over their shared love for music. Our scheme aimed at young professionals under 45.
Artists’ Circle
Artists’ Circle members share our commitment to make outstanding music and help write our next chapter.
Membership Levels
All Friends enjoy:
- Priority booking for the LSO’s Barbican concert season
- Access to special events and open rehearsals (additional costs may apply)
- Regular updates throughout the season
- Rewarding connections with fellow members
- Opportunities to meet LSO musicians
Supporter (£50–£99)
We are grateful to our Supporter Friends, who enjoy all the basic benefits listed above.
Associate (£100–£249)
Associate Friends enjoy all the basic benefits plus:
- Acknowledgement and thanks in LSO-produced programmes
Benefactor (£250–£499)
Benefactor Friends enjoy all the basic benefits plus:
- Acknowledgement and thanks in LSO-produced programmes
- Complimentary LSO Live CD (selected titles)
Ambassador (£500–£1,499)
Ambassador Friends enjoy all the basic benefits plus:
- Acknowledgement and thanks in LSO-produced programmes
- Complimentary LSO Live CD (selected titles)
- Enhanced priority booking for the Barbican concert season
- An invitation for you and a guest to an LSO Patrons’ reception at one Barbican concert per season, with opportunities to meet LSO musicians
For tax reasons we inform you that a compulsory charge is made to cover the benefits we offer to our Friends at Ambassador level. A donation is requested, but not required, to support the work of the LSO, which qualifies for Gift Aid. (Benefit value £95, donation £405–£1,404)
