Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra

The WPO makes a unique contribution to the musical life of the region.

About our events

We are a community orchestra united by the principle of producing fantastic musical performances for all. A sign of the orchestra's success is that it thrives without the financial support of the borough and has established itself as a self-governing charity, truly dedicated to the musical well-being of the community.

​The current Music Director, Dominic Grier, was appointed in 2014, and since then the orchestra has gone from strength to strength under his musical guidance and innovation.

List of Events

  1. Portrait of pianist Ryan Sheng wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie, standing beside a grand piano in a sunlit room with large windows and a blurred city building in the background.
    Music

    Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra: Visions of Virtuosity - Rachmaninov, Scriabin & Parry

    Assembly Hall
    WPO pairs works by two of the greatest Russian pianist-composers: the virtuoso  Sergei Rachmaninov and the visionary…
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  2. A festive illustration of two curling gold film strips set against a dark background, with white snowflakes scattered across the image. The design combines cinema imagery with a Christmas theme using gold, black and white colours.
    Classical Music

    Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas at the Movies

    Assembly Hall
    WPO's ever-popular Christmas Concert returns this year, with a cinematic twist. Still giving you a chance to sing some…
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  3. A panoramic view of rolling green mountains stretching into the distance beneath a glowing sunrise. Golden light breaks through dramatic orange clouds, casting a warm glow across the ridges and creating a peaceful, expansive landscape.
    Music

    Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra: Symphonic Landscapes

    Assembly Hall
    WPO continues its ongoing cycle of Sibelius symphonies with the composer's very first, in which his highly individual…
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  4. Neuschwanstein Castle rises above a forest of autumn trees in shades of gold, orange and green. Its white stone towers and turrets stand against a backdrop of woodland and a distant lake, creating the appearance of a fairytale castle nestled in the Bavarian landscape.
    Music

    Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra: From Magic to Majesty

    Assembly Hall
    WPO welcomes violinist Leo Appel to play Tchaikovsky's ever-popular Violin Concerto. Leo is supported by the Countess…
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  5. A stack of well-used hardback books sits against a dark grey background. The books vary in size and age, with worn covers, visible page edges and a ribbon bookmark hanging from one volume, creating a quiet, scholarly atmosphere.
    Music

    Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra: The Scholar's Pact; Light, Shadow and Fire

    Assembly Hall
    WPO concludes its 2026-27 concert season with Liszt's monumental Faust Symphony, an imaginative and gripping musical…
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