H A R L O W
PROMS
IN THE
TOWN PARK
A Spectacular Last Night of the Proms Style Concert
featuring
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Saturday 19 September 2026
Gates open from 4pm · Performances start 5pm
FREE Open-Air Musical Extravaganza & Fireworks · The Bandstand, Harlow Town Park
View the Programme
The Evening
An Unforgettable
Night of Live Music
Gates Open
Welcome to the Town Park
Livewire Vocal Collective
Harlow-Based
Local TalentClassico Latino
Headline Act
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Featuring Harlow Chorus
✦ Spectacular Fireworks Finale
Pop-up performances by Harlow Brass Band from 5:30pm onwards at locations around the site.
Finding Your Way
Plan Your
Visit.
Aerial site map — entrances and viewing areas
Entrances
There are several entrances around the perimeter of the park, all clearly signposted on the day. Use the entrance nearest to you — please be patient as stewards welcome you in.
Accessible Parking
Blue Badge parking is available at The Greyhound Car Park and in the paddocks at Pets' Corner. Follow the signs on arrival.
Bandstand Viewing Area
The main stage area around the Bandstand is first come, first served and has a limited capacity. Please arrive early if you want a space here.
Showground Viewing Area
Once the Bandstand area is full, you'll be directed to the Showground, where the entire concert is shown live on big screens — room for thousands more.
Everything You
Need to Know.
The event is completely FREE. No ticket or booking is needed — just turn up and enjoy the evening!
Yes — the event is completely FREE. No ticket or booking is needed. Simply turn up and enjoy the evening! This event is brought to you by Harlow Council, completely free of charge.
The Bandstand event area is first come, first served and has a limited capacity, so please arrive early if you want a space there.
Once the Bandstand area is full, you will be directed to the Showground, where the entire concert will be shown live on big screens, allowing thousands more people to enjoy the evening.
There are two entrances to the Bandstand area:
· Next to The Greyhound, from School Lane · Next to Pets' Corner, from Edinburgh Way
Both will be clearly signposted on the day.
There is no general parking in the Town Park and a road closure will be in place to ensure safety.
Blue Badge parking is available at The Greyhound Car Park and in the paddocks at Pets' Corner.
You are welcome to bring your own food and soft drinks. You cannot bring alcohol into the event due to licensing conditions.
There will be plenty of food and drink outlets on site, including bars where alcohol can be purchased.
You are welcome to bring your own chairs and blankets. These can be used in both the Bandstand area and the Showground — perfect for a comfortable evening under the stars.
Thousands of small Union Flags will be provided to wave at the event, but you are also free to bring your own. Get into the spirit and wave them proudly!
Only registered guide dogs are permitted at this event. Please do not bring any other dogs.
Full event security will be in place throughout the evening to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.
Questions? Please email us at events@harlow.gov.uk
Dear Harlow,
Major events are back in our town – and after the extraordinary success of the Harlow Town Show and the opening of our brand-new Town Park Bandstand, Harlow Council is bringing you another huge event completely free of charge.
On Saturday 19 September 2026, thousands of us will come together again as our new Bandstand welcomes the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra for an unforgettable Last Night of the Proms-style concert.
Flags waving. Thousands singing Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule, Britannia! And a spectacular fireworks finale to finish the night.
This is exactly what we built our new Bandstand for.
For generations, this special place brought Harlow together. Now the Bandstand is back, major events are back and, following an incredible Town Show weekend, we're creating new memories for a new generation.
And best of all, Harlow Council is making it completely free for Harlow residents to enjoy. No tickets. No admission charge. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Wave your flags and join us.
World-class music. Harlow talent. One town celebrating together.
We're putting Harlow back on the map, delivering on our promises and Building Harlow's Future.
I can't wait to see you there.
Dan Swords
Executive Leader of Harlow Council