Proms in the Park - Hyde Park - FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the Proms in the Park concert in Hyde Park

Food & Drink

• Can I buy food and drink at the event?
  Yes there are a variety of catering units at the event selling both hot and cold food and drinks. There are bars selling a wide range of beers, wine, spirits and soft drinks.

• Will there be vegetarian food available to buy?
  Yes there is a good mix of catering including vegetarian options. 

• Can I bring my own food and drink?
  Yes but hampers should not be any larger than 20 inches x 13 inches x 8 inches and you are not permitted to bring glass items and that includes glass bottles. You can also buy hampers. 

• Can I bring a bottle?
  You are not permitted to bring any glass items, including bottles.

• What happens if I do?
  Any glass items will be confiscated on entry.

• Can I buy a hamper?
  Yes, details of how to buy the hamper are shown on the website from early May.

• Can I bring alcoholic drinks to the event?
  Yes you can, in reasonable quantities - i.e. not more than one litre of wine or beer per person over 18 years old. However, please note that no glass is permitted and therefore whatever drink you bring cannot be in glass containers. Please note that there are bars at the event with a wide range of drinks for sale.

•  Can I cook at the event?
  No, you cannot do any cooking at the event. Barbecues are not permitted and neither is any type of camping stove. There is plenty of catering at the event with a good selection of hot and cold food.

• Can I bring a BBQ?
  Barbeques are not permitted at the event. This includes disposable barbeques. 

Getting There

• Is there any parking?
  There is no parking in Hyde Park; limited parking is available for pre-registered disabled customers. We strongly recommend that you use public transport.

• Which is the nearest tube station to the event?
  Marble Arch is at the north end of the site and Hyde Park Corner is at the south end of the site. Knightsbridge, Victoria, Bond Street and Green Park are a short walk to the event site. It is always advisable to check TfL journey planner before you travel for the latest public travel and transport information.

Disabled Facilities

• What disabled facilities will be on site?
  The following facilities will be available on site:
  
  • Disabled Customer Car Park
  • Complimentary shuttle service from the car park to the venue
  • Accessible toilets around the site
  • Accessible viewing platforms
  • Induction loops with signage

• How can I access disabled facilities on site?
  Further information about how to access disabled facilities on site will be available here by early May. Please ensure you tick the box on the ticket purchase page to receive full information.

Children

• Are children allowed?
  Yes, but they need to have a ticket. Children under the age of 3 are admitted free of charge. Children under 14 are not permitted unless accompanied by an adult.

• Is there a discount for children?
  There is no discount for children.

• Will there be baby changing facilities?
  Yes, a number of the toilet units do have baby changing facilities.

• Can my 13 year-old son meet me at the event?
  You will need to arrive together as children under the age of 14 are not permitted unless accompanied by an adult.

General Questions

• Is the entertainment all on big screens?
  BBC Proms in the Park is a live concert with artists performing on a stage. There will also be two large screens adjacent to the stage.

• Are dogs allowed at the event?
  No pets are allowed within the event site. Guide Dogs, however, will be permitted.

• Can I bring a chair?
  We ask people not to bring and use chairs as it restricts the views of others. We do understand that they are needed by some people who have limited mobility and in these exceptional circumstances, we ask you to use them with consideration.

• Is there anything that I am not allowed to bring?
  The following items are not permitted on site – non-domestic knives, fireworks, smoke or gas canisters (including aerosols and nitrous oxide), Chinese laterns, megaphones, air-horns, sound systems, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, glass vessels, poles, unauthorised items for trading, including any goods using unauthorised event logos, and any article that might be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety.

• What should I wear?
  Keep an eye on the weather forecast! It can be very hot during the day in September, so sunscreen is a good idea. It also gets quite chilly later on in the evening, so come prepared with some warm clothing, as well.

• Are there any public telephones at the event?
  There are no public telephones in Hyde Park.

• Can I get back in to the event after I leave?
  There is no re-admission to the event. Once you have left the event you will not be able to get back in.

• Can I reserve a chair?
  It is not possible to reserve a chair.

• Is there anywhere that I can arrange to meet up with my friend?
  There is a 'Meeting Point' on the west side of the arena, and this is clearly visible once you are inside the event site.

• Is drinking water available at the event?
  Yes, drinking water is available. Bottled water and other soft drinks may also be purchased from the bars and catering units.

• Can I buy a ticket on the day?
  Provided that the concert has not sold out you will be able to buy tickets on the day from the box office located to the North of the site, near the entrance lanes.Please check back here for the latest ticket information.

• Will there be a printed programme that I can buy at the event?
  Yes, there is a printed programme that will give details about the evening and the artists.

• Will my ticket allow me to get in to the Last Night Celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall?
  No, if you buy a ticket for BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park you can only go to the event in Hyde Park. However during the second part of the evening the event will link up with the Royal Albert Hall for the traditional Last Night finale.

• Will the event go ahead if it rains?
  Yes, the event will go ahead regardless of the weather conditions.

• Are there any VIP tickets available?
  Yes, further information will be available here from early May.

• Are there fireworks at the event?
  Yes, it is likely that there will be a firework finale at the end of the event.

• Will there be any strobe lighting?
  It is likely that there will be strobe lighting.

• I would like to bring a small tent with me, is this allowed?
  No. No tents or shelters of any kind or size are permitted.

• I have a golf umbrella that I would like to bring with me, will this be allowed?
  Yes, although nothing larger than a golf umbrella, and please be considerate to people around you. You might be better off using a plastic mac with a hood.

• Can I bring my bicycle in to the event arena?
  Bicycles are not permitted in the event arena.

• What time does the concert begin?
  Entertainment on stage begins at 5.30pm.

• Is there an interval?
  There will be no interval.

• What time will the concert end?
  The event ends at approximately 10.40pm, when the Last Night performance in the Royal Albert Hall concludes.