This is an informal listing of the huge number of non-professional orchestras and ensembles in the UK. Most of them have their own websites and/or Facebook pages, so there is summary information here along with links to their more detailed information. I get frequent e-mails from people looking for places to play and letting me know of orchestras I need to add to my list - I welcome the correspondence!
So, if you're looking for somewhere to play or somewhere to listen, select a region from the "Regions" drop-down above or click on the map and you'll be there...
A more detailed map version is available here.
Latest Additions:
| 14th January 2025 | |
| London | CMWS Community Orchestra |
| South West | Stand Sure Orchestra & Choir |
| 13th January 2026 | |
| Central Southern | Oxford Concert Orchestra |
| 2nd January 2026 | |
| Scotland | St Andrew and Fife Community Orchestra |
| 9th December 2025 | |
| London | Kingston Adult Wind Orchestra |
| 2nd December 2025 | |
| East Anglia | Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk Dust It Off Orchestras |
| 25th November 2025 | |
| Yorks & Humberside | Calderdale Seniors Orchestra |
| 10th November 2025 | |
| Central Southern | Wokingham Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 8th November 2025 | |
| Wales | The Beacons Orchestra |
| 2nd November 2025 | |
| Northumberland |
Blyth Community Wind Band
Blyth Symphony Orchestra North Shields Guitar Orchestra |